Republic of the Philippines

Province of Samar
CITY OF CATBALOGAN
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CCCC VISION-MISSION INSTITUTE VISION-MISSION

VISION VISION
An inclusive educational institution developing globally We envision the Institute of Criminal Justice Education
competitive professionals for sustainable and resilient and Public Safety as a premier center of excellence,
communities. producing ethical and highly skilled professionals
committed to justice, public safety, and community
MISSION
service.
Catbalogan City Community College commits to provide
accessible and high-quality instruction; conduct research
MISSION
and development programs and extension services; instill
The Institute of Criminal Justice Education and Public
core values, social responsibility, and preservation and
Safety is committed to provide comprehensive education
promotion of Manaragat culture and heritage to foster
and hands-on training, promote justice and public safety,
sustainable development and resilient communities.
foster community partnerships, and develop leaders
equipped for global challenges and local impact.

COURSE GUIDE
Course Code Course Title Units/Hours Pre-Requisite
CRM 1101 INTRO TO CRIMINOLOGY Three Units/ 3 hours/Lec (3) Lab (0) per week NONE
DAY MTH  TF  WED  SAT  WS
NAME OF FACULTY
TIME
CONSULTATION DAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
HOURS TIME

Email Address Contact Number/s

A. Course Description
This course provides the basic understanding of a theory, its development, and application to the etiology of
crime, and its use to understanding human, criminal and deviant behaviors. It includes the historical evolution of
criminology, the different school of thoughts, the process of measuring crime, as it relates to criminological
research, the divisions and scope of criminology, and the justice system. This course also introduces Criminology
as a profession in the Philippines.

B. Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Define criminology
2. Define crime
3. Define criminal
4. Identify the criminological classification of crime
5. Enumerate and elaborate the legal classification of crime.
6. Identify the classification of criminals.
7. Explain the school of thought in criminology.
8. Distinguish criminologist from criminalist.
9. Explain the Filipino criminologist.
10. Enumerate and elaborate the major areas of study in criminology

C. Textbook

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D. 1. Environmental criminology and

crime analysis 2nd ed, ,Wortley,
Richard, ed.2017
E. 2. Criminology : theories, patterns
and typologies 12th ed, Siegel, Larry
J.,2016
F. 3. Introduction to criminology,
R.Castillo, B. Guerrero, 2021
G. 4. Introduction to criminology, M.
Amparado, 2020
H. 5. Introduction to criminology, D.
Lagumen, H. Lagumen, 2021
1. Environmental criminology and crime analysis 2nd ed, Wortley, Richard, ed.20172.
2. Criminology: theories, patterns and typologies 12th ed, Siegel, Larry J.,2016
3. Introduction to criminology, R.Castillo, B. Guerrero, 20214. Introduction to criminology, M. Amparado, 2020
5. Introduction to criminology, D. Lagumen, H. Lagumen, 2021

I. Suggested Readings and References

 Bandura, A. (1999). Social Cognitive Theory of Personality. In Pervin and John (eds) Handbook of Personality
Theory and Research. 2nd ed. Guilford Press 134-194. (For the topic, The Self from Various Perspectives -
The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern Thought)
 Dambazau, A B. (1984). Criminology and Criminal Justice. Kaduna: NDA Press.
 McGuire, Mike (ed.) ; et al. (2002). The Oxford Handbook of Criminology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
 Soyombo, Omololu (1992). “Victims of Crime in Nigeria.” In: N.
 Nwabueze, N and Oyekanmi, F.A.D. eds. Social Problems and
 Social Policy in Nigeria. Lagos: Osko Associates.

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J. Methods for Assessing the Expected Outcomes

1. Lecture / discussion

2. Use of cooperative / active learning strategies

3. Self-assessment

4. Reflective learning experience

5. Critique or reflections

6. Major Examination

K. Course Outline

TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
1-4 ORIENTATION on:
1. Explain the program and your institution’s  CKC / ITE Vision, Mission
vision-mission statements, goals and  Goals and Objectives
objectives, course content and course  Course Content
requirements and grading system.  Course Requirements and Grading
System
2. Define the concept of criminology and I. Historical accounts and evolution of
explain its goals, purposes and objectives. Criminology.

3. Enumerate and elaborate the nature A. Definition of Criminology

12 hrs. of criminology;
B. Nature of Criminology
4. Define criminalist 1. Applied science
2. Social science
5. Define criminologist 3. dynamic
4. nationalistic
6. Define criminal justice practitioner
C. Factors that enhance the development of
7. Identify the Filipino criminologist criminal behavior
1. Criminal demography
2. Criminal epidemiology
3. Criminal Ecology
4. Criminal Physical Anthropology
5. Criminal Psychology
6. Victimology

D. Major areas of studies in criminology.

1. Dactyloscopy
2. Police photography
3. Polygraphy
4. Ballistics
5. Questioned document examination
6. Penology
7. Police supervision and administration.

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TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
8. Investigation and detection of crimes.
9. Industrial security management
10. Traffic accident investigation

E. Meaning of criminalist

F. Meaning of criminologist

G. Meaning of criminal justice

practitioner
H. Practice of criminology under R.A.
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I. Areas of study in Philippine Criminology

1. Sociology of law
2. Law Enforcement
3. Forensic Science
4. Criminal Detection
5. Criminal Etiology
6. Penology

J. Object of interest in criminology

1. Crime
2. Criminals
3. Crime victims or victimology
4. Punishment or penology

K. Purpose of studying criminology

L. Importance of studying
criminology

5&7 II. Scope in the study of Criminology

9 hrs. 1. List and describe the main fields of study

A. Legal and sociological definition of crime.
that fall under criminology.;
B. Legal classification of crime
2. Define criminalist;
1. as to manner of crime committed:
3. Differentiate the Criminologist and 1.1 Dolo of deceit
Criminal Justice Practitioner 1.2 Culpa or Fault

2. As to the stages in the commission of

crime:
2.1 Attempted crimes
2.2 Frustrated crimes
2.3 Consummated crimes

3. As to the plurality of crime:

3.1 Simple
3.2 Complex

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4. As to the gravity of penalty or offense:

4.1 Grave felonies
4.2 Less grave felonies
4.3 Light felonies

5. As to the basis of criminal acts:

5.1 Crimes against person
5.2 Crimes against property
5.3 Crimes against chastity
5.4 Crimes against public order

C. Criminological classification of crimes

1. As to the result of crime

1.1 Acquisitive
1.2 Extinctive

2. As to time or period committed

2.1 Seasonal
2.2 Situational

3. As to the length of time

3.1 Instant
3.2 Episodial

4. As to the place of location of the

commission.
4.1 Static
4.2 Continuing

5. As to the use of mental faculties

5.1 Rational
5.2 Irrational

6. As to the type
6.1 White collar
6.2 Blue collar

7. As to the standard of living of the

criminals
7.1 Crimes of the upper world
7.2 Crimes of the underworld

D. Classification of crime according to the

police.

1. Index crime
2. Non-index crime

E. Anatomy of crime

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TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
1. motive
2. Instrumentality
3. Opportunity
III. Practice of criminology under R.A.
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1. Define criminals A. Areas of study in Philippine Criminology

1. Sociology of law
2. Identify the general classification of 2. Law Enforcement
criminals 3. Forensic Science
4. Criminal Detection
3. Enumerate and elaborate criminals 5. Criminal Etiology
8 3 hrs. classified on the basis of behavioral 6. Penology
system

B. Object of interest in criminology

4. Enumerate and elaborate criminals
on the basis of activities
A. Purpose of studying criminology

F. Importance of studying
criminology

9 3 hrs. MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS

IV. FACTORS AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT
10 - 15 AND EXISTENCE OF CRIMES AND
CRIMINALITY (BIOLOGICAL,
PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL)

A. Geographic factor affecting crime and

18 hrs. 1. Explain the geographical factor criminality:
affecting the development of crime and
criminality. 1. North and south pole
2. Approach to the equator
3. Season of the year
4. Soil formation
5. Month of the year
6.Temperature
7. Humidity and atmospheric pressure
8. Wind velocity

B. Types of physique and crimes they are

prone to commit accdng. to Kretchmer.
2. Identify the types of physique and
type’s crime they are prone to commit 1. Pyknic
according to Kretschmer. 2. Athletic
3. Asthenic
4. Dyplastic

C. Types of physique and crimes they are

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FRAME
prone to commit accdng. to William Sheldon.

3. Enumerate and elaborate the types of 1. Endomorphic

physique, temperament and types of 2. Mesomorphic
crime they are prone to commit accdng.to 3. Ectomorpic
William Sheldon.
D. Type of temperament and crimes they are
prone to commit accdng. to William Sheldon.

1. Viscerotonic
2. Romotonic
3. Cerebrotonic

E. Biological Factors (Hereditary)

1. Study of Kallikak Family Tree

2. Study of Juke Family Tree
3. Study of Sir Jonathan Edwards
4. Explain biological factor that affect
crime and criminality F. Classes of mental deficiencies

1. Idiots
2. Imbeciles
3. Feeble-minded
5. Enumerate and elaborate the mental
deficiencies G. Environmental factors

1. family backgrounds
2. Childhood trauma

H. Pathogenic family structure

1. Inadequate
2. Anti-social
3. Discordant
4. Disrupted
16 - 17 1. Identify the types of explanation V. Explanations to criminality and the
to criminal behavior School of thought in criminology

A. Types of explanation to criminal behavior:

1. Single or unitary causes

2. Multiple factor theory
3. Ecelectric theoy
2. Identify the earlier to the existence of
criminality
6 hrs. B. Earlier explanations to the existence of
criminality:

1. Caused by demon
3. Explain the schools of thought in 2. Caused by divine will
criminology

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TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
C. Schools of thought in criminology

1. Classical
2. Neo-classical
3. Positivist
18 3 hrs. FINAL EXAMINATIONS

L. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCE/ASSESSING THE STUDENTS

1. There will be two grading periods for a regular semester, midterm period and final period.
2. Assessments will be in three forms: (a) written works such as pen-and-paper tests, (b) performance tasks
such as recitation, individual/group presentation, demonstration, etc., and (c) major exams (midterm and
final).
3. For classes on a regular semester, the midterm grade shall be comprised of written works, performance
tasks, and midterm exam. The final grade on the other hand shall be comprised of accumulated written
works, accumulated performance tasks, midterm exam, and final exam.
4. Percentages for each grade component in computing the midterm and final are shown on the first table
below. The computed midterm and final percentage grades will then be re-transmuted into point-grade
equivalents and codes using the second table.

Grade Component Midterm Grade Final Grade

Written Works 30% 30%
Performance Tasks 30% 30%
Major Exam 40% 15%
Research Output 25%

GRADE NUMERICAL LETTER DESCRIPTION

NEW OLD EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT
4.00 98-100 A+ Excellent
3.75 95-97 A Superior
3.50 92-94 A- Very Good
3.25 89-91 B+ Good
3.00 86-88 B Very Satisfactory
2.75 83-85 B- Satisfactory
2.50 79-82 C+ Average
2.25 76-78 C Fair
2.00 75 C- Passed
1.00 Below 75 D Failed
INC Incomplete
OD Officially Dropped
UD Unofficially Dropped
NC No Credit
FA Failure Due to Excessive

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Absences

RUBRICS
ORAL PRESENTATION

CATEGORY 4-Exemplary 3-Accomplished 2-Developing 1-Beginning

Demonstrates full Is at ease with expected Is uncomfortable with Does not have grasp
knowledge by answers to all questions information and is able of information and
CONTENT / ORGANIZATION answering all class without elaboration. to answer only cannot answer
questions with rudimentary questions. questions about
40% Has somewhat clear
explanations and subject.
elaboration. Provides purpose and subject; some Attempts to define
clear purpose and examples, facts that purpose and subject; Does not clearly define
subject; pertinent support the subject; provides weak subject and purpose;
examples, facts, includes some data or examples, facts, which provides weak or no
supports evidence that supports do not adequately support of subject;
conclusions/ideas with conclusions. support the subject; gives insufficient
evidence includes very thin data support for ideas or
or evidence. conclusions.

DELIVERY Holds attention of Holds attention of entire Displays minimal eye Holds no eye contact
30% entire audience with audience with the use of contact with audience, with audience, as
the use of direct eye direct eye contact, while reading mostly entire report is read
contact, seldom seldom looking at notes. from the notes. from notes.
looking at notes. Speaks with fluctuation in
Speaks with Speaks in uneven Speaks in low volume
volume and inflection to
fluctuation in volume volume with little or no and/ or monotonous
maintain audience
and inflection to inflection. tone, which causes
interest and emphasize
maintain audience audience to disengage.
key points.
interest and
emphasize key points.

CREATIVITY Very original Some originality apparent; Little or no variation; Repetitive with little or
10% presentation of good variety and blending material presented no variety; insufficient
material; uses the of materials/media. with little originality or use of multimedia.
unexpected to full Interpretation.
advantage; captures
audience’s attention.

ENTHUSIASM / AUDIENCE Demonstrates strong Shows some enthusiastic Shows little or mixed Shows no interest in
enthusiasm about topic feelings about topic. feelings about the topic Presented.
AWARENESS during entire topic being presented.
Raises audience Fails to increase
presentation. Raises audience
10% understanding and audience understanding
understanding and
Significantly increases awareness of most points. knowledge of some
of knowledge of topic.
audience points.
understanding and
knowledge of topic;
convinces an audience
to recognize the
validity and importance
of the subject.

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION Within two minutes of Within three minutes of Within four minutes of Too long or too short;
10% allotted time. allotted time. allotted time. five or more minutes
above or below the
allotted time.

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M. Class Policies
1. Classes will start on time. It is the responsibility of a student to come to class promptly and regularly.
2. A student should be responsible for any missed lessons, written works, performance tasks, or major exams.
3. A student who accumulates absences beyond 10.8 hours will automatically receive a grade of zero.
4. Cheating or any act of academic dishonesty is a MAJOR offense with corresponding sanction.
5. Active participation in class activities is expected.
6. Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be kept in silent mode and must NOT BE USED during class.
7. There will be no borrowing of pens or asking papers during exams.
8. Practice RESPECT, HONESTY and HUMILITY at all times.
9. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness at all times.
10. Teacher may give bonus points for the students with complete attendance.
11. Maintain courtesy and cooperation at all times.

N. Note:
Please note that the above schedule for lectures, class discussion and other activities can be modified or revised if
unforeseen circumstances dictate so or the changes are justified to address the needs or in the best interest of
students.
Effective Date: Date Revised: Signature

Prepared by:

Noted by:

Reviewed by:

Recommending

Approval:

Approved:

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