Therapeutic Recreation (Bachelor)

Applicants must meet the Year One admission requirements listed below:

• General College Admission Requirements
• Attendance at an Information Session is strongly recommended
• Successful completion of at least 45 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in recreation services for people with disabilities or older adults within the year prior to the application date of April 1.
• A Letter of Intent outlining the reasons a candidate has chosen this program, long and short-term goals, and strengths and limitations
• An up-to-date resume - highly recommended
• Department Eligibility Form
• Informed Medical Suitability Declaration indicating satisfactory level of physical and emotional health after application to the Therapeutic Recreation Program
• Preferential Admission Evidence - see below
• A personal interview may be required. If an interview is required, it will occur after April 1 and the applicant will be notified
• NOTE:  Applicants who have completed 9 or more post-secondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5) for admission to any CFCS program.

Due once an offer of admission is made:

• A Criminal Record Check -  Applicants will receive instructions from the Registrar's Office once an offer of admission has been made
• A TB test - a negative TB test or Chest X-Ray done within the past two years

More admission and program details are available in the Prospective Student Guide.

Certificate in Academic Foundations - Pathway into the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (CAF-BTR)

This pathway will be of interest to:

• Students who are unsure if Therapeutic Recreation is a profession they are interested in and would like an opportunity to sample some courses
• Students who are unsuccessful in the current application process due to seat availability but would like to continue to work towards acceptance into the BTR
• Students who are unsuccessful in the current application process due to readiness or suitability but would like to continue to work towards acceptance into the BTR

Students must complete the 30-credit Certificate in Academic Foundations with the following courses in order to be eligible for admission to the BTR:

• BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1105
• THRT 1102
• THRT 1204
• THRT 1203 
• 3.0 credits of UT English
• 3.0 credits of Statistics Math, or CSIS
• 3.0 credits of Psychology

And complete three courses from the following:

• BIOL 1209 or BIOL 1205
• ENGL or CMNS course (UT)
• PSYC 1130
• SPSC 1195 or SPSC 1164 or SPSC 1151
• CRIM 1100 or CRIM 1150 or CRIM 1170

PLEASE NOTE:  Completion of the CAF-BTR does not guarantee admission into the BTR.  Students are still required to complete the BTR Admission requirements and while completing the CAF-BTR, will need to apply for entry into the BTR program prior to the April 1 BTR application deadline.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below for Third Year Access:

Students who have a diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field of study may be granted permission to access third year courses; however, they will likely be required to take some first-and second-year courses to meet the degree and certification requirements.

Admission from Douglas College - Third Year Access – Douglas College TR Diploma Graduates

• Re-application to Douglas college – TR Bachelor Degree – 3rd year
• Submit a Letter of Intent that outlines reasons for choosing this program, short-and long-term goals and strengths and limitations as a candidate.
• Complete an Informed Medical Suitability Declaration Form (supplied by TR Department after application)
• Complete a post-secondary Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety via Douglas College (forms supplied by the Registrar's Office).  All costs related to the completion of this search are the responsibility of the individual student.
• Participate in an interview (may be required)
• Applicants who graduated more than 5 years previously must also submit a Referee Form completed by their current employer (supplied by TR Department). The form must come directly from the employer to Douglas College.

Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements and are not automatically guaranteed a seat in the program. Admission will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Depending upon year of graduation, students with a diploma in TR from Douglas College will receive 56 – 60 transfer credits towards their degree and may be required to take some first-and second-year courses to complete the BTR.

Admission From Other Institutions - Third Year Access – Non-Douglas College TR Diploma Graduates 

• Meet the General College Admission Requirements
• Have a minimum grade of C (60%)in individual courses counting towards the BTR credential.
• Submit a Letter of Intent that outlines reasons for choosing this program, short-and long-term goals and strengths and limitations as a candidate.
• Complete an Informed Medical Suitability Declaration Form (supplied by TR Department after application)
• Complete a Criminal Record Check (information supplied by the Office of the Registrar after application)
• Provide proof of credential– submission of transcripts
• Participate in an interview(may be required)
• Applicants who graduated more than 5 years previously must also submit a Referee Form completed by their current employer (supplied by TR Department). The form must come directly from the employer to Douglas College.

Admission will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Students will be required to take some first-and second-year courses to complete the BTR. Completion of the BTR should be expected to take at least two-and-a-half years of full-time study. This will depend on the amount of transfer credits applicable to the BTR.