Recreation Therapy (Intensive) - 963
OSAP Eligible
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Overview
The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. Recreation Therapy is a profession which provides service to, and advocates for individuals with physical, mental, social, behavioural or emotional limitations in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care settings, day programs, community-based programs, and mental health centres. (Adapted from TRO)
Program Highlights
- Experiential learning through the integration of theory and practice which is supported by faculty who understand its value.
- Mohawk College’s Therapeutic Recreation curriculum has been successfully reviewed and determined to be in alignment with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO), and Essential Competency Framework (ECF). As a result, graduates of this program (283, 963) are eligible to apply for the Registration designation with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) upon graduation.
- Individual and group presentations are a core competency in the program.
What you'll learn
- Theoretical foundation and practical skills to plan, implement and evaluate leisure services for individuals at all stages in life who experience barriers to healthy leisure.
- Recognize leisure, recreation and play as integral components of quality of life.
- Assess needs and passions of an individual to provide person centred care.
- Focus on inclusion and empowering to help people live their fullest life despite any limitations.
- How to give back as much power and choice as possible back to the participant.
- Provide services to individuals who have physical, mental, emotional or social limitations that impact their ability to engage in leisure experiences.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months, Semester 1 – January – April. Semester 2 – April – June, Placement July and August)
View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.
Admission
Admission
- Allied university degree or college diploma in Health Studies or Human Services (70% guideline) with at least 2 courses in psychology.
- Examples of allied degree/diplomas may include but are not limited to: Child & Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, BA-Education, Gerontology, Health and Aging, Health Science, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Neuroscience, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation and Leisure, Social Service Worker, Sociology, BA-Science
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education in a Country where English is not a first language, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program. Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS Academic
Redeemer University and Mohawk College Collaboration
Mohawk College has signed a MOU that creates a collaborative program with Redeemer University
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2022 - 2023 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $1,015.53 | $1,692.55 |
| Mandatory Ancillary Fees | $844.93 | $584.34 |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $862.57 | $106.97 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $5,106.89 | |
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2022 - 2023 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $8,095.00 | $8,095.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $862.57 | $106.97 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,909.54 | |
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Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
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Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- In-house community day program.
- Outdoor camp experience to develop facilitation techniques.
- Using sensory equipment in the Multi-Sensory Lab.
- Unpaid practicum experiences guided by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) standards of practice.
Placements
- Placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. As such, students shall be expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending placement activity. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to placements within or outside the Hamilton region.
- Registered students who have been convicted of an offence for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter or continue in a placement while in the program
- Students are required to complete various Immunizations and Disease Screening protocols required by some field placement agencies
- More information can be found on the Recreation Therapy Placement page.
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If you would like to become an Agency that takes students on placement from Mohawk College's Health Studies programs, please visit the Health Students page.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Recreation Therapist
Where you could work includes:
- Hospitals
- Acute or Chronic Care Hospitals
- Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs
- Mental Health Settings
- Day Programs/Day Hospitals
- Addiction Treatment Centres
- Community-Based Agencies serving people with disabilities
- Private Practice
Opportunities for grads
- You will receive a student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
- Graduates of the program are eligible to become registered members of TRO. Type of registration will depend on the postsecondary credentials you hold upon graduation.
- Students receive a number of industry-specific certifications.
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Recreation Therapy (Intensive) - 963 from the following programs:
Child and Youth Care
Early Childhood Education
Educational Support
Social Service Worker
Receiving Program
Recreation Therapy (Intensive)
Transfer to
You can transfer from the Recreation Therapy (Intensive) - 963 to the following programs:
Autism and Behavioural Science
Brain Disorders Management
Community and Social Services Management
Concurrent Disorders
Mental Health and Disability Management
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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