Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION HED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) No. ° Series of 2018 84 SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY (BS Criminology) PROGRAM In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994," in pursuance of an outcomes- based quality assurance system as advocated under CMO No. 46, s. 2012, entitled "Policy Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in Philippine higher Education Through an Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based QA," and by virtue of Commission en banc Resolution No. 467-2017, dated July 4, 2017, the following policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted ‘and promulgated by the Commission, ARTICLE| INTRODUCTION Section 1. Rationale Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of CMO No. 46, s. 2012, this PSG implements the “shift to learning competency-based standards/outcomes-based education.” It specifies the ‘core competencies’ expected of BS Criminology graduates “regardless of the type of HEI they graduate from.” However, in ‘recognition of the spirit of outcomes-based education and ... of the typology of HEIs,” this PSG also provide “ample space for HEIs to innovate in the curriculum in line with the assessment of how best to achieve learning outcomes in their particular contexts and their respective missions ....” ARTICLE Il AUTHORITY TO OPERATE Section 2. _ Government Recognition All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer BS Criminology must first secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with this PSG. All PHEIs with an existing BS Criminology program are required to shift to an outcomes-based approach based on this PSG. State universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions of these policies and standards Higher Education Development Center Building, .P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines ‘Web Site: ww.ched.gouph Tel, Nos. 441-1177, 385-4391, 441-1169, 441-1149, 441-1170, 441-1216, 392-5296, 441-1220 ‘441-1228, 988-0002, 441-0750, 481-1254, 441-1235, 441-1255, 411-8910, 441-1171, 352-1871ARTICLE Ii GENERAL PROVISIONS Per Section 13 of RA 7722, the higher education institution shall exercise academic freedom in its curricular offerings but must comply with the minimum requirements for ‘specific academic programs, the general education distribution requirements, and the ‘specific professional courses. Section 3. Section 4. The Articles that follow give minimum standards and other requirements and prescriptions. The minimum standards are expressed as a minimum set of desired program outcomes which are given in Article IV Section 6. CHED designed a curriculum to attain Such outcomes. This curriculum is shown in Article V Section 9 as a sample curriculum. The number of units of this curriculum is here prescribed as the “minimum unit requirement” under Section 13 of RA 7722. In designing the curriculum, CHED employed a curriculum map which is shown in Article V Section 11 as a sample curriculum map. Using a leamer-centered/outcomes-based approach CHED also determined appropriate curriculum delivery methods shown in Article \V Section 11. The sample course syllabi given in Article V Section 12 show some of these methods. Based on the curriculum and the means of its delivery, CHED determined the physical resource requirements for the. library, laboratories and other facilities and the human resource requirements in terms of administration and faculty. See Article VI The HEls are allowed to design curricula suited to their own contexts and missions provided that they can demonstrate that the same leads to the attainment of the required minimum set of outcomes, albeit by a different route. In the same vein, they have latitude in terms of curriculum delivery and in terms of specification and deployment of human and physical resources as long as they can show that the attainment of the program outcomes and satisfaction of program educational objectives can be assured by the alternative means they propose. The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation Handbook for Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) and the Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) as @ guide in making their submissions for Sections 16, 17 and 18 of Article VII ARTICLE IV PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Program Description Degree Name ‘The degree program described herein shall be called Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Criminology). Page 2 of 1952 5.3 54 Nature of the Field of Study ore fel of criminology is the study of crime and the various agencies ie fetge. 2s they operate and react to crime, criminals ard vege nee commernte the mission of the Criminology program te prance ine graduates whe taj ofessionally competent’ and. morally usrigie groauafes who can deliver effcient and effecve services in eat Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offering the Criminology program continual eyes ianificant educational institutions, actively ara Program Goals The program aims to: "encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment OF Punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies function and respond to crime, criminals and victims, "prepare the students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection, correctional administration, Public safety and allied fields; * fester the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibilty while serving their fellowmen, community and country, Specific professions and allied fieldsicareersioccupations for graduates A graduate of B.S. Criminology is prepared for careers in the following fields, among others: Criminological Research Scientific crime detection and investigation Crime prevention Law enforcement Correctional administration Public Safety Security management Criminalistics ‘Academe Page 3 of 19Section 6. 61 62 63 64 Program Outcomes The required minimum set of program outcomes are as follows: Common to all programs in all types of schools @. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (POF level 6 descriptor) b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino ©. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and muti- cultural teams (POF level 6 descriptor) Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility ® Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722) Common to the Criminal Justice Education The minimum standards for the Criminal Justice Education program are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes: Conduct criminological research and further studies Ensure public safety and order maintenance Prevent, suppress and control crime Investigate and detect crime Enforce laws, rules and regulations Protect lives and properties Ser) Specific to the graduates of the BS Criminology Program: 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, b. intemalize 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 taw, evidence and criminal procedure; 1. ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community. Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO No. 46, s. 2012 ‘+ For professional institutions: demonstrate a service a service orientation in one's profession ‘+ For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses Particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves ‘* For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects Page 4 of 19Section 7. Section 8. Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans." (RA 7722) A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not included in the minimum set. Sample Performance Indicators Performance Indicators are specific, measurable statements identifying the performance(s) required to meet the outcome; confirmable through evidence PROGRAM OUTCOMES | PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | and broad understanding in | safety, criminal justice and 1. Know theories and principles in law enforcement administration, public safety, criminal justice and human rights | Demonstrate competence law enforcement Seroinistetint Dube 2. Apply theories and principles in| law enforcement administration, public safety, criminal justice and human rights | human rights. ARTICLE V CURRICULUM Curriculum Description a. The BS. 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) b, 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. d. A two-semester, 540 hours Practicum 1 & 2/Community Immersion with 6 credit units is @ 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”, Page 5 of 19Section 9. Sample Curriculum 9.1 Components Outline of the Sample Curriculum for BS Criminology I. General Education A. Core Courses 24 units ‘COURSE | Total ‘CODE COURSE TITLE _ Lecture | Lab | Units GE 1 | General Education 1 3 0 3 GE2 | General Education 2 3 0 3 GE3 | General Education 3 3 0 3 GE4 | General Education 4 3 o 3 GE5 | General Education 5 3 0 3 GE6 | General Education 6 3. oO 3 | GE7__| General Education 7 = 3 0 3 GE8 | General Education 8 3 0 3 on Se TOTAL=| 24 o | 24 B. Elective Courses 9 units ‘COURSE Total CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | [oi EC1__| GE Elective 7 3 0 3 EC2 | GE Elective 2 3 0 3 EC3 | GE Elective 3 3 0 3 TOTAL=| 9 ° 3 C. Mandated Courses 3 units COURSE ] Total GODE COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | (pits PC 1 Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3 ToTAL=| 3 0 3 Il, Additional GE Courses 3 units ‘COURSE Total cope COURSE TITLE _ Lecture | Lab | ie ‘AGGE | General Chemistry (Organic) 2 i 3 TOTAL= | 2 a1 3 Page 6 of 19,IL, Physical Education 8 units a COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | [otal PE 1__| Physical Education 1 2 oi PE2 | Physical Education 2 2 0 2 PE 3 | Physical Education 3 2 0 2 PE 4 | Physical Education 4 2 0 2 ToTAL=| 8 ° 3 Iv. ROTC 6 units ‘COURSE Total cone COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | Total | NSTP 1 _| National Service Training Program 1 3 0 3 [CNSTP2 | National Service Training Program 2 3 0 3 TOTAL=| 6 o 6 V. Professional Courses 124 units A. Core Courses 49 Units COURSE Total coun COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | Goi introduction to Philippine Criminal CLI1 | Justice System : 2 5 CLI2_| Human Rights Education 3 0 3 CLJ3__| Criminal Law (Book 1) 30 3 CLJ4 | Criminal Law (Book 2) 4 0 4 LIS | Evidence 3 0 3 CLI6 | Criminal Procedure and Court Testimony | 3 0 3 I 19 19 B. Major Courses 105 Units Lecture | Lab. | Total Course Code Courses eee ee eae Criminology 1 | Inroduction to Criminology 3 ° 3 Criminology 2_| Theories of Crime Causation 3 o | 3 Criminology 3_| Human Behavior & Victimology 3 o | 3 Professional Conduct and Ethical Criminology 4 | Provessignat © 3 o | 3 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Criminology § | “St ice Syston 3 o | 3 Dispute Resolution and Criminology 6 |" “Crisesiincidents Management aad Oe: Criminological Research 1 Criminology 7 | (Research Methods with Applied | 3 o | 6 Statistics) Sas Criminology 8_| Criminological Research 2 (Thesis so | 3 Page 7 of 19Lecture | Lab. | Total Course Code Courses rae eae ‘Administration (inter-agency approach) | TEA2 | Comparative Models in Policing oo 3 introduction to Industrial Security LEAS mm 3 0 3 Law Enforcement Operations and LEA4 Planning with Crime Mapping s 2 S Forensic 1 __| Forensic Photography 2 i 3 Forensic? | Personal Identification Techniques rece 3 Forensic 3 | Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology | 3. 2 5 Questioned Documents Forensic 4 ee meee 2 1 [3 Forensic 5 tection Techniques 2 3 Forensic 6 | Forensic Ballistics 2 3 Fundamentals of Criminal cceak Investigation and Intelligence S 7 = Specialized Crime Investigation 1 cme with Legal Medicine 5 o = Specialized Crime Investigation 2 cols with Simulation on Interrogation 3 ° 3 and Interview Traffic Management and Accident a a . cola Investigation with Driving Technical English 1 (Investigative eple Report Whiting and Presentation) |_° ® 2 Fire Protection and Arson cpus Investigation ? f : Vice and Drug Education and cole Control g CDI8 | Technical English 2 (Legal Forms) 0 Introduction to Cybercrime and cole Environmental Laws and 2 1 3 Protection CAT Trstiutonal Corrections 3 [0 z CA2__[ Non-Institutional Corrections 3 0 3 CA3 | Therapeutic Modalities Zz | 2 cP1 | Intemship (OJT 1) a eas cP2 Internship (OJT 2) 3 fee Character Formation 1- Nationalism CFLM1 and Patriotism 3 o 3 Character Formation 2 Leadership, Decision Making, Management orem and Administration 7 7 TOTAL 7 105 TOTAL NO. OF UNITS = 177 } QD “ae Page 8 of 199.2 Program of Study BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY (B.S. Crim.) FIRST YEAR: 1" Semester Course Code Courses Lecture Lab | Units GE1 General Education 1 3 0 3 GE2 General Education 2 3 0 3 GE3 General Education 3 3 oO 3 GE4 General Education 4 3 oO 3 EC 4 Elective 1 3 0 3 Criminology 1 | Introduction to Criminology 3 0 3 PE1 Fundamentals of Martial Arts 2 0 2 NSTP 1 National Service Training Program 1 3 oO 3 : Ee TOTAL | 23 0 23 2" Semester Course Code ___ Courses Lecture | Lab Units GES General Education 5 3 oO 3 GEE General Education 6 3 0 3 GET General Education 7 3 oO 3 GES General Education 8 3 oO 3 Intro to Philippine Criminal Justice 3 0 3 Cust System PE Amis and Disarming Technique 2 oO Z NSTP 2 __| National Service Training Program 2 3 0 3 TOTAL 23 oO 20 SECOND YEAR 1° Semester Course Code Courses Lecture Lab Units EC2 Elective 2 3 0 3 PC Life and Works of Rizal 3 oO 3 Fundamentals of Investigation and col Intelligence. 4 0 4 Law Enforcement Organization and LEA1 Administration 4 0 4 LEA2 Comparative Models in Policing 3 0 3 Criminology 2 | Theories of Crime Causation 3 0 3 EC Elective 3 3 0 3 PES | First aid and Water Safety 2 0 2 Page9 of 192" Semester Course Code Courses, Lecture | Lab Units CAt institutional Corrections Tai 0 3 Forensic 4 Forensic Photography zo 4 3 Character Formation, Nationalism _CFLM-1___| ~_and Patriotism ES 0 3 Specialized Crime Investigation 1 col2 with Legal Medicine 3 o 3 Forensic 2 Personal Identification Techniques |__2 4 z AGE ‘General Chemistry (Organic) 2 1 3 Criminology 3 | Human Behavior & Victimolog 3 0 3 Introduction to Industrial Security 3 0 3 LEA3 Concepts PE4 Fundamentals of Marksmanship 2 0 2 i aes [ua TOTAL | 23 3 26 THIRD YEAR 1* Semester COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE Lecture | Lab | Units CLI2 Human Rights Education 3 oO 3 Character Formation with CFLM-2 Leadership, Decision Making, 3 ° 3 Management and Administration COIs ‘Specialized Crime Investigation 2 3 o 3 Forensic 3 Forensic Chemistry and 3 2 5 Toxicology CLs Criminal Law (Book 7) 3 0 3 Law Enforcement Operations and LEA Planning with Crime Mapping 3 0 3 ‘Traffic Management and Accident cola Investigation with Driving 0 Professional Conduct and Ethical Criminology 4 Saitaeds 0 TOTAL | 24 2 26 2" Semester Course Code Lecture | Lab | Units CA2 3 0 3 Cla Criminal Law (Book 2) 4 0 4 Forensic 4 ‘Questioned Documents 2 1 3 | Examination | Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile |__ Criminology 5 Justice System 3 0 3 Forensic 5 Lie Detection Techniques 2 1 3 i Technical English 1 (Technical __cpis Report Writing and Presentation) 3 o 3 cols Fire Protection and Arson 3 | o 3 Investigation | ToTAL| 202 22 Page 10 of 194* Semester FOURTH YEAR Course Code Courses Lecture | Lab | Units Criminology see Practicum 1 Internship (On-the Job Training 1) | ours) 3 CAB Therapeutic Modalities 2 0 2 CLS Evidence 3 0 3 Dispute Resolution and Criminology 6 Crises/Incidents Management 3 o 3 Criminoiogical Research 1 (Research Methods with Applied Criminology 7 ‘stailetion 3 0 3 Vice and Drug Education and le col7 Coat 3 0 3 L TOTAL 47 0 17 2" Semester ‘Course Code Courses [Lecture | Lab | Units ‘Criminology (270 Practicum 1 | Internship (On-the Job Training 1) 3 | Field 3 7 Hours) Forensic 6 Forensic Ballistics 2 1 3 CLI6 ‘Criminal Procedure and Court 3 0 3 Testimony Criminological Research 2 (Thesis Criminology 8 Writing and Presentation) 3 0 3 Criminological Research 2 CDI 8. Technical English 2 (Legal Forms) x | 0 3 cols introduction to Cybercrime and 2 1 3 Environmental Laws and Protection | | TOTAL | 16 2 18 Section 10. Practicum/On-theJob training and Community Immersion Requirement ‘A two-semester Practicum/Community Immersion is required in the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program. It will be undertaken by the students in the 1st and 2" Semester of the 4” curriculum year level and they will be assigned to different areas of the community. The unique feature of the program is the student's contribution to “police visibility” Students undergoing Practicum shall submit a research report which shall be case Study or a Case Analysis. The report will integrate the theories into the practicum experiences in the place where the students have been assigned. It should reflect the student's involvement in the enforcement of the law. The research report shall be submitted after the semester, to the faculty committee and Page 11 of 19approved by the Head of the Criminology department, as a requirement of the course. ‘There shall be a link-up of the school with accredited police or security training centers, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), Philippine National Police (PNP), Crime Laboratory, Corrections and Rehabilitation Training Center, Fire Stations, Probation and Parole Administration and Bureau of Immigration. Community Immersion shall maintain an accurate record of activities of students undergoing the said program The school shall ensure ample protection to life and limb of students through insurance which will be taken on the student's account, and other appropriate safety nets. The provisions stipulated under CMO No. 37 s. 2010 entitled “Guidelines in the Conduct of Practicum (On-the Job Training and ‘Community Immersion) Requirement for BS Criminology Students", shall be considered in the conduct of practicum, provided that the provisions thereof are consistent with this policies, standards and guidelines ‘Sample Curriculum Map a. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior; b. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare ©. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice; d. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime; e. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure; 1. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community. | Program Outcomes Professional Courses A,[s {[clo|;elTF Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System (to include JJ) tit Criminal Law (Book 1) To D Criminal Law (Book 2) z Pa |b: D Evidence Dlo;Pl| oD Criminal Procedure and Court Testimon aoe Pop Human Rights Education DD D Introduction to Criminolog) Theories of Crime Causation ‘Human Behavior and Victimolog Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System t]o|0)0|—| -lol-| lo| —lo-| o]o|0) >| Dispute Resolution and Crises/Incidents Management v2 do) D 1 Il Page 12 of 19Program Outcomes | Professional Courses Bic D E ‘Criminological Research 1 Criminological Research 2 i ofa P Law Enforcement Organization and Administration | 0 |) Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts ‘Comparative Models in Policing Personal Identification Techniques: Forensic Photography Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Questioned Documents Examination Lie Detection Techniques |-|-|-|-|-/-|» Forensic Ballistics Fundamentals of Criminal investigation and Intelligence ‘Specialized Crime Investigation 7 ‘Specialized Crime Investigation 2 v |v0] 0 Traffic Management and Accident investigation with Driving vo] 0 |o}o] 0 Technical English 1 (Legal Forms) Technical English 2 (Technical Report Writing and Presentation) Fire Protection and Arson 0/0) Vioe and Drug Education and Control Introduction to Cybercrime and Environmental 1 Laws and Protection = |v} a]0 [>| 0 |>}} v [ojolo\clolo} Institutional Corrections I ion-Institutional Corrections a ‘Therapeutic Modalities v/-|0)0| 0) ‘Character Formation 1- Nationalism and Patriotisn ‘Character Formation 2- Leadership, Decision Making, Management and Administration Practicum (OJT 1) old Practicum (OJT2) glo] oO} oo] o}e}v/x\ 0) Legend: I= Introduced, P —Practiced skills with supervision, D - Demonstrated skills, without supervision. Section 12. Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery The B.S. Criminology curriculum adheres to a leamer-centered paradigm. It begins with clearly stated competencies students must acquire and demonstrate at the end of the four-year program. Appropriate teaching-learning strategies facilitate the acquisition of these competencies. Under this paradigm, students are the subject of the learning process enabling them to achieve potential. The teaching-learning process is_ interactive, collaborative and experiential. The teacher is a and collaborator. mentor, their participatory, full facilitator Page 13 of 19Section 13. Section 14. Section 15. 15.4 The following methodologies/strategies may be used) Lecture / discussion * Use of cooperative / active learning strategies such as games, role play, project-based leaming, dialogues, journals, buzz sessions, brain storming, concept mapping, think-pair-share, counsel brainstorming exercise Return demonstration + Scenario-thinking ‘+ Exposure trip (local or international) Community/industry immersion Self-assessment Reflective learning experience Case analysis Creation of individual learning portfolio Community/industry mapping exercise Critique or reflections Partnership and linkage ‘Sample Syllabi for Selected Core Courses See Annex A ARTICLE VI REQUIRED RESOURCES istration Program Adi The College of Criminal Justice shall be @ distinct and separate college headed by a fulltime Dean who must be a holder of Doctoral Degree in Criminology or other allied courses such as Psychology, Sociology, Public Safety, and Doctor of Laws, with credentials duly authenticated by the Commission or as may be allowed by the rules. He must have had at least 5 years teaching and 3 years administrative/supervisory experience. The Criminology Department shall be under the College of Criminal Justice. It shall be administered by a full-time department head who must be a graduate of B.S. Criminology and at least MS. in Criminology with credentials duly authenticated by the Commission or as may be allowed by the rules; a registered Criminologist; and with at least 3 years teaching and 1 year supervisory experience. In case the College of Criminal Justice has only a Criminology Department, the College dean may serve as Department Head in concurrent capacity Faculty Faculty members teaching professional courses shall be holders of at least masters and baccalaureate degrees in Criminology and other related degrees, registered professionals, with credentials duly authenticated by the Commission or as may be allowed by the rules, Page 14 of 19