School Overview
The institution offers a comprehensive educational ladder in the fields of criminology, forensic science, and disaster management. These programs range from foundational undergraduate degrees to advanced doctoral research, preparing students for leadership roles in law enforcement, scientific investigation, and community resilience. The SCJPS stands proudly as “The Citadel of the Patriots”.
SJCPS aims to equip learners to:
- Contribute to community well-being and evidence-based policy by conducting significant research on crime causation, victimology, and deviant behavior through the integration of empirical data and case analysis.
- Uphold the Criminologist’s Code of Ethics as “Service-Driven Citizens” by internalizing the ideals of patriotism and truth while protecting human rights and victim welfare without discrimination or bias.
- Demonstrate exemplary leadership and broad competence in law enforcement administration and public safety, ensuring that criminal justice processes meet global standards of efficiency and professionalism.
- Utilize criminalistics and forensic science expertise in the accurate investigation and detection of crimes, applying specialized technical skills to serve the ends of justice.
- Apply the principles of criminal law, evidence, and procedure while pursuing lifelong learning to stay competitive with evolving jurisprudence and global legal trends.
- Promote the welfare of offenders and the resilience of the community by leading initiatives for successful re-integration, mental health, and social stability.
Programs Degrees Offered
We at the School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety follow a carefully crafted curriculum centered on producing competent professionals in accordance with the university’s mission. We train you in the fields of forensics and the scope of criminology.
The School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety is a pioneer in offering programs under Criminal Justice Education. It was the first school to offer B.S. Criminology in the North and a pioneer for Bachelor in Forensic Science in the nation.
Undergraduate School Programs
Graduate School Programs
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology
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Research & Development
Research is a valuable tool in the actualization of the University of Baguio’s vision “in pursuit of perfection”.
The School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety values research and understands its importance in the on-going improvement of criminology and the forensics fields. Its students and faculty have had their own share of published research that contributed to their specific professions or specializations.
List of Partners
National, Regional, and Local Partners
- National Police Commission
- Philippine National Police Training Institute (National) – oversight
- Philippine National Police (umbrella organization)
- Hopkins International Partners (Private)
- Philippine Continuing Professional Development Training Center Inc. (Private)
- University of the Philippines–Manila (Government)
- Kalinga State University (Government)
- Western Philippines University (Government)
- DOH – Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Dagupan
- Police Regional Office Cordillera – Regional Human Rights Desk
- Mountain Province District Jail – Bontoc
- Baguio City Internal Affairs Service
- Baguio City Police Office
- Bureau of Fire Protection – Baguio City Fire Station
- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory
- City Social Welfare and Development
- Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center
- Highway Patrol Group
- National Bureau of Investigation – Cordillera Administrative Region
- Philippine National Police Training Institute – Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center
- Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit – Cordillera
- Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15
- 14th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army
- Pinget Elementary School
- Regional Forensic Unit – Cordillera
- West Point Shooting Range (Private)
- Road Vibes Driving School (Private)
- Holy Cross College, Inc. (Conceocion) – Private
Global Networks
- Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (Thailand, Private)
- Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science, India (Private)
Our Faculty
CHARESMA GRACE K. LUD-AYEN, MS Crim
Dean, SCJPS
JUSTIN JOSEPH T. ALMARVEZ, BFS
Faculty
ATTY. RECSON B. BANGIBANG
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PROSECUTOR FRANCISCO M. BILOG
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KARLA G. CAYASFON
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DR. GERARDO K. TUMBAGA, SR.
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PROS. GAUDENCIO G. VALDEZ, JR.
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ERVIE P. BID-ING
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DR. MARIE JOY M. CAPDOS
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JASMIN O. CATAO
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ATTY. CORA M. DOGUI-IS
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THEODORE N. DOMOGUEN
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IMMANUEL JESUS A. FERNANDEZ
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FAITH P. JAVIER
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KARLA G. CAYASFON
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MARIE ROSE G. SUBDI
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HANNAH G. MONANG
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MARC GERARD C. MABUGA
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ATTY. DARWIN P. MARCOS, JD
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HANNAH FRANCENE M. REBOROSO
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ATTY. TIMOTHY JOHN D. TABAGO
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DR. FILIBERT PATRICK F. TAD-AWAN
Program Chair, Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Crimonology
MR. DAVY VICENTE M LIMMONG
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ATTY. RUSSEL C. LUCANEY
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DR. LAUREAÑO ALEXIS R. MARIÑAS
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JEREIGN FRANCIS A. MEJIA
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DR. WARREN G. MOYAO
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Criminology
MS. JOYCE PANGANG-AT
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ALAIN DELON RINGOR, PhD Ed
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ERICSON T. WALLACE
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