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College Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation

Douglas College

Coquitlam — Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 20,472
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The two-year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma will prepare students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for people with barriers to participating in leisure activities. Such services might include arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, games, aquatics and group outings. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom theory in real-life situations through two semesters of practicum work in health-care or social-service settings. Recreational therapy is used in the fields of gerontology, paedology, psychology, rehabilitation and more. As a diploma graduate, you can find work as a recreation assistant, program planner, recreation leader and activity worker in a variety of settings, including hospitals, mental-health centres, long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres, correctional facilities, youth assessment centres and group homes. From 2015 to 2025, there will be almost 4,000 new job openings for recreation program leaders (and related positions) in B.C., with an average salary of $41,000 per year. The diploma program fulfills the requirements of years one and two of the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program at Douglas College. Alternatively, the diploma transfers toward the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at the University of the Fraser Valley and the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation at the University of Calgary.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 20,472
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
31 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Coquitlam

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

1250 Pinetree Way

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

Founded in 1970, Douglas College is the largest degree-granting college in British Columbia, Canada, educating about 20,000 students per year. The College has two major campuses in Metro Vancouver (New Westminster and Coquitlam) as well as several smaller training centres in Surrey, Burnaby and Maple Ridge. With both main campuses directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver, drawing students from across the region. Douglas College offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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