About the course

George Brown College's Recreation Management in Gerontology (C152) is a unique diploma program that will teach you the specialized skills required to work with older adults. Over the course of two years, you’ll learn how to design therapeutic activity programs for older adults that consider the physical, mental and spiritual perspectives of the aging process.

　　You’ll learn to develop strong interpersonal communication skills that will support your ability to work with people across different life stages – an essential aspect of this job. You will also develop effective business communication skills that will help prepare you to coordinate and manage physical, financial and human resources.

　　You’ll study the science and theory behind aging and will take an in-depth look at the biological changes of aging to include an understanding of diseases often related to aging, like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Brown College

Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent

　　Be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each skill band)

　　TOEFL - 80 overall (minimum 20 in each skill band)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Brown College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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