Pili Capital College, Incorporated
San Isidro, Pili, Camarines Sur
College of Criminal Justice Education
Course Syllabus in Criminology 1 - Introduction to Criminology
VISION
The Criminal Justice Education envisions an institution that leads in the integral formation of men and women who assume active roles in the promotion of public
order and safety, and contribute to the total development of the human society
MISSION
To provide relevant quality education that forms professionally competent morally upright criminology practitioners lead in the effective and efficient delivery of
program and services in the community.
I. Course Title: CLJ-1 Introduction to Criminology
II.
Course Description:
III. Credit Unit: 3 Units/ Week
IV. Time Allotment: 54 Hours
V.
Course Placement: 1stYear BSCriminology
VI.
Key Concepts using OBE Approach:
a. A learning environment where students learn from one another through an interactive and cooperative learning i.e. Small Group and Reflective
Discussion etc.
b. Combining theories and experiential learning through practical application towards transmission of knowledge leading to enforcement of laws, rules
and regulations.
c. Analyzing issues in a holistic way that accounts for the past, present, and future, and includes the personal, local and global levels
d. Promoting values such as compassion in law enforcement profession, honesty, hard work, integrity, interdependence, diversity, sustainability and
strong moral compass.
I.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO):
A. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior;
B. Internalize the historical and diverse approaches of different codes
C. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement pillar and its responsibility;
D. Utilize Criminalistics or Forensic Science in the investigation and detection of crime;
E. Apply the principles of each pillars of criminal justice system in enforcing law against criminality;
F. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
II.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Recognize and apply the legal viewpoint in dealing with crimes and criminals;
2. Discuss and execute the different procedures in Crime Scene Investigation of different law enforcement pillars and its responsibility
3. Identify and apply the different Fields of Forensic Sciences or Criminalistics as allowed under the Pillars of Criminal Justice System
III. COURSE / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Understand and apply the knowledge on different laws/codes in dealing crimes and criminals
Exemplify and implement the appropriate laws pertaining to the welfare and protection of the victims;
Classify and demonstrate the Basic Concepts and Principles of Criminal Investigation;
Describe and apply the responsibility of law enforcement pillar in conducting criminal investigation Identify and apply the different Philippine laws in
dealing with the current issues on criminality.
5. Explore and apply the knowledge on the use of different techniques in dealing with the criminal complaint of an individual;
6. Understand and use the principles of Criminal Law, Rules on Criminal Evidence, Rules on Criminal Procedure, and related special laws in the course of
investigation;
Detailed Course Outline:
PROGRAM
OUTCOMES
PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR
COURSE/LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Internalize the
concepts of
Different kinds
of laws during
medieval time
Recognize and
apply the legal
perspective in
dealing with crimes
and criminals;
Understand and apply
the knowledge on
different laws/codes in
dealing crimes and
criminals
COURSE CONTENT/TOPICS
1. Basic Definition of Terms
a. Mesopotamian Laws and Codes
b. Greek laws, Roman system, and Canon Laws
Common Law, and Germanic Law.
2. Legal perspective in dealing with crimes and criminals
Internalize the
historical and
diverse
approaches of
different codes
Recognize and
Implement the
Rights of the
Accused and
Victims Welfare;
Exemplify and
implement the
appropriate approaches
to the welfare and
protection of the
victims
3. Historical Approach
4. Legalistic approach
5. Socio-behavioral approach
6. World order approaches
7. Operational reality approach
8. Organizational approach
Teaching Learning
Activities (TLAs)
 Case-Based
Scenario
Assessment
Task
 Graded
Performance
 Film Viewing
 Oral
Recitation/
Reaction
Paper
 Reaction
(Oral/Written)
 Argumentation/
Interaction
 Case-Based
Scenario
 KSA
 Graded
Performance
 Exam
Time
Frame
7 hours
1-3 week
7 hours
3-5
weeks
Demonstrate
competence
and broad
understanding
of the
historical
background of
Philippine Laws
Demonstrate
competence
and broad
understanding
in law
enforcement
pillar and its
responsibility
Discuss the
historical
background of
Philippines laws
Identify and apply the
different Philippine laws
in dealing with the
current issues on
criminality.
3. Historical background of Philippine Laws
 Brainstorming
 Written Test
a. Written law
 Group Activities
 Graded
Recitation
b. Unwritten form
 Graded
Performance
c. Penal Laws.
d. special Laws
Discuss and
execute the
different
procedures in
Crime Scene
Investigation of
different law
enforcement pillars
and its
responsibility
Describe and apply the
responsibility of law
enforcement pillar in
conducting criminal
investigation
4. Law enforcement pillar and its responsibility
 Brainstorming
 Written Test
a. PNP
 Group Activities
 Graded
Recitation
b. NBI
7 hours
5-7
weeks
 Role playing
d. LTO
 Graded
Performance
e. BOC
 Exam
c. BIR
7 hours
7-9
weeks
f. FDA
g. PCG
h. PSSC
i. MARINA
j. BFD
k. BFAR
l. PDEA
Demonstrate
competence
and broad
understanding
prosecution
pillar
Discuss and
execute the
different
proceduresof
prosecution pillar
Explore and apply the
knowledge on the use
of different techniques
in dealing with the
criminal complaint of an
individual;
5. How the prosecution deal regarding grievance or  Case-Based
complaint of an individual?
How other prosecuting offices under the Department of
Justice deals on the complaint?
a. National Prosecution Service
Scenario
 KSA
 Graded
Performance
7 hours
9-11
weeks
b. Office of the Special Prosecutor
c. Office of the Ombudsman
d. City and Provincial Prosecutor office
Internalize the
system of
criminal
procedure
Identify and apply
the different Fields
of Forensic
Sciences or
Criminalistics as
allowed under the
Pillars of Criminal
Justice System
Identify and
demonstrate the
systems of criminal
procedures
6. Three systems of Criminal Procedure
a. Inquisitorial
b. Accusatorial
Apply the
principles of
each pillars of
criminal justice
system in
enforcing law
against
criminality
Recognize and
apply the different
jurisdiction of court
organizations in
filing criminal cases
Identify and
demonstrate the
appropriate court
jurisdiction of given
cases
7. The Jurisdiction of Court Organizations
Demonstrate
competence
and broad
understanding
Identify and apply
the different
responsibilities of
each agency in the
Identify and
demonstrate the
appropriate agency’s
where a certain inmate
8. Correctional Agencies includes:
a. Bureau of Corrections
b. Parole and Probation Administration
 Simulation
 Graded
Performance
c. Mixed
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Supreme Court
Court of appeals
Sandiganbayan
Regional Trial Court
Municipal Trial Court
Municipal Circuit Trial Court
Metropolitan Trial Court
Municipal Trial Courts in Cities
 KSA
 Exam
 Simulation
 KSA
 Case-Based
Scenario
 Graded
Performance
 Simulation
 KSA
 Case-Based
Scenario
 Graded
Performance
7 hours
11-12
weeks
6 hours
12-13
weeks
6 hours
13-14
weeks
of different
correctional
agencies
Corrections sytem
Explore and apply the
knowledge on the use
of different treatment
of offenders of each
agency
Internalize the
concepts of
human rights
and victim
welfare;
Recognize and
Implement the
Rights of the
Accused and
Victims Welfare;
Demonstrate
competence
and broad
understanding
in concept of
penology and
intervention
programs of
corrections
institutions
Discuss and
execute the
different concepts
of penology and
intervention
programs of
corrections
institution:
Ensure
offenders’
welfare and
development
for their reintegration to
will serve his sentence
Understand and apply
the knowledge on
intervention program of
correctional institutions
Exemplify and
implement the
appropriate treatment
of correctional
institutions
Classify and
demonstrate the Basic
Concepts and Principles
of penology
 Quiz
c. Board of Pardons and Parole
d.
e.
f.
g.
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Provincial jails
Provincial rehabilitation centers
Regional Youth Rehabilitation Centers.
.
9. Concept of penology and intervention
programs of correctional institution
 Simulation
 KSA
 Case-Based
Scenario
 Graded
Performance
6 hours
15-16
weeks
the community
Apply the
principles
GCTA in the
treatment
programs of
Persons
Deprive of
Liberty (PDL)
Apply the
principles of
the two-fold of
the community
pillar.
 Simulation
 KSA
 Case-Based
Scenario
 Graded
Performance
Recognize and
Implement the
Rights of the
Accused and
Victims Welfare
Understand and use the
principles of different
correctional agencies in
their treatment
program
10. Treatment programs of different correctional
agencies.
Recognize and
Implement the
Rights of the
Accused and
Victims Welfare
Understand and use the
principles of the two
fold of community pillar
11. Two-fold of the community pillar
 Simulation
a. Participate in law enforcement activities
 Case-Based
b. Participate in the promotion of peace and order
Scenario
 Quiz
The College adopts the following grading system:
1. Course rating are computed to the following distribution:
Grading System
Numerical Grade
Percentage
99 – 100
98
97
96
Numerical
Grade
1.0
1.10
1.20
1.25
 KSA
 Graded
Performance
 Exam
Periodical Exam
Recitation/Quizzes
Project
Attendance
-
6 hours
16-17
weeks
40%
30%
20%
10%
100%
Description
(Description is added to describe student performance)
Pass/meeting Very Excellent academic performance
Pass/meeting Excellent academic performance
Pass/meeting above average academic performance
Pass/meeting above average academic performance
6 hours
17-18
weeks
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74 or Less
DRP
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
170
1.75
1.80
1.90
2.00
2.10
2.20
2.25
2.30
2.25
2.30
2.40
2.50
2.60
2.70
2.75
2.80
2.90
3.00
5.00
Dropped
Pass/meeting average academic performance
Pass/meeting average academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
Pass/meeting minimum academic performance
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Failed
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Regular attendance
Quizzes (Weekly) and Recitations
Examinations (Prelim, Midterm and Pre-Final, Final)
Interactive Participation
Individual and Group Activities
6.
7.
8.
9.
Reporting/Oral Presentation
Criminological Research Output related to crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior
On-line Activities
Reflective Discussion
COURSE POLICY
1. Punctuality and regular attendance is expected of every student.
2. The teacher and/or assigned class beadle will regularly check the attendance every meeting
3. A student is considered late if he/she arrives after the checking of the attendance and will be marked absent if he/she arrives 15 minutes after the start of the
class.
4. Checking of attendance is part of classroom management which aids in the effective teaching-learning process.
On Examination
 All examinations will be administered as scheduled by the Office of the College Registrar
 Delayed examination may be given consistent to the school policy on delayed exam
References:
Guevara, Criminal Jurisprudence & Procedures, 2n ed., Wiseman’s Book Trading, 2014
Garcia, Philippine Criminal Justice System w/ Indigenous Justice System , Wiseman’s Book Trading, 2016
Alma Jose, Isaias, Notes in Criminal Justice System in the Philippine Setting, PCCR, Manila, 1992
Reid, , Sue Titus, criminal Justice System, 2nd ed., New York: Mc Millan Publixhing Co. 1990
Pe, C. and Alfredo, T. (1979, Katarungan Pambarangay; Dynamics of Compulsary Conciliation, Manila, UST Press
Submitted by:
Approved by:
WILMOR T. PLOPINIO
_____________________
Instructor
EVP for Academic Affairs