Notre Dame of Midsayap College

Midsayap, Cotabato

College of Criminal Justice Education

Bachelor in Science in Criminology
AY 2023-2024

PROGRAM SYLLABI

I. Vision:

We envision to bring the best of the Notre Dame Spirit of Asia and the rest of the world.

II. Mission:

As a Filipino Academic community, Notre Dame of Midsayap College commits herself to empower each person to lead meaningful life and to make a positive
difference through quality, relevant and liberating education.
 III. Core Values

Inspired by the charism of St. Eugene de Mazenod, Notre Dame of Midsayap College formulates core values that serve as the faculty, staff and students’ guide
towards quality education(D.A.R.E.S):

Driven by Faith.We strive to serve with dignity inspired by Mary as our model and St. Eugene de Mazenod as our guide, and to be courageous to take on

the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world.

 Agility. We make sure to be flexible to take on the challenges and adapt to the changes of the 21 st century by anticipating change, generating confidence,

initiating actions, liberating thinking, and evaluating results.

Respect. We foster a high regard for the environment, diversity of religion and uniqueness of each person to promote the culture of peace and dialogue.

Excellence. We strive to be moulders of the holistic development of learners for them to be globally competent by conforming to the highest standards of

performance.

Service. We take pride in providing noteworthy assistance to others and the poor in their many faces by providing exceptional service with passion and

commitment.

IV. Institutional Outcomes:

A graduate of Notre Dame of Midsayap College has the ability to:

A. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the specific field of practice.
B. Apply effective communication skills using culturally appropriate language.
C. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
D. Display respect in diversity of people, respond willingly and exhibit commitment in the stewardship of God’s creation.
 E. Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems.
F. Uphold the highest standard of performance to become at par with global demands.
G. Generate knowledge using research and development projects.
H. Exhibit agility and flexibility to adapt changes.
I. Exemplify integrity by taking full responsibility of his actions driven by faith.

V. Program Outcomes:

Responding to the country’s needs for peaceful local and global communities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminology aims to produce professionally
competent and morally upright graduates who are proficient in the knowledge and practice of criminology essential to the organization and operation of law
enforcement agencies.

A. The graduates of Criminology profession program have the ability to:

1. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline
3. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments
4. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners
5. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices*
6. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
7. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities
8. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities
9. Demonstrate positive difference in his/her workplace.
10. Uphold the CORE values of NDMC inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Eugene De Mazenod

B. The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminology have the ability to:

1. Deliver efficient and effective services in crim prevention investigation, law enforcement , custody and rehabilitation of offenders;
 2. Conduct research and inquiry related to crime and criminal behavior;
3. Uphold the values of leadership, integrity , accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country; and
4. Pass the Criminologists Licensure Examination and other related government service examinations.

C. The Graduates are prepared to fulfil the following job profiles:

a. Criminologist
b. Law Enforcement Officer
c. Correctional Officer
d. Fire Officer
e. Parole and Probation Officer
f. Professor
g. Custom Officer
h. Forensic Specialist
i. Security Officer/ Supervisor
j. Special Investigator
k. Private Investigator
l. Entrepreneur

VI. Curriculum

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY (BSCRIM.)

Based on CMO 5, Series 2018
 First Year – First Semester
Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
US 101 Understanding the self 3 None
PH 101 Readings in Philippine History 3 None
CRIM101 Introduction to Criminology 3 None
GEE 102 Gender and Society 3 None
LEA 101 Law Enforcement Administration (Inter-agency approach) 4 None
LEA 102 Comparative Models in Policing 3 None
**RE 101 Old Testament-Salvation History 3 None
**RS 101 Arabic Writings & Readings in the Qu’ran 3 None
PE 101C Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness. Movement Competency 2 None
Training
NSTP101/MS 1 Reserve Officer Training Course 3 None
Total 27/30

First Year – Second Semester

Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
CW101 The contemporary world 3 None
CRIM102 Theories of Crime Causation 3 CRIM 101
CDI10 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence 4 None
LEA 104 Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts 3 LEA 101
FOR102 Forensic Photography 3 None
CDI104C Intoduction to Cybercrime 3 None
**RE 102 New Testament-Christology 2 **RE 101
**RE 102 Arabic Writings & Readings in the Qu’ran 3 **RE 101
PE 102C Arnis and Disarming techniques 2 PE 101
 NSTP 102/MS 2 Reserve Officer Training Course 3 NSTP101
Total 27/30

Second Year - First Semester

Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
STS101 Science Technology & Society 3 None
MW101 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 None
ETHICS101 Ethics 3 None
CLJ 201 Philippine Criminal Justice System 3 CRIM 101
CFLM 201 Character Formation, Nationalism and Patriotism 3 None
CDI 203 Specialized Crime Investigation 1 with legal Medicine 3 CDI 102C
CA 201 Institutional Corrections 3 None
FOR203 Personal Identification Techniques 3 None
PE103C First Aid and Water Safety 2 PE 101C
Total 26/29

Second Year – Second Semester

Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
AA101 Art Appreciation 3 None
RIZAL 101 Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3 None
CRIM204 Human Behavior and Victimology 3 CRIM 101
GC 202 General Chemistry (Organic) 3 None
 CLJ 202 Human Rights Education 3 None
CLJ 204 Criminal Law (Book 1) 3 For101
CA 202 Non-institutional Corrections 3 CA201
CDI 202C Environmental Laws and Protection 3 None
PE 104C Marksmanship & Combat Shooting 2 PE 101C
Peace Ed Peace Education 3 None
Total 29

Third Year – First Semester

Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
FOR301 Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 5 None
CFLM301 Character Formation with leadership, Decision making, Mgt. and Admin. 3 CFLM101
CDI 301 Specialized Crime Investigation 2 3 CDI 102
LEA 104 Law Enforcement Opt. and planning w/crime mapping 3 LEA101
CDI 303 Traffic Mgt. and Accident Investigation w/Driving 3 CDI 101
CRIM301 Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard 3 CRIM103
CLJ 301 Criminal Law ( Book 2) 4
*RE 105 Christian Morality and Social Responsibility 3 *RE104
*RE 105 Religious Denominations of the world 3 *RE104
Total 27
Third Year – Second Semester
Grade Course Number Descriptive Title Units Pre-requisite
CRIM302 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System 3 CRIM103
FOR302 Lie Detection Techniques 3 For101
CDI 301 Technical English 1 (Technical Report Writing and Presentation) 3 CDI 101
 CRIM 304 Criminological Research 1 (Research Method and Applied Statistics) 3 None
FOR304 Questioned Documents 3 For101
CLJ304 Evidence 3 CLJ101, CLJ102
CRIM 306C Dispute Resolution and Crisis, Incident Management 3 CRIM 101
CDI 304 Fire Protection and Arson Investigation 3 CDI 101
RE 4/ RS 4 Liturgy and Sacraments/ Islamic Customs and Traditions 3 RE 3 / RS 3
Total 27

FOURTH YEAR – First Semester

CRIM 401 Criminological Research 2 (Thesis Writing and Presentation) 3 CRIM 107
FOR401 Forensic Ballistics 3 For105
CDI 401 Technical English 2 (Legal forms) 3 CDI 105
CA 401 Therapeutic Modalities 2 CA101
CAP 401 Competency Appraisal 1 1 CRIM 101
CLJ 401 Criminal Procedure and Court Testimony 3 CLJ104
GEE 106 Philippine Indigenous Communities 3 None
PC 101 Purposive Communication 3 None
GEE 104 Living in the IT Era 3
CDI 306 Vice and Drug Education and Control 3 None

Total 27
FOURTH YEAR – Second Semester
PRAC 402 Internship I (On-the-job training 1) 3
PRAC 404 Internship II (On-the-job training 2) 3
Total 6
 SUMMARY
GENERAL Education 39 UNITS
Professional Education Courses 124 UNITS
Institutional 19 UNITS
Physical Education 8 UNITS
NSTP 6 UNITS
Total 196 UNITS

VII. Curriculum Map

COURSE Program Outcomes

CODE TITLE a b c d e f g h i j k
CRIM101 Introduction to Criminology I I I I I I I I I I I
LEA 101 Administration (Inter-agency approach) P I I I I I I I P I I
LEA 102 Comparative Models in Policing I I I I I I D D I I I
PE 101C Fundamentals of Martial Arts I I I I I I D D I I I
CRIM102 Theories of Crime Causation I I I I I I I I I I I
CDI101 Fund'tl of Investigation and Intelligence D D D D D D D D D D D
LEA 103 Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts P P P P P P P P P P P
FOR101 Forensic Photography I I I I I I D D I I I
PE 102C Arnis and Disarming techniques I I I I I I D D I I I
CLJ 101 Philippine Criminal Justice System I I I I I I I I I I I
CFLM 101 Character Formation, Nationalism and Patriotism I I I I I I D D I I I
CDI 102 Specialized Crime Investigation 1 with legal Medicine I I I I I I I I I I I
CA 101 Institutional Corrections P I I I I I I I P I I
FOR102 Personal Identification Techniques I I I I I I D D I I I
PE103C First Aid and Water Safety I I I I I I D D I I I
CRIM103 Human Behavior and Victimology I I I I I I I I I I I
CLJ 102 Human Rights Education D D D D D D D D D D D
CLJ 103 Criminal Law (Book 1) P P P P P P P P P P P
PE 104C Marksmanship & Combat Shooting I I I I I I D D I I I
FOR103 Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology I I I I I I D D I I I
CFLM102 Character Formation with leadership, Decision making, I D D D D D D D I D D
Mgt. and Admin.
CDI 103 Specialized Crime Investigation 2 I I I I I I I I I I I
LEA 104 Law Enforcement Opt. and planning w/crime mapping I I I I I I D D I I I
CDI 104 Traffic Mgt. and Accident Investigation w/Driving I I I I I I D D I I I
CA 102 Non- institutional Correction I I I I I I I I I I I
CRIM104 Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard D D D D D D I I D D D
CLJ 104 Criminal Law (Book 2) I I I D D D P P I I I
CRIM105 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System I D D D D D D D I D D
FOR105 Lie Detection Techniques I I I D D P D D I I I
CDI 105 Technical English 1 (Technical Report Writing and I D D D D P D D I D D
Presentation)
CRIM 107 Criminological Research 1 (Research Method and Applied I I I D D D P P I I I
Statistics)
FOR104 Questioned Documents I I I I I I I I I I I
CLJ105 Evidence P I I I I I I I P I I
CDI 106 Fire Protection and Arson Investigation I I I I I I D D I I I
CDI 107 Vice and Drug Education and Control I I I I I I D D I I I
CDI 109 Introduction to Cybercrime and Environmental Laws and I I I I I I I I I I I
Protection
CRIM106 Dispute Resolution and Crises, Incident Management D D D D D D D D D D D
CRIM 108 Criminological Research 2 (Thesis Writing and P P P P P P P P P P P
 Presentation)

FOR106 Forensic Ballistics I I I I I I D D I I I

CDI 108 Technical English 2 (Legal forms) I I I I I I D D I I I
CA 103 Therapeutic Modalities I I I I I I I I I I I
CAP 1 Competency Appraisal 1 I I I I I I I I I I I
CLJ106 Criminal Procedure and Court Testimony P I I I I I I I P I I
PRAC 1 Internship I (On-the-job training 1) I I I I I I D D I I I
PRAC 2 Internship II (On-the-job training 2) I I I I I I D D I I I

VIII. Performance Indicators

Program Outcomes Performance Indicators

 Know theories and principles in law enforcement administration, public safety
a. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law criminal justice and human rights.
enforcement administration, public safety, criminal justice   Apply theories and principles in law enforcement administration, public safety,
and human rights. criminal justice and human rights.
 An ability to apply knowledge in criminology, crime prevention, law enforcement,
scientific crime detection, jurisprudence, forensic science and correctional
administration.
 An ability to appreciate moral and ethical standards and apply the NDMC VMG
and College objectives in day-to-day living as professionals.
 An ability to analyze current issues in crime and criminology.

 An ability to use the techniques, skills acquired in the practice of criminology in

criminalistics, corrections, investigation and security management.
 An ability to comprehend the intricacies of forensic science and integrate the
 implications in the field of research and investigation.
 An ability to empathize with the marginalized sector of the community.

 An ability to communicate effectively and promote cross-cultural relationships.

IX. Course Number: CRIM 102C

X. Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation

XI. Course Description:

This course captures the theoretical perspective of crime causation committed by individuals and institutions. It provides a wide array of theories
from all dimensions and aspects of the person, such as biological,psychological, and social. It also discuss some of the notable theorist behind those theories.

XII. Number of Units: 3 units

XIII. Number of Hours: 54 hours

XIV. Pre-requisite Subject/s: none

Co-requisite/s: none
 XV. Course Requirements:

Examinations: Trinals, Midterm and Finals

Quizzes including periodical examinations

1. Assignments, Research Works, Oral and Written Reports

XVI. Grading System: Formal examinations, short and long quizzes, recitation, reporting and research

TG =item 1 + item II MG = item1 + item II FG = TG+MG+ 2TFG

________________ _________________ ________________
2 2 4
Item 1 – 60% item 1a + 40% item 1b Item 1 – 60% item 1a + 40% item 1b Item 1 – 60% item 1a + 40% item 1b

Item 1a = Q, Class Recitation Item 1a = Q, Class Recitation Item 1a = Q, Class Recitation

Item 1b = Assignment, Reports, Experiments Item 1b = Assignment, Reports, Experiments Item 1b = Assignment, Reports, Experiments
Item II = Trinal Exam Equivalent Item II = Midterm Exam Equivalent Item II = Final Exam Equivalent

TFG = item I + item II

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XVII. Course Outline and Time Frame

Trinal (Weeks 1-6) Course Content/Topics

Week 1 Biological Theories on Crime Causation:
 What is a Theory?
 What is Causation?
 What is Biological Theory?
 What is Positivism?
Week 2 Biological Theories on Crime Causation:
 What is Scientific Method?
 The 7 steps of Scientific Method
 Early Philosophy and Crime
 Crime and Punishment in the Middle Ages

Week Biological and Early Genetic Theories:

 Physical Traits
 Body Types & Physiques
 Theorists and Studies on Crime

Week 3 Psychological Theories on Crime Causation:

 What is Psychology?
 What is Psychology Criminology
 Difference between Criminal Psychology and Criminal Psychiatry
 Three major Psychological Theories of Crime Causation
 What is Psychodynamics?
Week 4 Personality Theorist and Theories
 Sigmund Freud
 Freud’s Model of Personality Development
 Freud’s Level of Awareness
 Freud’s Structure of Personality and Criminality
Week 5 Psychological Theorist and Studies on Crime and Delinquency in Relation to Freud’s
 August Aichorn
 David Abrahamsen
 Cyril Burt
 William Healy
 Walter Bromberg
 Hans Eysenk
 Erick Erickson's Development Stages

Week 6 Trinal Examination

Midterm (Weeks 7-12)
Week 7 Cognitive Theorists and Theories
 Lawrence Kohlberg
 Levels of Moral Development
 Kennenth Dodge and Nicki Crick
 Steps in Children Process Information Theory (SIP)
Week 8  Groups of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
 Level of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
 Kinds of Mental Disorders
Week 9 Sociological Theories on Crime Causation:
 Sociologist Perspective on Crime in the 20th Century
 Social Division of Crime
 What is Social Learning Theory?
 What is Behaviorism?
 Behaviorism Learning Theories
 The Bobo Doll Experiment(s)
 Bandura’s 4 Principles of Social Learning

Week 10  What is Reciprocal Determinism?

 Key Tenents of Social Learning Theory
 Sociological Perspectives on Crime and Deviance: General Theories
 Sociological Perspectives on Criminality : Positivism
Week 11 Sociological Theorist and Theories on Crime Causation:
a) Karl Marx - Social Conflict Theory
b) Charles Wright Mills - Modern Conflict Theory
c) Gabriel Tarde - Imitation and Suggestion Theory
 Three Laws of Imitation
d) Emil Durkheim - Classical Social DisorganizationTheory
e) Robert Ezra Park - Urban Ecology Theory
 Zonal Theory of Crime
Week 12 Midterm Examination
Finals (Weeks 13-18)
Week 13 a) Gresham Sykes and David Matza - Neutralization Theory
b) David Matza - Delinquency and Drift Theory
c) Ivan Nye - Social Control Theory of Delinquency
d) Walter Reckless - Containment Theory
e) Travis Hirschi - Control Theory/Bonding Theory
Week 14 a) Robert Merton - Strain Theory
b) Albert Cohen - Subculture Theory
c) Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin - Theory of Differential Opportunities
d) Robert Agnew - General Strain Theory
e) Steven Messner and Richard Rosenfeld - Institutional Anomie Theory
Week 15 a) Frank Tannenbaum - Labelling Theory
b) Edwin Lemert - Concept of Labelling Theory
c) Howard Becker - Concept of Labelling Theory
d) Edwin Schur - Concept of Labelling Theory
e) John Braithwaite - Reintegrative Shaming Theory
Week 16 a) Edmund Husserl and George Herbert Mead - Symbolic Interactionism Theory
b) Oscar Newman - Defensible Space Theory
c) Marcus Felson and Lawrence Cohen - Routine Activities Theory
d) James Wilson and George Kelling - Broken Window Theory
Week 17  Sociologist in theit inputs to Criminological Research
 Psychosocial and Biosocial Theories
 What is Queer Criminology?
Week 18 Final Examination
 XVIII. Course Learning Plan

DESIRED LEARNING TIME FRAME Course TEACHING & ASSESSMENT GRADING

OUTCOMES (DLO) Content/TOPICS LEARNING TASK/S LEARNING RESOURCES VALUES INFUSED CRITERIA
ACTIVITIES (Core Values)
(TLAs)

 At the end of the Week 1 I. Definition and  Lecture  Computer  Driven by Faith
lesson, the students (Week 1: importance of  Discussion  Drills and  LCD Projector  Agility Rubrics for
are expected to have: Discussion history  reporting Exercises  Respect Reporting
of the II. Pre-historic  Excellence
school period  Oral Recitation  Reflection Paper  Service Rubrics for
policies, Case
grading Analysis
system,  Case
topic Analyses
outline,
and
orientation,
etc.)  Film
Viewing
 Movie –

Title of textbook.
Chapter. Pages.
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5

Week 6 - TRINAL EXAMINATION

Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11

Week 12 - MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17

Week 18 - FINALS EXAMINATION

 XIX. Suggested Readings and References: (Books)

XX. Classroom Policies: (Include attendance (excuse & unexcused), tardiness, submission of projects, include also policies of NDMC)

Prepared by: Checked by:

Irish Mae Q. Casio, RCrim Dr. Evelyn P. Albrando, RCrim, CSS

Subject teacher Subject Coordinator/Program Head

Approved by:

Dr. Melvie F. Bayog, RCrim, CST

Dean
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