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About this program

Start Date

Ongoing Intake

Campus

Rainy Lake

Kenora

Sioux Lookout

Program Length

Length varies based on course-load

Part-time

Evenings and weekends

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Overview

Credential

Degree

Lakehead University

About the program

This diverse, self-paced degree program is designed to acquaint students with a broad range of courses in the social sciences and humanities. Students can pursue a general degree or specialize in Indigenous learning. Classes are held on weekends.

Courses

Course offerings vary each academic year and reflect the needs of the student cohort. Typical selections include a range of humanities, social science, and Indigenous learning courses at the first, second, and third-year levels. Courses are either 0.5 FCE (Full-time Course Equivalent) or 1.0 FCE. Completion of either the General or Indigenous Learning degree requires 15 FCEs. Conditions and restrictions for each degree stream are published in the Lakehead University Academic Calendar.

Upcoming courses

This part-time program offers one course at a time. Classes are held evenings and weekends.

Indigenous Story Pedagogy
INDI 4015: January 10-12, January 31 – February 2
Instructor:  Ms. Tamara Bernard
Course Description
An exploration of the pedagogical theory of storytelling as students engage in storytelling and practice meaning making through story. By surveying various types of stories, students will gain insight into a wide array of topics such as Indigenous worldviews and ethics, Indigenous-settler relations, health and well-being, and governance.
Intro to Academic Writing
ENG 1015: January 17-19, February 7-9
Instructor:  Dr. Kevin Brooks
Course Description
An Introduction to university-level standards of composition, revision, editing, research, and documentation. A review of English grammar (word and sentence level) and rhetorical forms (paragraph level and beyond). and a study of the methods and conventions of academic argumentation and research questions, developing arguments, and composing various types of analyses including academic essays

Research Methods
SOCI 2112: February 14-16, February 28 – March 2
Instructor:  Ms. Elyse Cottrell-Martin
Course Description
A focus on the skills and knowledge required to carry out sociological research including the meaning of methodology, research design, research ethics, with emphasis on the importance of OCAP principles in social research.

Indigenous People and the Land
INDI 3435: March 7-9, March 21-23
Instructor:  Ms. Tamara Bernard
Course Description
During the past few years, land ownership has emerged as a central issue in Indigenous Peoples-government relations. This course examines some of the main controversies centering on this issue.

Admission & Fees

Admission

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, six Grade 12 U/M level courses and a minimum average of 70% or mature student status.

Are you missing program prerequisites?

Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.

Fees

  • Tuition (0.5 FCE): $599.49 – $658.12
  • Tuition (1.0 FCE): $1198.99 – $1316.26

Funding opportunities

If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.

Coordinators

Meet your coordinator(s)

Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.

Anthony Leek

Kenora Campus
(807) 468-3096 x 3207
anthonyl@7generations.org

Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!

Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.

Your future career

Career options

Bachelor of Arts graduates typically experience improved communications, critical thinking and research skills, understanding, and creativity. University graduates typically enjoy increased pay salaries in their careers and often go on to pursue further education in teaching, communications, business, and other disciplines.

Where you might work

  • Communications
  • Project Management
  • Business
  • Social Work

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I enjoy the small, more intimate class size of our [classes]. I personally think it allows for a better learning experience and a more thorough delivery of the content we are learning. With a smaller class size, we are able to have frequent discussions and a space to feel comfortable asking questions.
Tianna Masotti
SGEI Student

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