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Protection, Security and Investigation to Policing and Community Well-being

Where Are You Now?

Niagara College

Discipline: Personal, security and transport services

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Protection, Security and Investigation

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Personal, security and transport services

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Policing and Community Well-being

Transfer credits / courses

33%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.50
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program since Fall 2020 will receive the following 6.50 transfer credits: 

  • PLCW 2005H- Diversity and Exclusion
  • CRIM 1615H - Introduction to Criminology 
  • FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Criminology 
  • PHIL 1100H - Introduction to Philosophy: Moral and Political 
  • PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives 
  • SOCI 1002H - Introduction to Sociology II: Exploring Social Life 
  • 0.5 unassigned Communications credit at the 1000 level 
  • 0.5 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program prior to Fall 2020 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:

  • Successfully completed Niagara College’s Protection, Security, and Investigation Diploma; 
  • A minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 13.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Policing and Community Well-being degree:

  • PLCW 1001H- Introduction to Policing and Community Well-being Part 1
  • PLCW 1002H - Introduction to Policing and Community Well-being Part 2
  • PLCW 2002H- Community Problem Solving and Analysis 
  • PLCW 2003H - Social Determinants of Health 
  • PLCW 2010H - Conflict Resolution 
  • PLCW 2100H- Research Methods in Policing and Community Well-being 
  • PLCW 3002H - Mental Health, Addiction and Community Well-being 
  • PLCW 3003H - Violence in the Community 
  • PLCW 3004H - Applications for Multidisciplinary Research 
  • PLCW 3007H - Problem-solving in a Complex and Diverse Community 
  • SOCI 1001H- Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations 
  • 0.5 additional Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level or beyond
  • 1.0 Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 4000 level 
  • 6.5 additional credits, including:
    • at least 4.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s);
    • no more than 1.5 credits at the 1000 level;
    • at least 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List.

*Additional notes:

  • Courses listed above outline requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Policing and Community Well-being. Requirements will differ for students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (General) in Policing and Community Well-being. 
  • Students may take only one of PLCW 4004Y or 4005Y for credit.
  • CHYS-COMM 2010H and SOCI 2151H are equivalent to PLCW 2100H for program requirements but do not count as Policing and Community Well-being credit. Students who have successfully completed CHYS-COMM 2010H or SOCI 2151H are not permitted to take PLCW 2100H but must substitute another PLCW course at the 2000 level or beyond in order to fulfill degree requirements. 
  • Students are encouraged to include one of SOCI 2430H - Sociology of Gender, 2610H - Deviance and Social Control, or 2615H - Crime and Society as electives for the degree.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

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Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrentdurham@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca 
http://trentu.ca/transfer 
http://trentu.ca/pathways

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Last Updated: June 13, 2024

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