Dr. Colleen Whyte

Associate Professor

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Biography

Colleen Whyte's research program focuses on aging within Canadian society and the contributions of recreation and leisure to quality of living for older adults. She is particularly interested in the experiences of older adults within long-term care homes, the meanings and contributions of leisure for their well-being, and fostering a cultural shift away from societal discrimination based on age. With her background as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist since 2000, Whyte has experience as a Recreation Therapist in out-patient rehabilitation, in-patient mental health, and geriatric services within the Ontario health-care system. Her prominent research interests include leisure and well-being for older adults, intergenerational engagement, and therapeutic recreation education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.