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School | Conestoga College | | |
Location | Kitchener, ON, Canada | | |
School Type | College | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 23,000
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Degree | Diploma | | |
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Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.), and Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270). | | |
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Description | This two-year diploma program will prepare graduates for a number of progressive careers in the diverse field of recreation and leisure services. Throughout the program, students will experience active learning opportunities that connect theory and practice through in-class projects, community connections, and work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, making learning engaging and meaningful. As champions of recreation and leisure services, students will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating inclusive programs for diverse populations (children, youth, adults and seniors). Through social entrepreneurship, students will enhance community wellness, research-informed practices, professional leadership, and interprofessional collaboration. | | |
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