Christian International College of Caloocan Inc.

Caloocan City, Philippines

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
CURRICULUM MAP
The graduate of the B.S. Criminology program should have developed the ability to:
a) Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast with the developments in the field of
practice;
b) Communicate effectively;
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
d) Practice professional, social and ethical attitudes, values and responsibilities;
e) Appreciate and value “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” and uphold constitutional and statutory
guarantees.
f) Apply knowledge essential to the conduct of criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and
offenders to include deviant behavior;
g) Apply knowledge, skills essential to the practice of crime detection and investigation and fields of
criminalistics;
h) Apply knowledge, skills in criminal law, evidence and procedure;
i) Apply knowledge, skills in law enforcement administration;
j) Apply knowledge, skills in handling offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the
community.
 Christian International College of Caloocan
Camarin Caloocan City
Philippines

COURSE SYLLABUS
IN
CA 1
(Institutional Corrections)
First Semester S.Y. 2025 – 2026

Department / Area : College of Criminology (Tertiary Department)

Curriculum : Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim)
Curriculum Year : BSCrim – III
Subject : CA 1 (Institutional Corrections)
No. of Hours/Sem. : 76 hours
Credit Units : 3 Units
Prerequisite(s) : None

Vision of CICC
The CICC envisions for a globally engaged institution excelling in science education and the arts.
Mission of CICC
The CICC endeavors to produce globally competitive and socially responsible human capital toward
the sustainable and inclusive development of the National Capital Region and beyond.
Goals of CICC

1. Competent Teaching of appropriate knowledge.

2. Pursuit of academic excellence.
3. Continuing intellectual development through seminars research and extra-curricular activities.
4. Employment of modern technology and innovation.
5. Placement of alumni in local and international labor market.

Description of the Course

The course deals with an examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of imprisonment and the
development of prisons. A study of Institutional agencies in the Philippines, to include BJMP which oversees
city and municipal jails; provincial jails and the Bureau of Corrections and their institutions in terms of their
structures, management, standards, programs and services. A critical analysis of the laws creating these agencies
to determine areas for possible improvement. The study focuses on the implementation of the U.N. standards on
minimum rules in treating offenders, the implementation of punishment and the application of modern theories
and principles of corrections. It integrates the new Penology Administration and the Rehabilitation Programs
undertaken by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

General Objectives:

At the end of the semester the students will be able to:

1. Gain an overview of the history and personalities behind Corrections,
. Historical Perspective of Corrections
. Early Codes
2. Gain some knowledge about the concept of punishment and its contemporary
. Definition of Punishment and its contemporary form
. Justification for Punishment
3. Understand the concept of the Golden Era in Penology
. Definition of Penology and Corrections
. History of Penology
4. Understand the meaning and concept of institutional based corrections
. Prison management
. Admission and confinement of inmates
. The classification processes
. Reception and diagnostic center of professional staff
5. Gain knowledge and overview on the Philippine Prison System and the Compositions of the BJMP
(Bureau of Jail Management and Penology) and Bucor (Bureau of Corrections)
. Definition of Prison
. Classification of Prisoners as to Security Risks
. Probation and Supervision
 . Provision to be allowed in accordance with the revised Penal Code in releasing prisoner.

TOPIC TO BE DISCUSSED SPECIFIC STRATEGIES/ NO.OF REMARKS/

OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES HOURS EVALUATIO
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Penology 2. To know material
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5. Philippine Prison system and its contemporary b. Writing
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Requirements for this Course:

1. Term Papers/reports
2. Oral report (Thru online)
3. Oral Examination
4. Written Examination

Grading system:
Criteria for rating is based on:
Mid-term and Final Test - 40%
Attendance and Class Interaction - 15%
Oral Report - 25%
Term Paper/Research - 20%

TOTAL - 100%

References:

Apela, R. Osal, V.& Lucban, M. (2023). COMPREHENSIVE CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

HANDBOOK WITH THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES. Quezon City; Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.

Prepared by:
P/Ssgt Archie Galang

Upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee:

P/Lt. Learni Labrador Albis

Dean, College of Criminology

Atty. Severina Aguilar S. Acuna

President, Christian International College of Caloocan