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Diploma of Therapeutic Recreation

Georgian College

  • Barrie, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students to deliver client-centred therapeutic recreation.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Therapeutic Recreation and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Recreation therapy professional in public or private healthcare and community settings
  • Planning and leading therapeutic recreation
  • Documenting client progress
  • Working on multidisciplinary teams

Curriculum

  • Twenty-six courses over six terms: anatomy and physiology
  • Wellness through leisure
  • Therapeutic recreation intervention programming and lab
  • Client assessment
  • Program design
  • Dementia studies
  • Mental health
  • Community field placement
  • Advanced lab skills and a final practicum
  • Plus one three-credit university-transfer elective.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • College or university transcripts with proof of graduation (diploma
  • Advanced diploma or degree in a field set by each programme)
  • Resume of work
  • Volunteer or internship experience
  • a letter of intent (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/).

Accepted academic background

Prior college or university credential (diploma, Advanced diploma or degree, Big Data Analytics notes diploma/degree with a science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or business background), Resume, Letter of intent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 89
  • TOEFL PBT 580
  • TOEIC 850
  • Duolingo 130
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Cambridge 175

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • CV or Resume (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the current entry requirements and availability for Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
  2. Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,499 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBarrie
Faculty or schoolSchool of Human Services
DepartmentDepartment of Therapeutic Recreation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.