Some courses may transfer as advanced credit, meaning they directly replace specific university courses, while others may count as general credit toward elective or degree requirements.
What it costs if you start In person - in January 2026
This program offers different learning styles that affect your tuition fees and course load.
Depending on what style you choose you will have a different set of tuition fees and courses list.
Select a different start date to see the different fee scheduleThe amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $2,958.40 | + | $906.25 | = | $3,864.65 |
| Term 2 | $1,664.10 | + | $545.75 | = | $2,209.85 |
| Term 3 | $3,017.60 | + | $594.25 | = | $3,611.85 |
| Term 4 | $2,829.00 | + | $956.25 | = | $3,785.25 |
| Term 5 | $1,886.00 | + | $640.75 | = | $2,526.75 |
| Term 6 | $1,886.00 | + | $1,172.75 | = | $3,058.75 |
| Total estimate | $14,241.10 | + | $4,816.00 | = | $19,057.09 |
Visit Tuition and fees for more details on the various fees for your program.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $7,572.80 | + | $906.25 | = | $8,479.04 |
| Term 2 | $4,259.70 | + | $545.75 | = | $4,805.45 |
| Term 3 | $7,952.00 | + | $594.25 | = | $8,546.25 |
| Term 4 | $7,455.00 | + | $956.25 | = | $8,411.25 |
| Term 5 | $4,970.00 | + | $640.75 | = | $5,610.75 |
| Term 6 | $4,970.00 | + | $1,172.75 | = | $6,142.75 |
| Total estimate | $37,179.50 | + | $4,816.00 | = | $41,995.50 |
Visit Tuition and fees for more details on the various fees for your program.
NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Therapeutic Recreation program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for In person - in January 2026
This program offers several different learning styles that will affect your course load.
Depending on what style you choose you will have a different set of courses each term.
Select a different start date to see the different course list- You must complete 26 courses to graduate.
- Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
- Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits (fall, winter); 7 credits (spring, summer)
See Part-time study options for what you should know if you choose to study part-time.
Elective: One three-credit undergraduate university transfer course offered at NorQuest College or elsewhere.
Term 1 - 16 weeks, 6 courses
| Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | ANPH1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Communications | COMM1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Scientific and Technical Writing | ENGL2510 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Rehabilitation | RHAB1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Wellness Through Leisure | WELL1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Preparation for Practice | TRDC1003 | 1 credits |
Term 2 - 8 weeks, 3 courses
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intervention Programming Theory | TRDC1010 | 4 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intervention Lab | TRDC1020 | 2 credits |
| Assisting Clients I | ASCL1000 | 3 credits |
Term 3 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation | PATH1020 | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Health and Wellness | INST1376 (O) | 3 credits |
| Dementia Studies | DEMC1011 (O) | 3 credits |
| Communication and Collaboration in Health Care | COMM2001 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation Community Field Placement | RPRT1000 | 4 credits |
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Therapeutic Recreation: Client Assessment | TRDC2001 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Program Design | TRDC2002 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intercultural Care Across the Lifespan | TRDC2005 | 3 credits |
| Team Leadership and Professionalism | LEAD2000 | 3 credits |
Electives - select 1 course | ||
| One three-credit undergraduate university transfer course offered at NorQuest College or elsewhere. | Elective | 3 credits |
Term 5 - 8 weeks, 4 courses
| Therapeutic Recreation: Evidence Based Program Planning and Facilitation Project | TRDC2003 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health | TRDC2006 | 3 credits |
| Mental Health First Aid | MHAD1007 (O) | 1 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Therapeutic Advanced Lab Skills | TRDC2008 | 3 credits |
Term 6 - 16 weeks, 2 courses
| Principles of Psychology | PSYC1060 (O) | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation Practicum | RPRT2000 | 7 credits |
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