BSCRIM

Program Intended Learning Outcomes

• Rigid foundation in the basic concept in determining criminal liability and civil liability, the corresponding course of action and imposable penalty
• Knowledge and excellent understanding of constitutional mandates and rights
• Knowledge, skills, attitudes and values essential to the practice of Criminology in the fields of Forensic Sciences, law enforcement administration, Criminology, criminal law and procedure, correctional administration, Professionalism and civic awareness and in defense tactics
• Keen understanding on the phenomenon of criminality and its causation and prevalentness
• Knowledgeable in Law Enforcement Organization, Operation and Administration and its role in the Criminal Justice System and in the community
• Scientifically competent in processing evidence from inception to being expert witness
• Widen the perspective of the application of Criminology in the society and its allied agency in promoting constitutional mandates and public safety
• Mastery in standard operating procedure and legal requirement as to the application of Forensic Sciences such as; Forensic Photography, Personal Identification, forensic toxicology, Forensic Ballistic, Polygraphy and Questioned Documents

Eligible Government Positions

Registered Criminologists are exempted from taking government/civil service entrance examinations and are eligible for:

• Police Officer (up to Police Superintendent)
• Jail Officer (up to Jail Superintendent)
• Criminal Investigator & Special Agent
• Investigative Agent & Intelligence Agent
• Forensic Specialist (Dactylographer, Ballistician, Questioned Document Examiner)
• Forensic Photographer & Polygraph Examiner
• Probation & Parole Officer
• Fire Marshal & Firefighter
• Law Enforcement Evaluation Officer
• NAPOLCOM Inspector
• Traffic Operation Officer
• Associate Graft Investigation Officer
• Special Police Officer & Security Officer
• Safekeeping Officer & Sheriff
• Warden & Reformation Officer
• And other positions in law enforcement agencies and entities under the Criminal Justice System

Program Leadership

Under expert academic leadership, the BS Criminology program maintains its commitment to excellence in criminology education and continues to produce highly competent law enforcement professionals.

Licensure Examination Excellence

Criminology Licensure Examination last February 5-7, 2025: 100% passing rate. This outstanding achievement demonstrates our commitment to quality education and student success in the field of criminology.

Legal Framework & Privileges

Republic Act No. 11131 - Criminology Profession Act of 2018

This comprehensive legislation establishes the legal foundation for criminology practice in the Philippines and grants registered criminologists significant privileges including:

• Exemption from civil service entrance examinations
• Civil Service Eligibility for government positions
• Priority appointment in 39+ government agencies
• Recognition as crucial professionals in criminal justice and public safety

Forensic Sciences Specialization

Master standard operating procedures and legal requirements in specialized forensic fields:

• Forensic Photography
• Personal Identification
• Forensic Toxicology
• Forensic Ballistics
• Polygraphy (Lie Detection)
• Questioned Documents Examination
• Evidence Processing from inception to expert witness testimony

Criminal Justice System Integration

Comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice ecosystem including:

• Law Enforcement Organization, Operation and Administration
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Correctional Administration
• Community Role in Public Safety
• Constitutional Mandates and Rights Protection
• Professional Ethics and Civic Awareness
• Defense Tactics and Public Safety Promotion