Collaborative Graduate Program with specialty in Gerontology
Lakehead
offers you the opportunity to pursue a discipline in combination with
another special area of interest. These programs provide you with
perspective and knowledge in complimentary areas of study.
Applied Bio-Molecular Science
The goal of the program is to develop basic knowledge and hands-on skills in modern application of bio-molecular research in Anthropology, Biology and Chemistry. Emphasis will be on forensic, biotechnological and diagnostic applications. This is an Honours Program which allows the student to pursue graduate studies or enter the work force in related fields, such as forensic science, food and agricultural technology and biotechnology. [more...]
Geoarchaeology
Geoarchaeology represents the application of geographical and geological concepts and methods to aid in the interpretation of the archaeological record of ancient human societies. The geoarchaeology program integrates a series of relevant courses taught in the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology. [more...]
Religious Studies
Our Religious Studies program is designed to create a greater understanding of different religions. It is a program which examines the origin and theory and calls upon the resources of many disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. In order to deepen and broaden your understanding of religion, courses in textual analysis and other methods of study will be offered. Different descriptions and explanations of religious phenomena, and critical appraisal of different kinds of arguments and modes of comprehension enable you to develop an awareness of your own and other's viewpoints.
If you are a student majoring in another subject - visual arts, history, music, philosophy, literature and languages, anthropology, sociology, psychology - which draw heavily on the religious traditions of the past and whose disciplines are intertwined with religion, you will find this program a valuable help to your field of study. Those of you who intend to be ministers and religious directors or counsellors will also benefit from this carefully structured program.
Women's Studies
Our Women’s Studies program offers students the opportunity to study the many ways in which societies both shape and are shaped by women’s experiences. Our undergraduate Minor Program in Women’s studies offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses with an emphasis on women’s history, health, law, social policy, sociology, psychology, education, literature and cross-cultural studies. The analytical and conceptual tools which our program provides are of benefit to students in all fields of human enquiry. An increasing number of employers (in such areas as law, healing and human services, education, research and social policy) are recognizing the benefits of hiring graduates with training and expertise in the field of Women’s Studies. For further information, contact the Women’s Studies Co-ordinator at (807) 343-8353 or e-mail Pam.Wakewich@lakeheadu.ca. [more...]
Gerontology
This program will provide an in-depth examination of the aging process. The goals of the program are to provide you with an understanding of the aging process and older adults while offering an analysis of gerontology issues at individual/societal levels. Health care agencies in the private and non-profit sectors, including nursing homes, hospitals, government agencies, and home-care services, benefit from hiring our graduates. Program topics include sociology, kinesiology, psychology, anthropology, nursing, philosophy, social work and outdoor recreation. For further information, contact the Northern Education Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) AT (807) 343-2126, or e-mail tlhill@sky.lakeheadu.ca. [more...]
Northern Studies
The minor in Northern Studies provides students with opportunities to explore their interests in the peoples and environments of northern parts of Canada’s provinces and territories, as well as other parts of the circumpolar world. Students participate in a core course which encourages appraisal and understanding of common northern issues from a variety of academic and social perspectives. They can select other courses within the minor from a range of options in specific disciplines: biology, chemistry, geography, indigenous learning, sociology and social work. Students may also participate in an Antarctic field trip as part of their minor program. An understanding of northern issues is beneficial to those studying in several areas, including social work, education, and the environment. The Northern Studies minor will be especially useful for students intending to work in northern communities. [more...]
Palliative Care
The Palliative Care Certificate has been designed to promote the provision of palliative care to persons who are chronically and terminally ill and their families. It is a program for students and/or practitioners in disciplines related to this special area of care (nurses, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, physicians, etc.). Courses are selected from the areas of Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, Sociology, and Women’s Studies. [more...]
