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GRADUATE SCHOOL
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology

Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Course Syllabus in MSC 203 – FOUNDATION OF CRIMINOLOGY

1st Semester School Year 2019-2020

I. CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

Vision: Center of Academic Excellence Delivering Quality Service to all

Mission: Capiz State University is committed to provide advanced knowledge and innovation; develop skills, talents and values;
undertake relevant research, development and extension services; promote entrepreneurship and environmental
consciousness; and enhance industry collaboration and linkages with partner agencies.
Goals:
Globally competitive graduates
Institutionalized research culture
Responsive and sustainable extension services
Maximized profit of viable agro-industrial business ventures
Effective and efficient administration

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

A CapSU Graduate is a knowledgeable, innovator, researcher, master of change, a leader entrepreneur, environmentalist, and effective
collaborator in their respective fields of discipline.

II. Program/Degree: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE with specialization in CRIMINOLOGY

III. Program Outcomes:
A. Common to all programs in all types of schools
The graduates have the ability to:
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice
2. Effectively communicate orally in the writing using both English and Filipino
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3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility; and
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”.

IV. Course number and Title: MSC 203 FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINOLOGY

Prerequisite: None

V. School Year/semester Offered : First Semester 2020-2021

VI. Course Description: A comprehensive study of criminology as a science. It covers the contribution to criminology of
different disciplines like Law, Jurisprudence, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Medicine, and
other allied disciplines from classical times to the present.

VII. Course Credit/Unit: 3 units (3hours lecture/week/meeting)

VIII. Course design Matrix:
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Topics Knowledge Most Essential Learning Assessment References Time

Understanding Learning Outcomes Activities Task Allotment
And Proficiency (ILO)
At the end of this course; In general: a. Definition of Modular Reflection Fundamentals
the students may able to; Criminology, its scope Learning Paper, of
Knowledge of and divisions. Criminology
Quizzes,
Define criminology, crime, historical setting Synchronous 3rd Edition
criminal, law, criminal law and Theories of b. Crime, Criminal and Assignment
and by: Manwong
and other importance, crime Victim.
Asynchronous Online 7 hours
purposes, nature and scope
*criminal c. Different approaches Online reporting
of criminology as a field of
interest; Psychology Learning Internet
(Record video
Lecture of the
course
facilitator to
be forwarded
on the email
address of the
students)

Trace the development of Knowledge of a. Juvenile crime and Modular Reflection Fundamentals
criminology by discussing Juvenile delinquency Learning Paper, of
the theories of crime Delinquency: b. Environmental Criminology 5
Quizzes,
causation and recognize factors to Synchronous 3rd Edition
Its prevention and Assignment hours
the contributions of the delinquency. and by: Manwong
pioneers of criminology control c. Delinquency Asynchronous
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regarding the explanation prevention Online Online

of crime causation; measures Learning reporting
d. Salient laws in the Internet
(Record video
Philippine Juvenile Lecture of the
Justice System
course
facilitator to
be forwarded
on the email
address of the
students)

Explain the criminal Knowledge of To explain and discuss Modular Reflection Fundamentals
formula of the birth of Crimes in the the following: Learning Paper, of
crime and have the Modern World Quizzes, Criminology
background on the forensic a. Organized Synchronous 3rd Edition
Knowledge of crimes: Assignment 6
sciences useful in criminal and by: Manwong
investigation; criminalistics and b. White collar
Asynchronous Online hours
Criminal crimes
Online reporting
Investigation c. The
conventional
Learning Internet
crime (Record video
d. The victimless Lecture of the
crimes course
e. Divisions of facilitator to
criminalistics be forwarded
f. Nature of on the email
criminal address of the
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investigation students)
g. General
principles of
criminal
investigation

Comprehend the means of Knowledge of To explain and discuss Modular Reflection Fundamentals
treating criminal offenders correction of the following: Learning Paper, of
through the correctional Criminals, Quizzes, Criminology
field, know the basics Criminal Law a. Penology and Synchronous 3rd Edition
penal Assignment 5
criminal law, and acquire enforcement and and by: Manwong
knowledge on the Crime Prevention b. Penalty
Asynchronous Online Hours
essentials of law c. Prisons and
Online reporting
enforcement of policing; Jails
d. Definition of
Learning Internet
criminal law (Record video
e. Criminal Lecture of the
liability course
f. Stages of the facilitator to
Acts be forwarded
g. Law on the email
enforcement address of the
organizations. students)

Victimization Knowledge on a. Victim blaming Modular Reflection Fundamentals

Victimization Learning Paper, of
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b. Hate speech Quizzes, Criminology

c. Stockholm Synchronous Assignment 3rd Edition
Syndrome by: Manwong 3
and
d. Lima syndrome Asynchronous Online
hours
e. Rape and Online reporting
trauma
Learning Internet
syndrome
(Record video
f. Posttraumatic
Lecture of the
Stress Disorder
course
facilitator to
be forwarded
on the email
address of the
students)

VII. Course Requirement

1. Term Paper
2. Handouts/Lecture Notes
3. Seminar Workshop

VIII. Rubrics VIRTUAL PRESENTATION RUBRICS

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ELEMENT 3 2 1 Points

Planning Storyboard clearly and completely Storyboard somehow Storyboard was created, but is
outlines the topic. outlined the topic. unclear and incomplete.

Organization There is a logical sequence of There is some logical There is no logical sequence of
information, title slide and closing sequence of information. information.
slide are included.

Content Presentation covers topic completely Presentation includes some Presentation includes minimal
and in depth. Information is clear, essential information. essential information.
appropriate and accurate.

Multi-media Design (text, Presentation is attractive and Some of the multi-media Multimedia is absent, or if
graphics, sound, video, appealing to the viewer(s). elements contributed to the used, detracts attention from
animation) presentation. the presentation.

Language Spelling, grammar, capitalization, There are minimal problems There are constant errors in
punctuation usage are accurate. in spelling, grammar, spelling, grammar, and usage
capitalization and usage of in punctuation.
punctuation.

Appearance Presentation is attractive and Presentation is somewhat Little to no attempt has been
appealing to the viewer(s) appealing to viewers. made to make presentation
appealing to viewers.
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TOTAL SCORE /18

IX. Grading System:

Attendance Daily Performance = 40%

Behavior Examination = 40%
Class Participation Requirement/Project = 20%
Quizzes 100%

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

VERNA R. BELARMINO, PhD GRAZL T. BARIA, EdD VERNA R. BELARMINO, PhD

Professor Chairman, Quality Assurance Dean, Criminal Justice Education