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Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (DTR)

Starts in January, September

Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree
School
School of Health Sciences

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ENG106 Writing Strategies  Online  Not offered  Online
 In-person
HSC103 Anatomy and Physiology  In-person  Not offered  In-person
LSO260 Principles of Psychology  Flexible
 Online 		 Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
REC105 Recreation and Leisure Studies  In-person  Not offered  In-person
TRC101 The Role of TR in Wellness and Health Promotion  In-person  Not offered  In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
HSC205 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology  In-person  In-person  Not offered
LSP320 Interpersonal Communications  Hybrid
 Online 		 Online  Not offered
TRC201 Assessment and Program Planning for TR  In-person  In-person  Not offered
TRC302 Adaptive Recreation and Leisure Activities  In-person  In-person  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
HCM305 Principles of Health Conditions and Management I  Not offered  Not offered  Flexible
LLS304 Leadership and Life Skills  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
PHY301 Exercise Physiology  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SWO202 Lifespan Development  Not offered  Not offered  Flexible
TRC203 Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation  Not offered  Not offered  In-person

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
FTR407 Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement Preparation  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
HCM405 Principles of Health Conditions and Management II  Flexible  Not offered  Not offered
LSL404 Abnormal Psychology  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
LSO403 Group Dynamics  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
TRC103 Professional Ethics for TR Practitioners  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
TRC402 Assessment and Therapeutic Recreation Interventions I  In-person  Not offered  Not offered

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
FTR507 Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
LSO120 Introduction to Sociology  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SCO501 Cognitive and Developmental Disorders  Not offered  Not offered  Flexible
SWO504 Understanding Addiction  Not offered  Not offered  Online
TRC502 Assessment and Therapeutic Recreation Interventions II  Not offered  Not offered  In-person

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
FTR607 Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
HUM709 Analysis of Canadian Health and Social Programs  Flexible  Not offered  Not offered
STA863 Statistics for Applied Research  Online  Not offered  Not offered
TRC650 Leisure and Aging in Therapeutic Recreation  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
TRC655 Leisure and Mental Health in Therapeutic Recreation  Online  Not offered  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
FTR707 Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
RSC875 Research Methods  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
SWO400 Theories of Counselling  Not offered  Online  Not offered
TRC700 Leisure Counselling in Therapeutic Recreation  Not offered  Online  Not offered
TRC702 Application of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions I  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
WTP200 Work Term Preparation  Not offered  Online  Not offered

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
DTR881 Therapeutic Recreation, Work Term  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
FTR807 Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
RSC885 Research Project  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
TRC802 Application of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions II  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
TRC803 Business Management  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a five-year term starting Dec. 9, 2022. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.