What it costs for January 2025
The 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.
If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $2,790.40 | + | $972.50 | = | $3,762.90 |
| Term 2 | $2,790.40 | + | $702.75 | = | $3,493.15 |
| Term 3 | $1,569.60 | + | $492.75 | = | $2,062.35 |
| Term 4 | $2,668.35 | + | $967.50 | = | $3,635.85 |
| Term 5 | $2,267.19 | + | $762.75 | = | $3,029.95 |
| Term 6 | $1,245.23 | + | $136.75 | = | $1,381.98 |
| Total estimate | $13,331.18 | + | $4,035.00 | = | $17,366.18 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $7,077.28 | + | $972.50 | = | $8,049.78 |
| Term 2 | $7,077.28 | + | $702.75 | = | $7,780.03 |
| Term 3 | $3,980.97 | + | $492.75 | = | $4,473.71 |
| Term 4 | $6,966.75 | + | $967.50 | = | $7,934.25 |
| Term 5 | $6,037.85 | + | $762.75 | = | $6,800.60 |
| Term 6 | $3,251.15 | + | $136.75 | = | $3,387.90 |
| Total estimate | $34,391.28 | + | $4,035.00 | = | $38,426.28 |
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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 January 2025
You must complete 26 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in two years as a full-time student. See Part-time study options for what you should know if you choose to study part-time.
Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
Elective: One three-credit undergraduate university transfer course offered at NorQuest College or elsewhere.
Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term and 7 credits for spring and summer.
Online courses
Online courses provide a flexible option for students to take some or all of the theory portion of the program part-time in their home communities. It may take up to three years to complete the program online and students are recommended to consult with the program area regarding the timelines. All program-specific courses must be completed within five years of beginning the program. Students who are looking to complete most of the program online should be aware that:
- theory components are offered online anytime, with up to two online real-time sessions per course. Courses are facilitated by instructors via email, telephone, or videoconference. Assignments and exams must be completed by specific dates.
- lab components are offered in person at the Edmonton campus. You need to be on campus for in-person labs a total of six days during Year 1, and a total of four days during Year 2.
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, 6 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: Integrated Practice | TRDC2007 | 2 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 |
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