Bachelor of Science in Recreation (Therapeutic)

Dalhousie University

Canada,Nova Scotia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 31,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 115  CAD 70

Application Fee

May 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Nova Scotia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1818

Total Students: 21,000 +

Int. Students: 4,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

6299 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada

Bachelor of Science in Recreation (Therapeutic)

Program Overview

WHY STUDY RECREATION (THERAPEUTIC) AT DAL?

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to improve quality of life
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).

What will I learn?
The goal of the program is to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills to work in a variety of settings as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Since we only accept approximately 25 students each year, class sizes are very small and you have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and fellow students.
In first year, along with the introductory leisure studies course, you’ll take a range of introductory courses in other departments, such as physiology, sociology, psychology and anatomy. In years two to four, your courses will reflect your individual interests in the program—anything from leadership and dynamics to community development.

In the final year of the program a 16-week internship, under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, takes you out of the classroom and provides you with hands-on work experience that enhances your studies.