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Protection, Security and Investigation to Political Studies

Where Are You Now?

Fleming 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: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Political Studies

Transfer credits / courses

30%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma as of Fall 2019 will receive the following 6.0 credits:

  • 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 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H – Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write in Time
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H – Write It Up
  • 0.5 unassigned Political Studies credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Sociology credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma prior to Fall 2019 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Fleming College's Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma program;
- 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 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Political Studies degree:

  • 0.5 POST 1001H - Politics and Power in the Global Age: Introduction
  • 0.5 POST 1002H - Issues in Contemporary Politics: Thinking about Participation, Power, and Justice
  • 0.5 POST 2351H - The Political Imagination: Ancient and Modern
  • 0.5 POST 2352H - The Contemporary Political Imagination
  • 0.5 POST 3600H - Designing and Doing Qualitative Research in Political Studies
  • 1.0 POST credit from the following
    • 0.5 POST 2011H - Governing Canada: Issues and Challenges
    • 0.5 POST 2012H - Democratizing Canada: Contemporary Issues
    • 0.5 POST 2231H - World Politics
    • 0.5 POST 2232H - Globalization: An Introduction
  • 1.5 Political Studies credits at the 3000 level in addition to the above
  • 3.0 Political Studies credits at the 4000 level
  • 0.5 Political Studies credits in addition to the above
  • 5.5 elective credits

*Additional notes: Courses without specified year levels must include at least 2.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s), and no more than 1.0 credit at the 1000 level.

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 (http://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

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.

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Last Updated: June 6, 2023