Policing & Community Well-Being
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.
Be a part of a truly unique degree experience – the only community-inclusive policing program of its kind in Canada.
- 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
#1 undergraduate university in Ontario
92% Trent Grads employed within six months
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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.
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.
