Policing & Community Well-Being (B.A.)

Welcome From The Program Coordinator

On behalf of the Policing and Community Well-Being Program, I want to welcome you to Trent Durham. We are thrilled to offer students with a unique degree experience that will no doubt provide our students with the essential skills, knowledge, and competencies to be effective police officers and community leaders.

As modern policing evolves keeping communities safe is no longer achieved through force, but rather through a practice of collaboration and social awareness. In the Policing and Community Well-Being degree, you will explore these practices as well as the economic, social, and cultural features that shape the needs of communities to help empower its citizens, law enforcement, and outreach groups to come together and make a difference. We are pleased to be partnered with community partners across Ontario to provide students with experiential learning opportunities that will not only help students put their course learning into meaningful practice, but it will also give students an edge in the job market by solidifying social networks and enhancing future career development. By enrolling in the Policing and Community Well-Being program, you have opened a door to an exciting future. It is now up to you to make it a reality.

For incoming and new students, I have some practical tips to help you make the most of your time at Trent. Be bold, try new things, explore new ideas and ways of doing things, ask questions, talk to your professors, and most importantly, be gracious and grateful for the opportunities you have to pursue your passions. As program coordinator, I look forward to working directly with you to ensure that the learning experience is enjoyable, meaningful, and importantly relevant to the community-based careers that students will pursue.

If you have any questions regarding the Policing and Community Well-Being program do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at policing@trentu.ca.

Looking forward to working with you,

Dr. Amy Spendik
Program Coordinator
Policing and Community Well-Being

Resumé Boosters

• Students can choose to undertake an eight-month work placement in fourth year with social agencies that help to support marginalized community members, as well as police departments or complete a major research paper.

• Develop verbal and written communication skills vital to working with diverse communities.

• Apply the principals of collaboration, communication, and inclusion to enhance community well-being and security through experiential learning experiences. 

• Put theory into practice through use and analysis of real-life data and direct exposure to societal issues including mental health, diversity, poverty, and addiction. 

• Analyze community safety and well-being challenges and initiatives in Ontario municipalities and offer inclusive solutions to community problems.

Career Paths

• Police Officer

• Correctional Officer

• Community Outreach Worker

• Canadian Border Services Officer

• Community Mental Health Worker

• Conflict Mediator

• Probation/Parole Officer

• Crime Analyst

• Lawyer

• Policy Analyst

Popular Courses

• Transforming Community Policing 

• Social Determinants of Health 

• Restorative Justice 

• Community Problem-Solving

• Mental Health, Addiction & Community Well-Being 

• Community Consultation and Advocacy 

• Diversity and Exclusion

• Violence in the Community 

• Gender, Crime and Justice

• Problem Solving in a Complex and Diverse Community

Admission Requirements

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

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students

• https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/undergraduate/requirements/transfer/university

• https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/undergraduate/requirements/transfer/college