Policing in Society Specialization

What is the Policing in Society Specialization?

The Policing in Society specialization will explore the role of law enforcement in society, as well as historical and contemporary issues related to policing and law enforcement. Topics of focus include the policing of diverse communities, emerging patterns in policing and law enforcement, and evidence-based policing.  

How can I apply?

Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U). All other applicants should refer to admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission.

To learn more about the admissions process and apply, visit our Undergraduate Admissions website.

Experiential Learning: 

To learn more about the Policing in Society Specialization program’s experiential learning opportunities (e.g., Co-op, the Practicum, the Internship, and community engagement projects), check out the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ Experiential Learning Office.

What courses will I take?

For program maps and course descriptions, please visit the Criminology and Justice page in our Academic Calendar. Be sure to select the correct year of study from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner.