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This interdisciplinary program is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Anthropology and Geography and Environmental Studies, preparing students to examine, comprehend, and value topics related to environment and culture, including environmental justice. Program graduates will acquire the necessary expertise to address ecological and cultural concerns encountered by northern communities, businesses, and organizations. Lakehead University provides a Master of Environmental Studies degree that bridges scientific and social science disciplines, drawing from fields like anthropology, environmental science, geography (both human and physical), history, recreation studies, psychology, and sociology. The curriculum equips students with multidisciplinary analytical skills to tackle complex human-environment relationships and challenges confronting societies, corporations, governing bodies, and service providers. With its emphasis on research, the program involves developing and executing scholarly investigations culminating in a thesis suitable for external examination.