Learn how recreation and leisure experiences can be used to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, illnesses and other limitations. One of a few four-year degrees of its kind, Dalhousie's Recreation program was the first to be accredited in Canada by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. You'll be prepared to write the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Careers and future study:
Dalhousie students have higher than the national average pass rates for the NCTRC exam. Within the testing period of 2017 to 2019, of the 64 Dalhousie students that wrote the exam, 98.4% passed (The national average is 81.6%). Graduates from Dalhousie's Recreation program are in demand now, as public and private organizations plan for an aging and increasingly diverse population.
Therapeutic recreation is a rapidly growing field, and new career opportunities are constantly being created. You'll be well prepared to start a rewarding career as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the healthcare and recreation sectors. You might consider careers in the following areas:
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in science, health, or business administration.
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:
You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.
You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Minimum admission requirements:
Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.
Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:
Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:
In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Bachelor of Science Recreation (Therapeutic) in Canada: are:
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Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. |
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Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. |
Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships.
For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact:
International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca
Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca
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