Tuition
CA$16,898
Application fee: CA$155
Submit by June 9, 2027 · 230 days left · starts September 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- September 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$155
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
The Therapeutic Recreation diploma program will prepare students to work with a variety of clients in many different health-care settings. Students will explore the impact of recreation and leisure on individual wellness and how to enhance the quality of life for clients through leisure activities. Students will gain knowledge and skills in program planning, client assessment, implementing individual and group activities, and working with a variety of different client populations. Students will explore the concepts, theory and practical experiences related to leadership and critical thinking.
Currently the Therapeutic Recreation diploma is recognized as meeting the requirements for entry to practice for professional membership status with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
Effective April 1, 2021, ATRA will require new applicants for professional membership to have a degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure studies.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 59 overall or above
- IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 84 overall or above
- Duolingo: 115 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$16,898
- Application fee
- CA$155
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as NorQuest College publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by June 9, 2027
Applications opened October 2, 2026
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by June 30, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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