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Developmental Services Worker to Policing and Community Well-being

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Developmental Services Worker

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

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

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Policing and Community Well-being

Transfer credits / courses

30%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Developmental Services Worker Diploma program since Fall 2022 will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits: 

  • 0.5 PSYC 2600H - Introduction to Learning
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
  • 0.5 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Psychology credits at the 2000 level, B2 category
  • 2.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level

Students who began studies in the Developmental Services Worker Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Durham College's Developmental Services Worker 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 are required to complete the following 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Policing and Community Well-being degree:

  • 0.5 PLCW 1001H - Introduction to Policing and Community Well-being Part 1
  • 0.5 PLCW 1002H - Introduction to Policing and Community Well-being Part 2
  • 0.5 PLCW 2002H - Community Problem-Solving and Analysis
  • 0.5 PLCW 2003H - Social Determinants of Health
  • 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 Community
  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
  • 0.5 SOCI 1002H - Introduction to Sociology II: Exploring Social Life
  • 0.5 additional Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level or beyond
  • 1.0 Policing and Community Well-being credits at the 4000 level
  • 5.5 additional credits, including:
    • At least 4.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s); and
    • No more than 0.5 credit at the 1000 level.

*Additional notes:

  • Fulfilling the requirements above lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Policing and Community Well-being. Students also have the opportunity to 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. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements, which apply to all undergraduate programs (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.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

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Last Updated: September 4, 2024