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
INTRO TO PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL
CLJ 1201 Three Units/ 3 hours/Lec (3) Lab (0) per week NONE
JUSTICE SYSTEM
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 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.
B. Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Remember the role of the Criminal Justice System in Crime prevention and control
2. Understand the pillars of criminal justice system and explain their role and how they process a person until he
can be referred to as a criminal
3. Understand the general function and operation of the Philippine Criminal Justice System
4. Evaluate fully the importance of the five pillars of the CJS
5. Evaluate the respective responsibility in the maintenance of peace and order in the community
6. Evaluate the loop holes and recommended solutions to some problems
7. Analyze our Criminal Justice System with other countries
8. Evaluate the benefits and objectives of Restorative Justice and trace its evolution and how it can change the
modern concept of justice

C. Textbook
Banks, C. (2009). Criminal justice ethics: theory and practice. (2nd ed.) Los Angeles:SAGE
Cano, G. J., Amante, D.A., Fernandez, N.M. (2010) Philippine criminal justice system. Manila: Mindshapers.
Timpac, T., Handbook on Philippine Criminal Justice System, RMC Publishing Haus, Tarlac City Philippines, 2011
Domingo, S., Criminal Justice System, Rex Book Store, Manila, Philippines.

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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
I. Suggested Readings and References
 George T. Patterson, in Clinical Interventions in Criminal Justice Settings, 2018
 Stan Crowder, Brent E. Turvey, in Ethical Justice, 2013
 George T. Patterson, in Clinical Interventions in Criminal Justice Settings, 2018
 Stan Crowder, Brent E. Turvey, in Ethical Justice, 2013

J. Methods for Assessing the Expected Outcomes

1. Lecture / discussion

2. Use of cooperative / active learning strategies

3. Self-assessment

4. Reflective learning experience

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5. Critique or reflections

6. Major Examination

K. Course Outline

TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
ORIENTATION on:
 CKC / ITE Vision, Mission
1. Identify the parts of the criminal justice  Goals and Objectives
system;  Course Content
 Course Requirements and Grading
2. Recognize how cases proceed through the System
criminal justice system; I. Introduction to Criminal Justice
System
3. Annotate criminal justice concepts;
A. Essence of Justice under the Philippine
12 hrs. 4. Identify various types of law enforcers; Constitution
1-4
5. Understand the roles and responsibilities B. Kinds of Due Process
of the law enforcement pillar;
1. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT

A. Different Police Activities

B. Broad Goals of the PNP
C. Community Oriented Policing
D. Theories of Police Service and Concept of
Police Service

6. Be knowledgeable of the concepts of II. THE PROSECUTION

arrest;
1. Composition
6 hrs.
7. Distinguish arrest with warrant and 2. Definition of terms
3. Inquest proceeding
warrantless arrest;
5&6 4. Preliminary investigation

8. Be knowledgeable of the concepts of

search and seizure;

9. Distinguish search from arrest;

7&8 III. THE COURT
10. Be knowledgeable about investigations
conducted by Police; 1.Introduction and definition of terms
2.The judicial power
11. Differentiate Interview from 3.Powers of the supreme court
Interrogation; 4.The Philippine courts
6 hrs.  Regular courts
12. Appreciate the importance of preliminary  Special courts
investigation; Quasi-judicial bodies

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TIME COURSE TOPIC / CONTENT

WEEK COURSE COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
FRAME
13. differentiate preliminary investigation and
inquest proceedings

9 3 hrs. MIDTERM EXAMINATION

IV. THE CORRECTION
14. Understand the role of court in the PCJS;
1. Theories in correction
15. Discuss the court hierarchy;
2. Classification and aims of correction
10 - 11 6 hrs. 3. Nature of jails and prisons
16. Enumerate the different stages of trial;
4. Categories of inmates
5. Prisons in the Philippines
17. Appreciate the importance of each stage
of trial in the administration of
Justice;
V. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTION
18. Enlightened on the roles of the different PROGRAMS
non-institutional corrections in the  Probation
reformation, rehabilitation or treatment of  Pardon
offenders; described and explained the  Amnesty
9 hrs. crimes that could possibly be committed by  Remission
12 - 14
those persons serving their penalty and the  Parole
forms of habituality in commission of crimes.  Reprieve and suspension of sentence
 Commutation

7. Crimes (persons serving the penalty)

8. Forms or kinds of habituality or repetition
19. Internalized the significance of the VI. THE COMMUNITY
community as the fifth pillar of the criminal
justice system, identified the role of the 1. Introduction of the role of community
agents of socialization in the practical  Family(marriage)
administration of justice; linked the  School
9 hrs.
connection of the community in the initiation  Peers
of the functions of the four pillars or the  Mass media
15 -17 existence of the cycles of the violation of law  Religion
and administration of justice; understood  Government
and discussed the role of the Katarungang
pambarangay as part of the community and 2. The Katarungang Pambarangay
alternative of the court in the administration
of justice; understood restorative justice as 3. Restorative justice
the modern perspective in the administration
of justice
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.

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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 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
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;

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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.

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.

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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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