Our Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation will prepare graduates to become certified therapeutic recreation specialists (CTRS). The program is the first of its kind in Alberta and one of only eight degree programs leading to therapeutic recreation certification in Canada. Therapeutic Recreation is a health care profession that utilizes a therapeutic process, involving leisure, recreation and play as a primary tool for each individual to achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.Recreation Therapists are among the allied health professionals who work in a variety of health care settings. Recreation Therapists use forms of recreation, leisure, and play as treatments modalities to support purposeful and meaningful interventions that are based on individual strengths and values, and are guided by assessments.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Health Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$23,487.90 (US$ 16,883)
per year
Health Plan - 8 or 12 months coverage - 261.68 (full time)
Application deadline
15/06/2026
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Lethbridge Campus
4401 University Drive,
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
T1K 3M4, Prairie Provinces, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.