Recreation Management in Gerontology is a unique diploma program that will teach students the specialized skills required to work with older adults. Over the course of two years, students will learn how to design therapeutic programs for older adults that consider the physical, mental and spiritual perspectives of the aging process.
Students will start by developing strong communication skills – both from a management and interpersonal perspective. This work requires the ability to work with people across different life stages so effective communication skills are essential to the job. Students will go on to develop coordinator skills that will prepare them to manage physical, financial and human resources.
Students will also study the science and theory behind aging. This in-depth look at the biological changes of aging includes an understanding of diseases often related to aging like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Hands-on learning is a major component of this program. To help students gain confidence as they learn to create specialized therapeutic programs, they will get lots of practice both on-site at George Brown College's 21,000+ square foot Simulation Centre facility and off-site with one of the College's field placement partners. Students will also learn proper documentation and Resident Assessment Instrument – Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) training.
This academically challenging program will equip students with the skills required to provide therapeutic recreation in a variety of settings that include long-term care facilities, retirement homes, community based service agencies and adult day programs.
Those who are energetic, organized, creative and enjoy working with older adults should consider this profession.
| Level | Diploma |
| Discipline | Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 110 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 15800 |
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| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
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| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 54 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50%
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