BA/BS in Policing & Community Well-Being

Policing & Community Well-Being at Trent University (Bachelor of Arts, General) examines the main theoretical concepts and practices used by police services and other social agencies addressing complex social issues that affect community safety and well-being. Students develop competencies in data interpretation and multi-disciplinary approaches to crime prevention, alongside an understanding of the social and institutional context in which policing operates. The program prepares graduates for roles in modern police services as well as other social agencies and municipal governance, including positions such as community researcher, conflict mediator, and policy analyst. As a General credential, the program is completed alongside Trent's standard undergraduate degree requirements, combining core coursework in policing and community well-being with electives chosen from related social science disciplines.