Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
Are you curious about forensic science, yet love reading poetry, or maybe you're fascinated by media production and also enjoy examining life through a microscope?
If so, then the unique Arts & Science program at the Lakehead University Orillia campus may be for you.
We've embraced an interdisciplinary approach to study through unique degree programs that combine the worlds of both arts and science. The program allows you the freedom to customize a degree that works for you, your interests, and your career goals.
Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science (HBASc)
Choose from seven majors:
Anthropology
Criminology - NEW
English
Geography
Environmental Sustainability - NEW
Media Studies - NEW
Interdisciplinary Studies -- Combine specializations from:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Criminology
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- History
- Media Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
Concurrent Education
Each of the above programs (except Environmental Sustainability, Criminology, and Media Studies Major & Specialization programs) may be combined with the BEd Primary-Junior Specialization concurrent program (see the Faculty of Education, Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education, concurrent honours bachelor degree programs).
HBASc, BEd (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) P/J (Five year program)
HBASc, BEd (Anthropology Major) P/J (Five year program)HBASc, BEd (English Major) P/J (Five year program)
HBASc, BEd (Geography Major) P/J (Five year program)HASc, BEd (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) P/J (Four year program)
Minor Programs
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies offers two minor programs:
Media Studies
Criminology

