Department of Criminology

OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS IN THE NEW NORMAL

Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System

First Semester, AY 2023– 2024

PROGRAM GOALS

The BS Criminology graduates are expected to become globally competent, innovative, and socially and ethically responsible. Thus, to
foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country. Moreover, the graduates
are also expected to perform well on their careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional administration. Lastly,
graduates are expected and always encourage to write research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and
how criminal justice agencies respond to crime, criminals and victims thus, to respect the constitutional rights of all men quality liberty and justice.

INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crimes causation, victims and offenders to include deviant behavior.
2. Produce graduates who are equipped with academic, scientific, technological knowledge and skills in preparation for careers in crime prevention,
law enforcement, scientific crime investigation and detection, and correctional administration
3. Provide, opportunity, instruction and guided experience by which the students learn the basic knowledge and acquire the skills essential to the
practice of criminology
4. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, moral, ethical and aesthetic values, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen,
community and country
5. Encourage research and inquiry in the nature, causes, treatment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to crimes,
criminals and victims in consonance with the need of the community
6. Establish linkages and participation in the different law enforcement agencies and the community in the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and other
regulations relative to environment protection and preservation

COURSE INFORMATION
 Course Code : CLJ 1
Course Title : Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System
No of Units : 3 units
Pre-requisite : Crim 1

Co-requisite : None

Contact Hours : 3 hours per week (2 hrs lecture / 1 hr lab)

Course Description: This course covers the introduction of the important aspect of the criminal justice system and the related issues. It also includes the topic on the five
pillars of criminal justice system in the Philippines, their main function, roles in the practical administration of justice – law enforcement, the prosecution, the courts, the
corrections and the community. It also covers their respective functional relationships as well as individual roles in the administration of the justice system in the solution of
crimes.

The course includes an introduction in the field of Criminalistics, Investigation, Law and Law Enforcement Administration – the major areas in criminal justice education which are in
accordance with CHED MEMOs and the PRC syllabi.

I. COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Criminal Justice System

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the introduction of the important aspect of the criminal justice system and the related issues. It also includes the
topic on the five pillars of criminal justice system in the Philippines, their main function, roles in the practical administration of justice – law enforcement, the prosecution, the
courts, the corrections and the community. It also covers their respective functional relationships as well as individual roles in the administration of the justice system in the
solution of crimes.

Prerequisites: NONE
Classifications: Major Subject
Credit Units: 3
Total number of hours: 54
Days: MWF

III. HEI TYPE:

Vertical Typology: Regulated Higher Educational Institution
Horizontal typology: College

Graduates of a college participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public disclosures, particularly in response to the
needs of the communities ones serve.
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Vision: Transforming the youth to become exemplars in their chosen careers, the SPMICI envisions each generation of globally competitive
professionals to love God, lead the nation and light the world.

Mission: SPMICI prepares men and women for leadership and excellence in their respective professions, locally and internationally.

Objectives:
1. Produce competent, well- equipped and licensed professionals who are leaders in the Philippine criminal justice and private
sectors.
2. Develop highly employable professionals who are geared towards continuous character and professional development.
3. Prepare professionals possessing a strong concept and understanding of the value of service to God and humanity, and respect
for human dignity and rights.
4. Produce graduates who preserve Filipino values, respect culture and traditions, and protect the environment.

5. Instill among graduates the value of being research-oriented.

IV. COURSE CONTENT
INTENDED LEARNING CONTENT LEARNING TIME FRAME TEACHING ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES MODALITIES LEARNING TOOLS
After engaging in each topic, ACTIVITIES
students should have:
1. Memorized and conformed to the 1. Course orientation Flexible Leaning
classroom rules and policies in this -SMPICI vision, mission & objectives (Moodle)
course; -Classroom rules and regulations Video
-SPMICI policies Discussions/
-Syllabus and course outline Presentations
-Grading system
-Expectations
-Requirement of the course

2. learned and classified crimes 2. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz
based from the legal classifications; JUSTICE SYSTEM (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
understood and elucidated the basic  Introductions Thinking and
activities of the law enforcement in  Legal classification of crimes Reading;
relation to violation of law; provided Video
detailed explanation of the different A. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT Discussions/
functions and activities of the law 1. Prevention of crime Presentations
enforcement as the first pillar of the 2. Repression of crime
criminal justice system. 3. Apprehension of offenders

4. Conduct search and seizure Self- directed Quiz

5. Investigation of crime Learning, Assignment
6. Protection of lives and properties Thinking and
Reading;
Video
Discussions/
Presentations
3. understood the role of the B. THE PROSECUTION Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz
prosecution as the second pillar of 1. Composition (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
the criminal justice system; 2. Definition of terms Thinking and
memorized and elaborated the 3. Inquest proceeding Reading;
details of the significant functions of 4. Preliminary investigation Video
the prosecution in connection with Discussions/
the practical administration of justice. Presentations

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
FEBRUARY 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2022
4. internalized the terms related to C. THE COURT Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz
the functions of the court; 1. Introduction and definition of (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
memorized the judicial powers terms Thinking and
particularly the supreme court; 2. The judicial power Reading;
identified the hierarchy of the 3. Powers of the supreme court Video
Philippine courts and summarized 4. The Philippine courts Discussions/
the roles in the administration of  Regular courts Presentations
justice; lastly, understood the court  Special courts
proceedings and the court system in  Quasi-judicial bodies
the Philippines.
Self- directed
5. Court proceedings Learning, Quiz
6. The court system in the Philippines Thinking and Assignment
Reading;
Video
Discussions/
Presentations

5. linked the theories of correction in D. THE CORRECTION Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz,
relation with the actual practices of 1. Theories in correction (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
the prison/jail institutions; classified 2. Classification and aims of Thinking and
and learned the aims of correction; correction Reading;
categorized inmates based from the 3. Nature of jails and prisons Video
different factors and classifications 4. Categories of inmates Discussions/
and enumerated the prison 5. Prisons in the Philippines Presentations
institutions as well as understood the
roles; researched the common
problems or issues of the prisons and
jails in the locality.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
MARCH 29,30,31, April 1 and 2, 2022
6. enlightened on the roles of the 6. Non-institutional correction Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz
different non-institutional corrections programs (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
in the reformation, rehabilitation or  Probation Thinking and
treatment of offenders; described  Pardon Reading;
and explained the crimes that could  Amnesty Video
possibly be committed by those  Remission Discussions/
persons serving their penalty and the  Parole Presentations
forms of habituality in commission of  Reprieve and suspension of
crimes. sentence
 Commutation
7. Crimes (persons serving the
penalty)
8. Forms or kinds of habituality or
repetition

7. internalized the significance of the E. THE COMMUNITY Flexible Learning Self- directed Quiz
community as the fifth pillar of the 1. Introduction of the role of (Moodle) Learning, Assignment
criminal justice system, identified the community Thinking and
role of the agents of socialization in  Family (marriage) Reading;
the practical administration of justice;  School Video
linked the connection of the  Peers Discussions/
community in the initiation of the  Mass media Presentations
functions of the four pillars or the  Religion
existence of the cycles of the  Government
violation of law and administration of
 justice; understood and discussed 2. The Katarungang Pambarangay Self- directed Quiz
the role of the Katarungang 3. Restorative justice Learning, Assignment
pambarangay as part of the Thinking and
community and alternative of the Reading;
court in the administration of justice; Video
understood restorative justice as the Discussions/
modern perspective in the Presentations
administration of justice.
FINAL EXAMINATION

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Quizzes
Recitation
Seat works/Assignment/Reports/Activities
Projects

GRADING SYSTEM:

Class standing……………………………………………. 20%

 Attendance……………………………….. 5%
 Quizzes…….... ………………………….5%
 Assignment………………………………..5%
 Oral recitation ……………………………..5%

Examinations……………………………………………….40%

Requirements………………………………………………40%

 Return Demonstration ……………………… 30%

 Project…………………………………… … 10% _____
TOTAL 100%

Rubric for Script / Program

Description 0 1 2 3
 Use appropriate
variable name
1 YES 2 YES
Use appropriate
No and 2 and 1 YES
variable type
NO NO
Use appropriate
control structure

Rubric for Coding Style

Description 0 1 2

Follows the
naming 1 YES
convention No and 1 YES
Follows indention NO
rule

Rubric for Project

Description 0 1 2 3

Follows No 1 2 YES YES

appropriate coding YES and 1
or guidelines / and NO
template 2
NO
Use appropriate
control structure /
desired method
 Apply the
techniques of
decomposition to
break a program
into smaller pieces
or follows the
required technique

VI. REFERENCES:

A. Books
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Juvenile delinquency and crime prevention. Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. Wiseman’s Books Trading, Incorporation.

Curry, D., Maxson, C. & Howell, J. (2011). Youth gang homicides in the 1990’s. Washington, DC, USA. Office of Juvenile Justice and delinquency Prevention.

Dela Cruz, S (2016). Criminal justice system in the Philippines. Philippines. Book ATB Publishing Corporation.

Depayso, V. P (2015). Juvenile delinquency with Philippine related laws. San Jose, Del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. Crimzone Enterprises Eduardo, J. P
(2013). Juvenile delinquency. San Nicolas, Tarlac City, Philippines. RMC Publishing Haus

Eduardo, J. P. & Peckley, M. F (2013). Essentials of criminology. Quezon City, Manila, Philippines Wiseman’s Books Trading, Incorporation.
Manwong, R. K. & Foronda M. A (2009). Criminal justice system settings and procedures. Quezon City, Manila, Philippines Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.
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Saquilayan, V. Y. et al., (2011). Introduction to sociology and anthropology with family planning. Mutya Publishing House Incorporation.

Prepared by:

MIKE MARTIN D. CASTILLO

Instructor/ Program Chaiperson
Date:__________________