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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation

Course code: #THR

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $29,010 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement
Internship

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 06-June-2023 2023-06-06

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation professionals use a variety of techniques to help their clients enjoy greater independence, improve their health and well-being, and reduce or eliminate the effects of their illness or disability.

This three-semester program at Fleming College prepares graduates for work in recreation, health or social service delivery settings. The program is offered in a combination of on-campus and online courses

During the first two semesters, you are required to be on campus two days each week for the on-campus courses. The remainder of the courses are taken online. 

The program structure of combined class time and online learning provides you with the flexibility to participate in volunteer activities and maintain a family/work balance

This style of program delivery allows for practitioners currently working in the field to return to school and upgrade their skills without having to leave their job.

On the days you are on not on campus for courses, you’ll have the time to explore a variety of volunteer roles within the profession. 

This experience will enhance your learning and you will develop valuable industry connections and relationships for placements and possible future employment.

The third semester is a supervised field placement that can take place in the work setting and geographic location of your choice. Assistance to obtain the placement that best suits your goals will be provided.

You will learn specialized skills and how to utilize a wide range of interventions and techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and leisure needs of clients. You will learn to:

  • Complete client assessments, working closely with patients/clients/residents and their family members
  • Develop and evaluate group and individualized programs
  • Use a variety of facilitative techniques to assist individuals to participate in meaningful recreational activities
  • Help people with disabilities integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities, to foster independence, successful community living and integration

This program is built on strong community links with partners that provide health and wellness services and aligns with current regulating professional standards and competencies. 

At the heart of the program is the idea that play, recreation and leisure activities benefit people of all ages and abilities.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$32,860

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,578
Accommodation 1 bed room $3,850
Tuition 1 person $29,010

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency test scores
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
22
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

60
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Duolingo115+

 

 

Option 1:

Successful completion of Level 8, in Fleming College’s English Language Bridge (ELB) Program.

  • Diploma/Certificates require 70% grade in Level 8
  • Pharmacy Technician and Post Graduate Certificate require 80% grade in Level 8

There are 8 levels of English skill development. Each level is 8 weeks in length and each week consists of 23 hours of instructor-led classes as well as tutoring and experiential learning opportunities. 

The English as a Second Language Bridge (ELB) program integrates the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to succeed in a post-secondary environment.

September 6, 2022ELB
October 31, 2022ELB-2
January 2, 2023ELB
February 27, 2023ELB-2
May 1, 2023ELB
June 26, 2023ELB-2

SKILL DEVELOPMENT LEVELS

ELB Starting LevelIELTSTOEFL (IBT)
12.00-9
22.510-18
33.019-25
43.526-30
54.031-39
64.540-49
75.050-61
85.562-79

Option 2:

Successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at an Ontario Community College, University, or approved pathway language organization. 

Students using this option, its applicability is based on exit marks.


Academic background and requirement

Non-Academic Requirements

Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students applying to Therapeutic Recreation must meet the following requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree or Ontario College diploma in a related field or equivalent

Career opportunities

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Recreation Therapist
  • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Activities Coordinator
  • Recreation Manager
  • Community Director

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