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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Course code: #TREM

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $14,200 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Spring-May

Overview

College Diploma - Recreation Therapy

This two-year program will prepare students for a profession that provides services and advocacy for individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional limitations. 

During the program, students will learn theoretical foundations and practical skills which will allow them to competently work through the therapeutic recreation process.

The practice of Recreation Therapy is based on the belief that play, recreation, and leisure are essential to achieving an individual's optimal health and sense of well-being which leads to improved quality of life

Through volunteering and experiential learning that includes field placements and a variety of community experiences, students will receive valuable hands-on experience

These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in the areas of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluations

In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive additional specialized training while enrolled in the Recreation Therapy program. 

Students should be aware that having a criminal record could impact their ability to secure a field placement.

Reasons to Choose Lambton College's Recreation Therapy Program

  • Students will receive a Therapeutic Recreation Ontario student membership
  • Additional training that is highly sought after by employers
  • Faculty that are current and experts in their field
  • Community partnerships that allow students to get practical, hands-on experience
  • Field placements within a Recreation Therapy setting

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$14,200

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,104
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $14,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Certified copies of transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • CV/Resume
  • Passport bio-data page

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
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TOEFL

69
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

 The Lambton Institute of English is operated by Lambton College, a public, not-for-profit Ontario post-secondary institution that provides high-quality academic training in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

This Board of Governors certificate program is designed for full-time students who need to improve their English language skills for post-secondary study. 

The program is divided into two categories. English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). 

The former focuses on establishing a strong foundation in the four skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening in levels elementary and intermediate. The latter focuses on using these four skills for academic purposes. 

Level CEFRCategory
Level 1      ElementaryA2     ESL
Level 2IntermediateB1ESL
Level 3High-Intermediate     B2EAP

Following the completion of this Board of Governors certificate program, students are eligible for entry into an academic diploma or post-graduate program

Entry into the Elementary Level requires a minimum score of 20 points on the Oxford Online Placement Test, which is equivalent to the CEFR A2.


Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:

  • Grade 12 English C or U

The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, Lambton College recommends that each student have access to a laptop while studying at our college.

Career opportunities

  • Public health Educator
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Recreation Therapy Assistant
  • Recreational Therapist

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