Bachelor of Science in Criminology
About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology is a four‑year program designed in accordance with the latest CHED memorandum and Republic Act 11131 (The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018), which standardize criminology education and practice. It provides students with theoretical and practical instruction in Law Enforcement Administration; Criminal Law & Jurisprudence; Forensic Science / Criminalistics; Crime Detection & Investigation; Correctional Administration; and Criminology (including criminal sociology, psychology of crime, ethics, and values).
The curriculum also covers constitutional rights, human rights, community relations, evidence handling, scientific investigative techniques, and immersion or practicum in real‑world settings. Graduates will be prepared for roles in law enforcement, corrections, forensic specialization, investigation, research, policy advising, or other related fields, grounded in professionalism, integrity, and adaptability to changing societal and technological demands.
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FEU Pampanga Admissions Office
FEU Pampanga Campus, MacArthur Hwy, San Fernando City, 2000 Pampanga
+63917 126 6519
admission@feupampanga.edu.ph
Program Outcomes
- Apply leadership, organizational, and management principles to design, direct, and evaluate public safety and law enforcement operations in compliance with legal, ethical, and community‑oriented standards.
- Explain and interpret criminal statutes, jurisprudence, due process, and constitutional guarantees; judge and justify legal decisions in criminal cases with respect to human rights and legal precedent.
- Analyze physical, chemical, and biological evidence using scientific methods; demonstrate proper handling, preservation, and presentation of forensic data to support investigation and court proceedings.
- Investigate crime scenes, gather and examine evidence, apply modern detection techniques and tools, and evaluate investigative findings to reconstruct incidents and support legal requirements.
- Plan and implement policies and rehabilitative programs in correctional institutions; assess offender behavior, programs’ effectiveness, and institutional compliance with human rights and ethical standards.
- Critically analyze theories of crime causation, deviance, victimology, and criminal behavior; design and evaluate evidence‑based interventions, policies, and research to prevent crime and promote social justice.
Career Pathways
- Government / Public Sector: Police Officer (up to Police Lieutenant Colonel), Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Correctional Officer / Jail Superintendent, Fire Marshal, Special Investigator, Intelligence Agent, Military Personnel.
- Forensic, Scientific & Technical Specialists: Dactylographer, Ballistician, Questioned Document Examiner, Police Photographer, Polygraph Examiner, Laboratory Technician in forensic chemistry, Lie Detector Examiner
- Corrections, Rehabilitation & Probation / Community Services: Correctional Administrator or Executive Supervisor, Reformation Officer, Jail Officer, Worker or Officer in correctional / penal institutions, Probation / Parole Officer, Counselor / Expert in treatment of offenders or juvenile delinquency
- Education, Research, Advisory & Private Sector: Professor / Instructor of criminology subjects, Criminology Researcher, Security Consultant, Agent / Adviser in law enforcement or private security, Private Investigator, Administrators in private security firms
Licenses
- Registered Criminologists (RCrim)
Certifications
- Certificate of Registration as a Registered Criminologist
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) / Accredited Activities Certifications
Curriculum (Approved 2025-2026)
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 42 units |
| ROTC | 6 units |
| PATHFIT | 8 units |
| Character Formation Courses | 6 units |
| Law Enforcement Administration Courses | 13 units |
| Criminal Law and Jurisprudence Courses | 19 units |
| Forensic Science Courses | 20 units |
| Crime Detection and Investigation Courses | 25 units |
| Correctional Administration Courses | 8 units |
| Criminology Courses | 24 units |
| Internship | 6 units |
| Pre-Review Course | 6 units |
| Total: 183 units | |
