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COURSE SYLLABUS

CLJ 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Vision
WPU: the leading knowledge center for sustainable development of West Philippines and beyond.
Mission
WPU commits to develop quality human resource and green technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant
instruction, research, and extension services.

Goals of the College

 Strives to be the premier college to lead toward quality education in the field of Criminal Justice Education;
 Committer to produce graduates who are professionally competent, morally upright, and can deliver effective service in the field of Criminal
Justice Education;
 Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country; and
 Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies
respond to crime, criminals and victims.

Objectives of the Program.

The program aims to:
1. Provide future criminologists with strong interdisciplinary foundation to be able to respond appropriately and ethically in challenging “real
world situations” as they prepare to further education and
2. Produce graduates equipped with leadership, skills and high sense of integrity, accountability and responsibility.

Program Outcomes (CMO No. 5, s. 2018)

The required minimum set of program outcomes are as follows:

A. Common to the Criminal Justice Education. The minimum standards for the Criminal Justice Education program are expressed in the following
minimum set of learning outcomes:
1. Conduct criminological research and further studies
2. Ensure public safety and order maintenance
3. Prevent, suppress, and control crime
4. Investigate and detect crime
5. Enforce laws, rules and regulations

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6. Protect lives and properties

B. Specific to the graduates of the BS Criminology Program. Graduates of the BS Criminology program equipped with relevant knowledge, skills,
attitude and values shall be able to:
a. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victim, and offenders to include deviant behavior;
b. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare
c. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice;
d. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
e. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
f. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community

Program Curriculum Map

Course Program Outcomes
Clusters Code Title Pre-requisite 1 2 3 4 5 6
Major CLJ 101 Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System I I
Legend: I – Introduced P – Practiced skills with supervision D – Demonstrated skills, without supervision

A. Course Information
Course Code CLJ 101
Course Title Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System
Course Description This course deals with the study of formal and informal components of the Criminal Justice System of
the Philippines. It covers the respective mandates, processes, and interrelations in the administration of criminal
justice, and the other forms of justice system.
Pre-requisite Course *None
Co-requisite Course *None
Term and Year Level First Semester, First Year
Offering
Credit Unit/s 3 units
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

B. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the students can:
1. list down the pillars of the criminal justice system;
2. explain the general functions and operation of the criminal justice system;
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3. identify the loopholes and recommend solutions to some problems;

4. explain fully the importance of the five pillars of the CJS;
5. analyzed the objectives of the CJS and
6. evaluate their respective responsibility in the maintenance of peace and order in their own community.

C. Learning Plan

Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Learning Instructional Resources Assessment Tools/Tasks
Outcomes Activities
1 At the end of the lesson, 1. WPU Vision and Mission
the students can: statement  Reading  Module  Recitation
 internalize the Goals and Objectives  Writing  Syllabus  Rubrics in recitation
vision, mission of Orientation on:  Self-Learning
WPU; Grading System
 internalize the goals Course Requirement
and objectives of House Rules
the college;
 memorize WPU
Vision Mission and
College Goals and
Objectives
 explain the grading
system, course
requirements and
house rules.
2&3 At the end of the lesson, 2. Overview of Philippine  Reading  Laptop/Cellphone  Quiz
the students can: Criminal Justice System.  Discussion  Books/Module  Recitation
2.1 First Pillar: Law  Self-Learning  Group Chat  Rubrics in recitation
 Understand the Enforcement
overview of the 2.2 Second Pillar:
Philippine criminal Prosecution
justice system; 2.3 Third Pillar: Court
 illustrate the 2.4 Fourth Pillar:
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Philippine Criminal Corrections

Justice System; and 2.5 Fifth Pillar:
 explain the role and Community
its functions of each
Pillar in the criminal
justice system
 understand the
importance of crime
prevention
functions of the
government thru
law enforcement
agencies
4-6 At the end of the lesson, 3. Prosecution of offences
the students can:  Lecture/Discussion  Laptop/Cellphone  Quiz
3.1 Institution of  Books/Module  Recitation
 Familiarize the criminal action  Group Chat  Rubrics in recitation
salient provisions of
Rules of Court in 3.2 Sufficiency of
the Philippines complaint and
 Understand how the information
criminal actions
instituted 3.3 Preliminary
 Explain the investigation
difference between
complaint and
information
 Identify the
requirement for the
sufficiency of the
complaint and
information
 Understand the
requirement of the
conduct of

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preliminary
investigation
 Understand the role
of the prosecutor in
prosecuting
offences.
 Differentiate the
inquest and regular
proceeding

7&8 At the end of the lesson, 5. Court  Lecture/Discussion  Laptop/Cellphone  Quiz

the students can: 5.1Functions of the  Books/Module  Recitation
Courts  Group Chat
 identify the 5.2Overview of the
important terms in Philippine Courts
court; System
 determine the 5.3Jurisdiction of the
functions of the Courts
courts and the 5.4Courts Proceedings
Philippine Courts 5.5Arraignment
System 5.6Pre-Trial
 discuss the 5.7Trial
important things 5.8Judgment
of each stages or 5.9Appeal
parts of criminal 5.10 Discretion of
the Courts
proceedings; and
Relationship of the
 distinguish the
Courts with the
organizational chart
other Pillar
of the Philippines
judiciary in terms of
composition,
jurisdiction and
qualification of
judge.

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9 Midterm Examination
10-15 At the end of the lesson, 6. Corrections  Reading  Laptop/Cellphone  Quiz
the students can: 6.1Functions of the  Discussion  Books/Module  Recitation
Corrections Pillar  Group Chat  Rubrics in recitation
 identify and explain 6.2Concept of Penalty
the purpose or 6.3Development of the
objectives of Corrections System
modern corrections; in the World
 distinguish the Settings
justification of 6.4Brief History of the
penalties, judicial Philippine
condition of Corrections System
penalties and 6.5Institutional
duration of Corrections
penalties; and 6.6Overview of the
 determine the Bureau of
classification of Correction and the
prisoners, executive Penal Farms and
clemency and Prisons
prison and penal 6.7Overview of the
farm. Bureau of Jail
Management and
Penology
6.8Duration of
Penalties
6.9Classifications of
Prisons
6.10 Non-
Institutional
Corrections
6.11 Discretion of
the Court Pillar
16-18 At the end of the lesson, 7. Community  Discussion  Laptop/Cellphone  Quiz/ThatQuiz.Org
the students can: 7.1Role of the different  Wifi/ Internet  Rubrics in brochure
sector in the CJS Connection making
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 identify and define 7.2The Significance of  Books/Module

the important terms the Role of the  Group Chat
in community pillar; Community in the
 explain the process CJS
of the of the five 7.3Relationship of the
pillars of the Community with the
Philippine Criminal Other Pillar
Justice System; and 7.4Katarungang
 illustrate through Pambarangay
tabular
arrangement the
important feature of
the Katarungang
Pambarangay.
 Provide a brochure
indicating the
function and
process of
katarungang
pambarangay
18 Final Examination

D. References (printed/online resources must be within 10 years)

Abalde, F. I.& Caño, G.J.(2019). Introduction to philippine criminal justice system. REX Book Store.
Asalan, J.G.L.,. Beringa, V. A., Yang, B.T. & Bolante, R.B. (2012). Fundamentals of philippine criminal justice system. Hunt Publishing Center.
Guerero, B.B. (2019). Introduction to philippine criminal justice system. Wiseman Book Trading.
Madelo, P. C. Jr. (2013). Criminal justice system. Basic Concepts and Approaches REX Bookstore.
Salamanca,B.H., Pioquinto,P.V., Langbis,M.P. & Nabe, N.C. (2020). Criminal justice system. Mindshaper Publishing House.
San Diego, G.C., Calima, C.T. Jr., & Manwong, R.K. (2012). Compendium On criminal justice education, Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.
Pili, S.L.G., (2022). Module/powerpoint on introduction to philippine criminal justice system. Western Philippines University.

E. Grading System
Major Exams (Midterm/Final) 40%
Performance Task 40%
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Written Works 20%

100%
Passing rate: 60%, zero based
F. Course Requirements
1. Major exam (midterm and final examination with 60% passing percentage, zero-based).
2. Written works (assignment, short, long, unit or chapter tests with 60% passing percentage, zero based)
3. Product (activities)

G. Course Policies
 Attendance is necessary for each student to obtain maximum benefits of instruction.
 Wearing a complete uniform is required whenever actual classes are held.
 Major exams will be administered on the University premises. Special examination is only given for excused absences. An excuse letter (in case
of emergency) duly signed by the parent or guardian or a medical certificate (in case of sickness) is required.

H. Consultation Hours
1. Four (4) hours a week, every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 2:00PM

Prepared by:

LEO L. CASILAGAN
Assistant Professor III
Date Signed: 07/29 /24

Recommending Approval: Approved:

MARRIANE B. MEJIA SHEILA LOU G. PILI

Department Chairperson, BS Criminology Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education
Date Signed: ___________ Date Signed: ___________

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