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Therapeutic Recreation

Transferability

This program prepares you to continue your education and pursue a degree in Therapeutic Recreation to become a professional member with ATRA and work as a Recreation Therapist. 

There are two pathways for continuing to a Therapeutic Recreation degree program. 

University of Lethbridge: Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR) 

Graduates of this program can apply for the BTR degree program at the University of Lethbridge. Graduates will enter the BTR program in year three (of four) of the degree program.

Douglas College: Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR) 

Graduates of this program can apply for the BTR degree program at Douglas College. Graduates will enter with 3rd year access and start the degree program at the end of the second year.  

Graduates are also eligible for block transfer credit or admission into the following post-secondary programs: 

Athabasca University 

  • Bachelor of Health Administration (up to 42 credits) 
  • Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services (up to 60 credits) 
  • Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) in Human Science (30 credits) 

NAIT 

  • Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management 

Thompson Rivers University 

  • Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits) 
  • Bachelor of General Studies (up to 60 credits) 

University of Calgary 

  • Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation 

Other transfer opportunities

Additional credit transfer agreements with various institutions are currently in negotiation. Visit Transfer Alberta to look up courses that are accepted by other post-secondary institutions.

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