Program Summary
Students learn to provide client centered, strength-based therapeutic recreation services using the therapeutic recreation process. Students acquire the skills to complete client assessments and to develop, implement and evaluate group and individual therapeutic recreation programs. A variety of facilitative techniques are explored in order to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreation and leisure experiences that will achieve health related goals, improve functional ability, and increase quality of life.
Graduates of this program are eligible to become registered members of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO). Membership type will depend on the postsecondary credentials they hold:
- R/TRO for graduates with degrees
- R/TRO DIP for graduates with diplomas
Graduates of the program may find employment in health or human service
organizations such as:
- Acute, chronic care, and other specialized hospitals
- Provincial agencies or facilities for individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities
- Rehabilitation programs
- Children’s treatment centers
- Municipal recreation departments
- Long term care facilities/adult day programs
- Correctional programs and facilities
- Community or private agencies serving people with illness disability
- Private practice
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Minimum GPA
50%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
89
IELTS
6.5
PTE
61
Reading
10
Writing
10
Listening
10
Speaking
10
Duolingo
130
Georgian College - Orillia
825 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Program Intakes
September 2025
Open date
September 3, 2024
Submission deadline
July 1, 2025
September 2026
Open date
September 3, 2025
Submission deadline
July 1, 2026
Cost and Duration
Postgraduate Certificate
Program Level
1 year graduate certificate including an internship
Program Length
$20635 CAD
Cost of Living
$100 CAD
Application fee
$23406 CAD
Tution fee
Other Fees
Ancillary Fees: $3,793 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $657 per year
Study Destinations
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