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.
Transferability
At NorQuest College, we strongly believe in helping our students and alumni find pathways into further education and future career advancement. Through post-secondary transfer agreements, graduates can build on the education they receive at NorQuest and pursue new opportunities.
Turn your diploma into a degree
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, year three
- Douglas College, Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation, year three
Your diploma can also qualify you to apply for:
- Athabasca University, Bachelor of Health Administration, up to 42 credits
- Athabasca University, Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services, up to 60 credits
- Athabasca University, Bachelor of Science, Human Science (post-diploma), up to 30 credits
- NAIT, Bachelor of Technology in Management
- Thompson Rivers University, Bachelor of Health Science, up to 57 credits
- Thompson Rivers University, Bachelor of General Studies, up to 60 credits
- University of Calgary, Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation
NorQuest can’t guarantee admission or course transfer into a program at another institution. Your application will be assessed based on the entry requirements of the receiving institution.
Course transfer
Other post-secondary institutions in Alberta and across Canada may also accept transfer credits from NorQuest College. Transfer Alberta lists many Alberta institutions where your courses may transfer. For the most accurate and current information, connect with a NorQuest Academic Program Advisor.
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