The Trent advantage
Be a part of a truly unique degree experience – the only community-inclusive policing program of its kind in Canada.
Program Description
This progressive degree – the only community-inclusive policing and community well-being program of its kind in Canada – prepares you for roles focused on the health, safety, and security of society.
As a student in this program, you will study exclusively at Trent’s Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area where you will benefit from smaller class sizes, giving you access to mentorship from leading professors and specialists across a variety of disciplines such as Sociology, Criminology and Social Work.
You will also have several opportunities for applied and experiential learning experiences in the classroom and in the community that provide you with the key knowledge, leadership, collaborative and problem-solving skills to be at the forefront of careers in policing or the human social and public services.
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
- and Policing Drugs and Drug Users
Program Details
- Where can I study?
- Durham GTA
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Arts - Honours (B.A. Honours)
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
- OUAC Codes
- RPC - Durham GTA
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Work with a community organization as part of an optional eight-month work placement contributing to social agencies, police departments, or community groups
- Lead your own optional independent research exploring topics involving community safety, mental health, diversity, poverty, or addiction
- Learn directly from experts and build career connections taking advantage of Trent’s partnerships with social services, mental health, and policing agencies across Ontario
- Put theory into practice through use and analysis of real-life data to analyze community safety and well-being challenges and initiatives in Ontario municipalities and offer inclusive solutions to community problems
- Join the C.A.R.E Initiative, our vibrant student community engagement group, and give back to the community by helping those in need, leading clothing drives, and organizing community awareness events such as Stuck in Traffick: a walk to bring awareness to human trafficking
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- 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:
- A minimum 75% admission average
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your Policing & Community Well-Being degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, 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.
They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments. This unit group includes railway police.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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