This foundational course introduces criminology as a field of study, profession, and component of the criminal justice system. It examines the nature and scope of criminology, its historical development, major schools of thought, crime and criminal behavior, victimization, crime causation, prevention, and control. The course also introduces the roles of criminologists in law enforcement, public safety, investigation, corrections, research, and community service, with emphasis on ethics, human rights, and evidence-informed practice.
- Teacher: Francisco Go
- Teacher: Ricca Ong
Theory and practice of punishment; Philippine correctional system.
- Teacher: Francisco Go
Intelligence gathering, analysis, and counter-intelligence operations.
- Teacher: Elizabeth Sy
Organisation, management, and administration of law enforcement agencies.
- Teacher: Elizabeth Sy
Medico-legal investigation, death classification, and autopsy procedures.
- Teacher: Dennis Ong
Scientific methods applied to crime investigation: fingerprinting, serology, trace evidence.
- Teacher: Dennis Ong
Revised Penal Code: Book II — specific crimes against persons and property.
- Teacher: Cynthia Tan
Principles of the Revised Penal Code: Book I — felonies and circumstances.
- Teacher: Cynthia Tan
Social factors influencing criminal behaviour and deviance.
- Teacher: Benjamin Lim
Foundational concepts, history, and scope of criminology as a discipline.
- Teacher: Benjamin Lim