Program Overview
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology at the University of Baguio is a graduate degree program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, crime, and criminal behavior. This program emphasizes the development of advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills essential for addressing complex criminological issues. Graduates of this program are expected to possess mastery in both the theory and practice of criminology, uphold high ethical standards based on legal and conventional practices, and contribute to criminological research that informs policy making.
The program aims to produce professionals equipped with relevant advanced knowledge and skills, committed to exemplary professional conduct, and engaged in meaningful extension and community outreach activities to foster a safer society.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction Management are expected to attain the following within 3 to 5 years after graduation:
- Demonstrate mastery of advanced criminological knowledge and skills essential for effective practice and leadership in the field of criminology, including updated content such as fire technology and arson investigation.
- Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct grounded in legal, conventional, and contemporary criminal justice practices.
- 3.Conduct, apply, and disseminate findings from rigorous criminological research to inform policy-making, crime prevention, and criminal justice administration.
- Engage proactively in meaningful, sustainable extension, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships with agencies to address crime and public safety issues.
- Pursue lifelong learning, continuous specialization, and career advancement to remain competitive and responsive to developments in criminology and criminal justice.
Program Outcomes
The graduates have the ability to:
- Exhibit competence and mastery in both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of criminology and criminal justice.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical values and legal standards in professional criminology practice.
- Design, conduct, analyze, and publish advanced criminological research or studies that contribute to informed policy and practice in criminal justice systems.
- Develop and implement community-based programs or interventions grounded in criminological knowledge and skills to enhance public safety and crime prevention.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and relevant agencies, utilizing current industry practices and technologies to address complex criminological issues.
Job Opportunities
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
- Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), including
- Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
- Philippine Army (PA)
- Philippine Air Force (PAF)
- Parole and Probation Office (PPO)
- Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR)
- Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
- Bureau of Customs (customs police)
- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Department of Finance Investigation Division (DOF)
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
- Immigration and Deportation Bureau
- National penitentiaries and provincial jails
- Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
- Land Transportation Office (LTO)
- Department of Labor and Employment
- Department of Environment and Natural
- Resources (DENR)
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
- Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Department of National Defense (DND)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE with Specialization in Criminology
Students can only graduate and earn their degree from the program after finishing 36 number of units.
| Foundation Courses – 9 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| GSMRES1 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| GSSTAT1 | Statistics with SPSS | 3 |
| MSCJFC3 | Foundations of Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Specialization Courses – 18 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSCJSC1 | Transnational Crimes and Terrorism | 3 |
| MSCJSC2 | Crisis Intervention and Management on Multicultural Issues and Urban Crimes | 3 |
| MSCJSC3 | Domestic Violence, Juvenile Justice, and Delinquency | 3 |
| MSCJSC4 | Victimology and Restorative Justice | 3 |
| MSCJSC5 | Modern Penology and Prison Studies | 3 |
| MSCJSC6 | Advance Science of Criminalistics | 3 |
| Cognate Courses – 3 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSCJCC1 | Administration of Justice and Problems | 3 |
| Comprehensive Examinations (3 Foundation and 6 Major Subjects) | ||
| Thesis and Report – 6 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| GSWRIT1 | Thesis Writing 1 | 3 |
| GSWRIT2 | Thesis Writing 2 | 3 |