This one-year (three semesters) program prepares students with specialized training to work within the recreation, health, education and/or social service delivery systems serving individuals with a variety of abilities. 

Graduates will acquire the skills to complete standardized client assessments, develop and evaluate group and individualized programs and use a variety of facilitative techniques to assist people. 

The program at St. Lawrence College is built on the core belief of the inherent benefits of play, recreation and leisure to all people. 

Students will learn to adapt recreational activities so people with a variety of abilities can participate and use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve, maintain, and/or restore health and wellness.

This program includes face-to-face classes primarily and some online classes to provide maximum flexibility for students who may be working in the field and want to upgrade their credentials.

A unique feature of the program is a course in Small Business Development to provide students with skills in the areas of financial literacy, private practice documentation requirements, relevant business regulations, business planning, etc.

• Passport.
• Original/certified as well as translated copies of your completed Secondary/Post-Secondary transcripts or equivalent.
• Original/certified Secondary/Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree.
• Proof of English proficiency

• Applicants must have a minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree, with a specialty in health, education, or community and social services.

Health Requirements

Immunization - Communicable Disease Requirements

Completion of the Immunization - Communicable Disease Form is a mandatory condition for your clinical/practical placement. THIS FORM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Criminal Background Check: Applicants are advised that Criminal Background Checks (CBC) conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) are required for programs with field or clinical placements. 

Certain criminal convictions may prevent participation in placements and program completion may not be possible. 

Attaining and paying for a CBC and Vulnerable Sector Screening (OPP) is the responsibility of the student, and these may have to be renewed every three to six months. 

Applicants with criminal records are advised to contact the Associate Dean/Campus Dean of the respective school prior to applying.