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Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
- King City, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- Hybrid
- 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 years): 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
- Secondary diploma with six senior university-preparatory (Grade 12 U/M equivalent) courses and an overall average of 65% (70% or more for some programmes
- 75% for nursing) plus programme prerequisites
- English proof.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma with six senior university-preparatory (Ontario Grade 12 U/M equivalent) courses and the programme prerequisites; Grade 10-12 transcripts
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (21 of 30)
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115-120
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,168 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | King Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $20,168 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (21 of 30), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115-120, Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169), IELTS Academic 6.5.