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Therapeutic Recreation

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Faculty:

Faculty of Health

Degree:

Bachelor; Co-op; Honours

Field of Study:

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Description:

Use recreation to help others. You’ll learn to design and facilitate meaningful experiences that cater to the diverse needs of people in health-care and community settings. You’ll learn about disability, inclusion, and well-being. Plus, gain hands-on experience through a required 105-hour practicum and a required 560-hour internship.

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Therapeutic Recreation at University of Waterloo

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$10,000
International:	$53,000

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	80 to 85
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
Additional Admission Requirements:	Not an Ontario high school student? We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country. If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 08, 2025

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