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Community and Justice Services to Criminology

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Community and Justice Services

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Criminology

Transfer credits / courses

38%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 7.50
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students entering the Community and Justice Services Diploma program in Fall 2024 or later will receive the following 7.5 transfer credits, provided they meet eligibility requirements:

  • 0.5 CRIM 1615H - Introduction to Criminology
  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H - Write It Up: Effective Communication
  • 0.5 unassigned Philosophy credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Psychology credit at the 2000 level, B2 category
  • 0.5 unassigned Social Work credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 3000 level

*Additional notes: Students who have completed Fleming College's Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) are also eligible to receive transfer credit for INDG 1002H - Foundations of Modern Indigenous Life. Students must notify admissions@trentu.ca that they have completed the IPD in order to receive the additional credit. 

Students who entered the Community and Justice Services Diploma program prior to Fall 2024 are encouraged to contact Trent University about transfer credits received through this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this pathway, students must:

  • Successfully complete Fleming College's Community and Justice Services Diploma;
  • Achieve a minimum overall average of 75%.

Students interested in degree programs not included in this pathway are referred to the Trent University website for information about admission requirements. Applicants will be considered in accordance with Trent University's general admission requirements. Students who meet the terms of the pathway will be eligible to receive the block of credits, but all transfer credits received may not be apply in full to all degree programs. 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum average requirements, but who are otherwise admissible to Trent University, will be considered for admission based on general admission requirements. 

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 12.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the  Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology:

  • 0.5 CRIM 2616H - Monsters and Misfits: History of Criminological Theories
  • 0.5 CRIM 2617H - Criminology Research Methods
  • 0.5 CRIM 3617H - Criminological Data Analysis
  • 0.5 CRIM 3650H - Doing Crime and Doing Time: Advanced Research Design
  • 0.5 CRIM 3660H - Policing and Punishing Poverty 
  • 0.5 INDG 3201H - Indigenous Peoples in Urban Centres - City as Home
  • 0.5 SOCI 1002H - Introduction to Sociology II: Exploring Social Life
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 SOCI 2220H - Intersecting Social Inequalities;
    • 0.5 SOCI 2610H - Deviance and Social Control
  • 2.0 Criminology credits at the 4000 level
  • 2.5 Criminology credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s) in addition to the above
  • 1.0 additional Criminology credit
  • 2.5 elective credits

*Additional notes: 

  • Courses without specified year levels must include no more than 1.5 credits at the 1000 level.
  • The Criminology degree is also offered entirely online.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult the Academic Calendar for course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic regulations (https://trentu.ca/calendar). Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to course registration to support degree planning, course selection, and progression toward degree completion (https://trentu.ca/advising). 

 

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

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This Agreement will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if significant curriculum changes occur at either institution that may impact the pathway. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing one year's written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the parties will make reasonable efforts to ensure that students currently enrolled in the pathway are able to complete their studies without disruption.

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Last Updated: September 23, 2026