College of Criminology

College of Criminal Justice (CCJ)

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology program provides students with comprehensive training in criminal justice, law enforcement, forensic science, criminal investigation, correctional administration, public safety, and national security. It prepares graduates for roles in the justice system, public safety, and community crime prevention.

Criminology is the study of crimes, criminals, and crime victims. It also looks at theories that explain illegal and deviant behavior, how society reacts to crime and criminals, how well anti-crime laws work, and the larger political landscape of social control. Criminology is a field of study that looks at crime as a social phenomenon. Because of this, it is a dynamic field of study that is always changing. Students have to do work in sociology and other social science and humanities fields as part of the course. Students who are currently working in the field of criminal justice or other public service fields, as well as students who are hoping to work in these fields in the future, will find this degree to be of interest. Additionally, students who are interested in attending graduate or professional schools will also find this degree to be of interest.

All aspects of criminality, law, and justice policy are represented in our pedagogical offerings. Our students’ skills get better when they learn in the classroom, get hands-on training in the real world, and watch and learn from others. This is made possible by our partnerships with local and national government law enforcement organizations.

Vision

We envision the College of Criminal Justice as a significant Christian Educational Institution actively and continually involved in producing graduates who have the knowledge, skills, attitude, and values to address the problem of criminality in the country and the character and competence to meet the challenges of globalization in the field of Criminal Justice Education.

Mission

The College of Criminal Justice is committed to provide the community with professionally competent and morally upright graduates who can deliver efficient and effective services in crime prevention and intelligence analysis, law enforcement, custody and rehabilitation of offenders, criminological research, application of law and forensic sciences, public safety, and national security align with Christian character.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the BS criminology Program equipped with relevant knowledge, skills, attitude and values shall be able to:

Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior;
Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare;
Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice;
Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal procedure; and
Ensure offenders’ rehabilitation, welfare, development, and re-integration to the community

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Degree Programs

ETEEAP

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Degree Programs

ETEEAP

Elvira Piego Llantos, Ph.D., RCrim
Dean

Christian Greetings!

The College of Criminal Justice at Philippine Christian University is pleased to welcome you if you are seeking a school that encourages its graduates to excel academically and contribute to the community.

Our goal is to help students make the connection between classroom learning and real-world scenarios, enhancing their employability. Our forensic science laboratory, which includes Forensic Photography, Personal Identification, Lie Detection techniques, Questioned Documents Examinations, Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Chemistry, and Toxicology, is equipped with cutting-edge technology. Our other facilities are updated regularly to keep pace with the ever-changing field of criminology. Large lecture halls, a computer lab, a library with Internet access, a media center, and spaces for sports and cultural events are also available.

Since the existence of the College of Criminal Justice at Philippine Christian University-Manila in 2019, it has already given graduates the skills they need to be effective law enforcers in many fields of the justice system and national security. This is the fruit of our efforts to educate our students and hone their technical abilities through participation in a wide variety of mentoring and Student Organizations.

We’re proud that our teaching force is not only board-certified but also works in the field of the justice system. Legal subjects relative to criminology are taught by practicing lawyers, and the field of forensic sciences is taught by actual practicing law enforcers and specialized experts.

I encourage you to explore our website, where you will find detailed information about the College of Criminal Justice as well as the Philippine Christian University, our academic programs, faculty members, student body, and curricula.

We welcome you to the Philippine Christian University-Manila, College of Criminal Justice!

JOHN PAUL C. FERNADEZ, RCrim, MSCJ (c)
Program Head BS in Criminology

Curricular Strategy

All College of Criminology faculty members are expected to not only teach but also practice and do criminology research in their areas of expertise. This is so that students can learn more by combining theory and practice.

In this field, students do a lot of apprenticeship work, on the job training and are required to do applied research with both public and private groups that work to keep law and order. By doing so, they are able to begin establishing contacts in their chosen field and on the job market that will be invaluable to them once they have completed their program.

Research and Development

Community Extension

Linkages

Student Organizations

PCU - USG CCJ Council