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

Where Are You Now?

Durham 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 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Policing and Community Well-being

Transfer credits / courses

40%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 8.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students entering the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program in Fall 2022 or later will receive the following 8.0 transfer credits, provided they meet eligibility requirements:

  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 FRSC 2110H - Police Powers
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 POST 1002H - Issues in Contemporary Politics: Thinking about Participation, Power, and
    Justice
  • 0.5 PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • 1.0 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Philosophy credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Psychology credits at the 2000 level, B2 category
  • 2.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 1000 level

Students who entered the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received through this pathway. 

Requirements

To qualify for this pathway, students must:

  • Successfully complete Durham College’s Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program;
  • Achieve 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

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 12.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Policing and Community Well-being:

  • 0.5 PLCW 1001H - Introduction to Policing and Community Well-being Part 1
  • 0.5 PLCW 1003H - Social Determinants of Health and Crime
  • 0.5 PLCW 2002H - Community Problem-Solving and Analysis
  • 0.5 PLCW 2005H - Diversity and Exclusion
  • 0.5 PLCW 2010H - Conflict Resolution
  • 0.5 PLCW 2100H - Research Methods in Policing and Community Well-being
  • 0.5 PLCW 3002H - Mental Health, Addictions, and Community Well-Being
  • 0.5 PLCW 3003H - Violence in the Community
  • 0.5 PLCW 3004H - Applications of Multidisciplinary Research
  • 0.5 PLCW 3007H - Problem-solving in a Complex and Diverse Environment
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
  • 0.5 SOCI 1002H - Introduction to Sociology II: Exploring Social Life
  • 1.5 Policing and Community Well-being credits at the 4000 level
  • 4.5 elective credits, including:
    • At least 3.5 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s);
    • No additional credits at the 1000 level.

*Additional notes: 

  • Fulfilling the requirements above lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Policing and Community Well-being. Students may also complete a 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. 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: October 8, 2026