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Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
- Coquitlam, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 (3): yes
- 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
- Programme-specific: Attendance at an Information Session is strongly recommended.
- Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program is contingent upon suitability and readiness for the program.
- Suitability is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others
- Life/work experience and overall personal readiness
- Applicants will submit:
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
- Some programmes higher
Accepted academic background
Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements; Applied Psychology and Applied Criminology are 3rd-year entry, Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing/HIM are 2nd-year entry (college credits or equivalent required)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0
- Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Therapeutic Recreation admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,720 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Coquitlam |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Applied Community Studies |
| Department | Therapeutic Recreation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 121 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $21,720 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026, PTE Academic no section below 4.0, Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01), IELTS Academic 6.5.