Program Overview

Program Overview

The Policing & Community Well-Being program at Trent University is a unique degree experience that prepares students for roles focused on the health, safety, and security of society. This community-inclusive policing program is the only one of its kind in Canada.

Program Description

This progressive degree prepares students for careers in policing or the human social and public services. Students study exclusively at Trent's Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area, benefiting from smaller class sizes and mentorship from leading professors and specialists across various disciplines, including Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work.

Popular Courses

• Social Determinants of Health
• Community Problem-Solving
• Mental Health and Addictions in the Community
• Violence in the Community
• Problem-Solving in a Complex and Diverse Community
• Diversity and Exclusion
• Marginalization and Social Control
• Law
• Crime and Social Policy
• Prisons and Punishment
• Policing Drugs and Drug Users

Program Details

Where to Study

Students can study at the Durham GTA campus.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Arts - Honours (B.A. Honours)

Start Dates

Students can start in the Fall or Winter semester.

OUAC Codes

The OUAC code for this program is RPC - Durham GTA.

Career Experience

The program includes guaranteed experiential learning opportunities, allowing students to gain career experience while earning academic credit. Featured experiences include:

• Working with a community organization as part of an optional eight-month work placement
• Leading an optional independent research project
• Learning directly from experts and building career connections through Trent's partnerships with social services, mental health, and policing agencies
• Analyzing community safety and well-being challenges and initiatives in Ontario municipalities
• Joining the C.A.R.E Initiative, a student community engagement group

Opportunities

• Community Research Project
• Field Experience
• Paid Internships
• Study Abroad
• Volunteer Opportunities

Admissions

Requirements

General admission requirements include:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
• A minimum 70% overall final average
• ENG 4U with a minimum of 60% Program-specific requirements include a minimum 75% admission average.

Career Paths

A Trent degree in Policing & Community Well-Being prepares students for various career paths, including:

• Policy Analyst
• Risk Management
• Crisis Management
• Correctional Officer
• Mental Health Worker

Featured Career: Police Officer

Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime, and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order.

Scholarships

Trent University offers renewable entrance scholarships based on academic achievement. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ qualify for full tuition, while those with an average of 80% or higher qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years.