BS – Criminology

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Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Criminology)

Overview of the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Criminology) is an academic program of Tubod College that prepares students for professional practice in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, corrections, security, criminal investigation, and allied fields. The program develops competent, disciplined, ethical, research-oriented, and service-driven graduates who can respond responsibly to the safety and justice needs of communities.

Criminology is the scientific and interdisciplinary study of crime, criminal behavior, victims, offenders, and the institutions of the criminal justice system. The program provides students with knowledge and practical competencies in criminal law and jurisprudence, law enforcement administration, crime detection and investigation, criminalistics and forensic science, correctional administration, criminological research, human rights, crisis management, security, and community safety.

Curriculum

Comprehensive curriculum for justice and public safety.

Teaching

Practical training that builds ethical law enforcement professionals.

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Overview of the Program

HOW STUDENTS LEARN

Case analysis and research
Laboratory and simulation activities
Report writing and communication
Physical, tactical, and leadership preparation

Community engagement and supervised internship

WHAT THE PROGRAM VALUES

Integrity and accountability
Respect for human rights and victim welfare

Rehabilitation and reintegration
Teamwork, resilience, and discipline
Responsible public and community service

The program adopts outcomes-based and learner-centered education. Classroom learning is strengthened through realistic and supervised experiences that enable students to apply legal, scientific, ethical, and professional principles. It also prepares students for the Licensure Examination for Criminologists and for employment in government, law enforcement, public safety, corrections, investigation, corporate security, and related sectors.

PROGRAM GOAL

To produce graduates who are professionally competent, principled, socially responsible, service-oriented, environmentally concerned, and morally upright.

Grace Ann M. Marchial, RCrim, MSCJ

Program Head

Criminology Department

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Welcome Message of the Program Head

Warm greetings and welcome to the Bachelor of Science in 
Criminology Program of Tubod College! 

It is my honor to welcome our students, parents, alumni, partners, and stakeholders to a program committed to preparing future criminologists who will uphold justice, protect communities, respect human dignity, and serve the nation with competence and integrity. 

Criminology education is more than the study of crime and the criminal justice system. It is a process of professional formation that develops discipline, critical thinking, ethical judgment, leadership, courage, compassion, and astrong sense of public responsibility. Our students are trained to understand crime and its causes, apply legal and scientific principles, communicate effectively, conduct meaningful research, and respond appropriately to theneeds of victims, offenders, and communities.

The Department of Criminology is committed to providing quality instruction through outcomes-based, learner-centered, research-informed, technology supported, and experiential learning. We continue to strengthen our curriculum, faculty development, student support, community engagement, agency partnerships, internship preparation, and licensure review to ensure that our students are ready for the demands of the profession.

May every student of the program remain committed to excellence, discipline, integrity, respect, accountability, and service. Together, let us build a community of future professionals who will become responsible guardians of peace, justice, safety, and public trust.
“Omnibus Cum Deo! Empowering Communities!”

Curriculum Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology curriculum is implemented in accordance with Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order No. 5, Series of 2018. It provides a balanced combination of general education, professional core courses, major courses, defense tactics and physical education, research, pre-internship preparation, supervised internship, and professional enhancement.

The curriculum follows a progressive sequence. Students first acquire foundational knowledge and communication skills, then advance to professional courses in criminal law, criminology, law enforcement, forensic science, investigation, corrections, research, leadership, and public safety. The program culminates in a 540-hour internship and a professional enhancement review program.

MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY

Component	Units
General Education	24
Mandated Course	3
Additional GE	3
Elective Courses	9
Defense Tactics / PE	8
ROTC / NSTP	6
Professional Core	19
Professional Major	99
Cognate Courses	9
TOTAL	180

HOW STUDENTS LEARN

CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE

Criminal law, human rights, evidence, criminal procedure, and court testimony

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Police organization, comparative policing, industrial security, operations planning, and crime mapping.

CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION

Intelligence, specialized investigation, legal medicine, interview and interrogation, traffic investigation, arson, cybercrime, environmental laws, vice and drug education, and report writing.

PROFESSIONAL FORMATION

Character formation, nationalism, leadership, decision-making, pre-internship, internship, and professional enhancement review.

WHAT THE PROGRAM VALUES

CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY

Crime causation, human behavior, victimology, juvenile justice, professional ethics, crisis management, and research.

CRIMINALISTICS AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

Personal identification, forensic photography, chemistry and toxicology, ballistics, questioned documents, and polygraphy.

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Institutional and non-institutional corrections, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

CULMINATING EXPERIENCE

A 540-hour supervised internship that connects academic preparation with professional practice.

Program Professor

A qualified faculty composed of licensed agriculturists and specialists in their respective fields in Crop Science, Animal Science, Soil Science, Crop Protection, Agricultural Economics and Marketing and Agricultural Extension and Communication. Our faculty members are innovative and research-driven, dedicated to delivering quality education. Under CMO No. 23, the program requires faculty with specific qualifications, including an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer.

Cost and Financial Aide

Tubod College is committed to providing accessible higher education. Tuition, miscellaneous fees, laboratory fees, uniforms, learning materials, training requirements, internship expenses, and other program-related costs are governed by the current approved policies and assessment schedule of the College.

TUITION AND SCHOOL FEES	UNIFORMS AND MATERIALS	LABORATORY AND TRAINING
Tuition fees and authorized school fees are covered by the CHED grant for qualified students, in accordance with the program coverage and guidelines.	Prescribed Criminology uniforms, PFT uniforms, shoes, nameplates, accessories, and other required personal materials are shouldered by the student.	May include laboratory use, practice materials, and authorized activities are shouldered by the institution.

INTERNSHIP EXPENSES	HEALTH REQUIREMENTS	LICENSURE PREPARATION
Internship requirements such as medical, uniforms, transportation are shouldered by the students.	Medical and laboratory examinations required by the College and partner agencies, such as a medical certificate, chest X-ray, drug test, ECG, urinalysis, and hepatitis screening, are shouldered by the student.	Review materials, review programs, review practice examinations, application documents, and other expenses related to the Criminologist Licensure Examination are shouldered by the student.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Tubod College supports qualified students through various scholarships, subsidies, and financial assistance programs.

A. CHED UniFAST or Tertiary Education Subsidy Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualified students through the CHED UniFAST or Tertiary Education Subsidy program.

B. Board Examination Assistance
Provides ₱3,000.00 to qualified graduates who will take the Criminologist Licensure Examination, subject to the submission of the required documents and compliance with institutional guidelines.

C. Department of Criminology Scholars
Provides scholarship opportunities to qualified students under the Department of Criminology.

D. Board Passer Incentive Grant
Provides an incentive grant ranging from ₱10,000.00 to ₱20,000.00 to graduates who successfully pass the Criminologist Licensure Examination.

Admission Statement:
Applicants to the BS Criminology Program must satisfy the general admission requirements of Tubod College and the qualifying requirements of the Department of Criminology. Admission is based on documentary compliance, academic readiness, good moral character, health and physical readiness for program activities, and suitability for the profession.

STEP 1	STEP 2	STEP 3	STEP 4	STEP 5
SUBMIT	ASSESS	INTERVIEW	EVALUATE	REVIEW
Documents	Academic readiness	Character and interest	Health and fitness	Admission decision

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS	QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR FRESHMEN
• Original Form 138 or Senior High School Report Card	• Must have graduated from a senior high school recognized by the government
• Original Certificate of Good Moral Character	• Must pass College and departmental admission assessments, which may include aptitude testing, written assessment or essay, interview, and physical fitness test
• Original PSA-issued Birth Certificate	• Must demonstrate good moral character, discipline, and willingness to comply with program policies
• Photocopy of Senior High School Diploma	• Must be medically evaluated before participating in strenuous physical activities
• Recent 2×2 identification picture
• Medical Certificate
• Hepatitis test result
• Chest X-ray result
• Urinalysis result
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) result
• Other requirements prescribed by Tubod College

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFEREES, SHIFTEES, AND RETURNEES

Must submit an Honorable Dismissal and informative copy of the Transcript of Records, when applicable.
Must come from a duly recognized higher education institution, in the case of transferees.
Must meet the prescribed grade requirements and pass the departmental assessment, interview, and physical fitness test.
Must undergo evaluation of previously earned courses and units for crediting and year-level placement.
May be placed under probationary status or assigned academic conditions based on approved institutional and departmental policies.

ADMISSION REMINDER

Submission of documents does not automatically guarantee admission. Applicants must complete the approved admission and qualifying process of Tubod College and the Department of Criminology.

RETENTION POLICY FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

The BS Criminology Program maintains academic and professional standards to ensure that students continuously develop the knowledge, competencies, discipline, physical readiness, ethical values, and professional character expected of future criminologists.

ACADEMIC STANDING

a. At the end of every semester, students must maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80%.
b. Students must obtain no grade below 80% in core and professional or major courses.
c. Students who satisfy the prescribed academic requirements may carry the regular academic load indicated in the approved curriculum.

PROBATIONARY STATUS

a. A student who fails to meet the required GWA or minimum grade in a core or professional course may be placed under academic probation during the succeeding semester.
b. A student under probation may continue in the BS Criminology Program, but the academic load may be reduced by six units of professional courses.
c. The student may be required to repeat failed or deficient courses before enrolling in advanced courses for which these subjects are prerequisites.
d. A student who fails three general education courses may also be subjected to a six-unit reduction in academic load, based on approved institutional and departmental policies.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Students experiencing academic difficulties may be required to participate in appropriate intervention activities, including:

a. Student-peer tutorial sessions
b. Faculty consultation and academic advising
c. Remedial or competency-enhancement activities
d. Regular monitoring of grades, attendance, and classroom performance
e. Referral to the Guidance Office when necessary
f. Parent or guardian conferences, when appropriate

REPEATED ACADEMIC DEFICIENCY

a. Students who repeatedly fail to meet the prescribed retention standards may be advised to reduce their academic load, repeat deficient subjects, undergo further academic intervention, or shift to another academic program.

b. Any recommendation to shift shall be based on a careful evaluation of the student’s academic record, previous interventions, professional-course performance, and suitability for continued study in the program.

c. Third-year and fourth-year students who fail to meet the required academic standards may be allowed to continue under a reduced academic load, subject to evaluation and approval by the Program Head and other authorized College officials.

RETENTION REMINDER

Continued enrollment in the BS Criminology Program is subject to satisfactory academic performance, compliance with institutional and departmental policies, completion of required intervention activities, and demonstration of the discipline, conduct, and professional values expected of criminology students. Decisions concerning probation, reduced study load, course repetition, or shifting shall be made with due process and in accordance with the approved Tubod College Student Manual and departmental policies.

Admission Requirement-Qualifying

Mission

To produce professionals who are innovative, attentive to local needs, globally competent, service-oriented, and capable of empowering communities.

The vision reflects the program’s aspiration to develop graduates who can perform effectively in local, national, and global professional settings while remaining committed to ethical service and community transformation.

Vision

To provide accessible quality criminology education that promotes academic excellence, integrates technology and research-based instruction, and upholds moral principles dedicated to humanity and to our country.

The mission guides instruction, practical training, research, extension, student support, and professional formation that respond to community needs and developments in criminal justice and public safety.

Core Values

VALUE	CORE VALUE	DESCRIPTION
C	Courage	The strength to face challenges, uphold justice, and perform one’s duties despite risks, pressure, or adversity.
A	Accountability	The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s decisions, actions, and performance while observing professional standards.
I	Integrity	The commitment to honesty, fairness, ethical conduct, and doing what is right even when no one is watching.
N	Nationalism	The dedication to serving the nation and the community through responsible leadership, volunteerism, crime prevention, public safety, and active participation in community development.