Therapeutic Recreation

• 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
• 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent

English Language Proficiency: If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within two years prior to application to the program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:

• CLBA: no section score below 8
• IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
• TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
• CELPIP General: 8; no section score below 7
• CAEL: 60; no section score below 60
• minimum of 80% in ESLS8000 or ESLS8100, and 80% in ESLW8000 or ESLW8100; or minimum of 50% in ESLG1860 and ESLG1861

Note: ELP is a separate requirement from the English academic admission requirement.

Practicum Requirements: The following are not required for admission purposes, but will be required before you attend your practicum:

• Successful completion of all prerequisite courses
• Successful completion of a pre-practicum assessment (written and practical)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health-Care Providers (XHLT 1200) certificate
• It's Your Move (XHLT 1070)
• Alberta Health Services (AHS) Information & Privacy online learning module
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Clear Police Information Check dated within 90 days of the collection date; must include vulnerable sector search if older than 18 years of age*
• HSPNet information sheet

*Note: Internet (online) Police Information Checks are not accepted by the college. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official Police Information Check. The existence of a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program completion, and professional licensure and therefore may affect employment prospects. Prospective students who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission.