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2 year Recreation Therapy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Degree

Where Are You Now?

Niagara College

Discipline: Health care

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Recreation Therapy

Where Do You Want to Go?

Seneca College - King

Degree Qualifications: BTR(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Discipline: Health care

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Transfer credits / courses

33%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 14.00
Total 43.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Graduates of the 2 year Recreation Therapy diploma program will be granted 15 credits toward this 4 year degree.

Requirements

Graduates of a 2 year Recreation Therapy diploma program with a minimum GPA of 65% are eligible to enter into semester 4 of the Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation degree in the Winter term and can complete the degree in 5 semesters plus 1 work integrated learning term. Students may also start the degree in the Fall term but due to course availability, will complete the program in 6 semesters plus 1 work integrated learning term. Students who start in the winter term will incur an extra fee in Semester 5 of the program in order to complete the degree in the time specified.

How to apply:

Domestic students will be required to submit an application via Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) and select “degree completion” as their entry semester.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

International students will apply via Seneca’s International Student Web Application, and follow up with their Admissions Advisor regarding their pathway eligibility.  The student will need their Seneca application confirmation number when they reach out to their advisor.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

For current Seneca students and recent graduates from within the last year who wish to transfer to this degree, please see the following link for application details: https://www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/forms/DiplomaDegreeTransfer.html

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 65%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students will be required to complete 29 courses plus 1 work integrated learning term. 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

Either party may terminate this agreement by written notice to the other through the primary contacts, with adequate notice to all in progress students a sufficient minimum time to finish.  At any time, one of the parties may cancel this Transfer Agreement with a six-month notice in writing to the other party.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Contact: Academic Pathways
Phone: 416 764 0399
Email: academic.pathways@senecapolytechnic.ca

Check the Seneca College - King website for more information.


Last Updated: October 26, 2022