Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus

13990 Dufferin St., King City, Ontario, Canada

Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (DTR) (Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

In the Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (DTR) (Co-op) four-year degree program, students will learn to assess, design, evaluate and implement therapeutic interventions for future clients. Therapeutic interventions are activities designed to achieve outcomes in the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual domains. Students of this program will gain essential knowledge and expertise in related health disciplines such as health sciences, recreation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology. In semesters six and eight, students will have the opportunity to select professional stream options to increase their knowledge in a specialized area and gain an added advantage in the workplace.


Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Client assessments
  • Evaluation and implementation of therapeutic intervention
  • Therapeutic intervention activities
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for them:
  • Health clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Mental health centres
  • Family service centres
  • Correctional facilities
  • Schools and camps

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 16, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

February 7, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including 4 months of co-op

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$17450 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supply Costs Fee: $1,000 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $263 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $53 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $53 per year