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.
• Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program is contingent upon suitability and readiness for the program.

• Suitability is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others, life/work experience and overall personal readiness

• Applicants will submit:

  • A Letter of Intent outlining the reasons a candidate has chosen this program, long and short term goals, and strengths and limitations as a candidate

  • A program application form

  • An up-to-date resume

  • A minimum 2 letters of reference with one being from a current (within 1 year) employer, teacher or instructor.

  • A personal interview may be required.

• Due once an offer of admission is made:

  • A Criminal Record Check – Applicants will receive instruction from Enrolment Services once an offer of admission has been made.

  • A tuition deposit to secure seat (full-time applicants only)

Note: A negative TB test or Chest X-Ray, flu shot and proof of current vaccinations will be required for most practical experiences.

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 1103
• 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 1203, 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.

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 – Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation – 3rd year
•  Letter of Intent outlining the  reasons a candidate has chosen this program, short-and long-term goals, and strengths and limitations as a candidate.
• Complete a program application form.
• A personal 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.

Due once an offer of admission is made:

• A Criminal Record Check- Applicants will receive instruction from Enrolment Services once an offer of admission has been made.
• A  tuition deposit to secure seat (full time applicants only)

Note: A negative TB test or Chest X-Ray, flu shot and proof of current vaccinations will be required for most practical experiences

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.
• A Letter of Intent  outlining reasons a candidate has chosen this program, short-and long-term goals and strengths and limitations as a candidate.
• Complete a program application form.
• Provide proof of credential– submission of transcripts.
• A personal 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.

Due once an offer of admission is made:

• A Criminal Record Check- Applicants will receive instruction from the Registrar's Office once an offer of admission has been made.
• A tuition deposit to secure seat (full time applicants only)

Note: A negative TB test or Chest X-Ray, flu shot and proof of current vaccinations will be required for most practical experiences.

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.