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.
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- You must complete 26 courses to graduate.
- Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
- Minimum credits needed for full-time status (60% course load): 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 - 16 weeks, 6 courses
| Dementia Studies | DEMC1011 (O) | 3 credits |
| Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation | PATH1020 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intervention Programming Theory | TRDC1010 | 4 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intervention Lab | TRDC1020 | 2 credits |
| Assisting Clients I | ASCL1000 | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Health and Wellness | INST1376 (O) | 3 credits |
Term 3 - 8 weeks, 2 courses
| 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 |
| Principles of Psychology | PSYC1060 (O) | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Program Design | TRDC2002 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Intercultural Care Across the Lifespan | TRDC2005 | 3 credits |
Electives - select 1 course | ||
| One three-credit undergraduate university transfer course offered at NorQuest College or elsewhere. | Elective | 3 credits |
Term 5 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Team Leadership and Professionalism | LEAD2000 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Evidence Based Program Planning and Facilitation Project | TRDC2003 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health | TRDC2006 | 3 credits |
| Therapeutic Recreation: Therapeutic Advanced Lab Skills | TRDC2008 | 3 credits |
| Mental Health First Aid | MHAD1007 (O) | 1 credits |
Term 6 - 8 weeks, 1 course
| Therapeutic Recreation Practicum | RPRT2000 | 7 credits |
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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