Policing & Community Well-Being

Trent University

Canada, Abbotsford

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Trent University

Canada , Abbotsford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Durham GTA

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,191 / year

Next Intake 8-Sep-2023

Policing & Community Well-Being

About

Interested in playing a vital role to keep members of your community safe, well, and healthy? Trent's new Policing & Community Well-Being degree is designed to shape the skills of tomorrow's policing professionals in Canada. Prepare to empower citizens, and work as an integrated network of professionals that includes not only law enforcement agencies, but not-for-profit organizations, healthcare professionals and social workers. At Trent you can prepare to be part of a transformation that keeps society healthy and secure, as you learn from experts in Sociology, Indigenous Studies and Social Work. Through partnerships with social service, mental health and policing agencies across Ontario you will also gain hands-on experiences that put your course learning into meaningful practice, and give you an edge in the job market by solidifying social networks and enhancing future career development.

Be a part of a truly unique degree experience: the only community-inclusive policing program of its kind in Canada.

Undertake an eight-month work placement in the 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 principles of collaboration, communication and inclusion to enhance community well-being and security through experiential learning
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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum overall mark of 75%.

Career

Featured

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.

$26.45-$55.00/hr

Salary Range

80,100

Jobs in Canada

23,100

10YR Job Outlook

Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

Police Officer
Correctional Officer
Mental Health Worker
Canadian Border Security Officer
Community Outreach Worker
Conflict Mediator
Probation Officer
Crime Analyst
Lawyer
Policy Analyst

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,191

How to Apply

You are encouraged to apply to Trent as early as possible as some programs have limited enrolment.

Ontario secondary students will use the OUAC 101 application form at www.ouac.on.ca/101
If you are not currently registered as an Ontario secondary student, please apply using the OUAC 105 application and refer to the special application instructions below. www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/
Domestic students (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents) not currently enrolled in an Ontario high school, and wishing to only apply to Trent University, can do so through the Trent direct application If you are an international applicant or are applying to multiple universities/programs, please apply at www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/

The OUAC website has many helpful resources such as Frequently Asked Questions, Video Tutorials and step-by-step guides.

Access Codes:

If you are currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school, guidance counsellors will provide you with access codes (school number, student number, temporary PIN) to access the OUAC site and application process.

All other applicants will create user profiles on the OUAC site and will not require access codes.

Admissions Forms

Below you will find links to a variety of forms to support your application to Trent University.

Release of Information (Login to MyTrent)
Extenuating Circumstances - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Intention to Upgrade - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Mature Student Supplementary Application - The form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Reactivation Form - Please visit the Former Trent Students webpage for further details.
Indigenous Diploma Program Supplementary Application