Overview

The Therapeutic Recreation programme at the University of Regina provides comprehensive training for students aspiring to become certified recreation therapists. This degree focuses on person-centred approaches, using recreation and physical activity as purposeful interventions to support individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions. Students learn to enhance quality of life through evidence-based practice and strengths-based assessments.

Why Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Regina?

This programme is the only degree of its kind in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, making it a premier choice for students in Western Canada. It is one of only nine Canadian programmes that specifically prepares graduates for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam. The university boasts an exceptional success rate, with over 90 per cent of graduates passing the certification exam on their first attempt.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 1145 per credit
National fee: CAD 570 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Interventions
Therapeutic Recreation: Mental Health and Addictions
Leisure and Aging
Leisure and Marginalized Populations
Community Development in Recreation, Sport, and Leisure

Careers with Therapeutic Recreation

Graduates are eligible to become Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, a designation recognised across North America. This qualification enables professionals to work in diverse healthcare and community environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation

Interventions in Therapeutic Recreation

Professional Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Regina, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health Tourism & Leisure View 78 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your high school transcripts
Submit you post secondary transcripts
Provide proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP)*
Provide a copy of your passport
If you have not been in school for over 2 years, please briefly describe (a sentence or two is sufficient) what you have been doing since graduation

*If you do not have your ELP yet, that is OK! We will issue you a conditional letter of acceptance if you are admissible.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34350 CAD / year

≈ 34350 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17100 CAD / year

≈ 17100 CAD / year

Living costs

Regina

Canada

1270 - 1840 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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