College of Criminology
Introduction to Course
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology is an engrossing journey through the heart of human behavior, law enforcement, and societal order. It is a tapestry woven with strands of mystery, insight, and illumination, in which students embark on a thrilling journey through the criminal justice system and the labyrinthine halls of the human mind. As they move through the intellectual landscape, they uncover the mystery of crime, deconstructing its causes, patterns, and consequences with scholarly precision and relentless determination.
From the gripping pages of criminal psychology to the venerable halls of jurisprudence, students travel through a rich tapestry of fields, each thread carefully woven into the fabric of criminological investigation. Each lecture, seminar, and field study provide them with significant insights into the complexity of law enforcement, criminal investigation, and rehabilitation, illuminating their brains with the flickering flame of knowledge and empowering their spirits with the pursuit of justice. The Bachelor of Science in Criminology is not simply an academic pursuit—it is a transforming voyage that beckons the brave and curious to uncover the secrets of human behavior and plan a course toward a safer, more just world.
Curriculum
- The B.S. in Criminology has a total of 177 units. The program is comprised of the General Education components, professional courses and practicum (On-the-Job Training/Community Immersion)
- The General Education courses are in accordance with the requirements of CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series 2013- General Education Curriculum (GEC): Holistic Understandings, Intellectual and Civic Competencies.
- There must be professional courses with a total of 121 credit units.
- A two-semester, 540 hours Practicum 1 & 2/Community Immersion with 6 credit units is a requirement where in the students are assigned to different areas of the community. The Unique feature of the program is the students’ contribution to “police visibility”.
