Therapeutic Recreation 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

141,200 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Anatomy and PhysiologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Discover how recreation can improve quality of life for everyone, including people with physical disabilities, people with developmental disabilities, older adults, patients in long-term care, and at-risk youth. In Waterloo's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) program — one of only 3 in Ontario — you’ll learn how to develop recreation activities and leisure opportunities for people with varying abilities. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to make a real difference. As a recreation therapist, the programs you design and run can help teenagers stay off drugs, empower seniors to live more independently, improve the long-term health of stroke patients, and more.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Discover how recreation can improve quality of life for everyone, including people with physical disabilities, people with developmental disabilities, older adults, patients in long-term care, and at-risk youth. In Waterloo's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) program — one of only 3 in Ontario — you’ll learn how to develop recreation activities and leisure opportunities for people with varying abilities. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to make a real difference. As a recreation therapist, the programs you design and run can help teenagers stay off drugs, empower seniors to live more independently, improve the long-term health of stroke patients, and more.

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+
Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including: (1) Any Grade 12 U English - (final grade of 70% is required); (2) Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular). Non-Ontario and International students please check with the University for entry
4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,800 CAD
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International Students

141,200 CAD
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