Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology is a graduate program designed for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in the study of crime and criminal behavior. The program emphasizes research, theory, and critical analysis of criminal justice issues, with a particular focus on criminological theories and their application to policy and practice.
Graduates of this program are expected to exemplify expertise and high-level professional competence as leaders and officers in criminology and related fields. They apply appropriate criminological principles and theories to solve problems related to crimes, victims, and offenders. Graduates are also equipped to undertake independent and collaborative research endeavors and contribute to sustainable extension and community outreach services.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology are expected to achieve the following within 3 to 5 years after graduation:
- Exemplify advanced expertise and scholarly leadership in criminology and related criminal justice disciplines, demonstrating high professional competence in academic, research, policy, or administrative roles.
- Apply comprehensive criminological theories and principles to critically analyze and address complex issues involving crimes, victims, offenders, and justice systems.
- Undertake and lead independent and collaborative research initiatives that contribute substantially to the development of criminological knowledge and public policy.
- Actively engage in sustainable extension, community outreach, and inter-agency collaborations to promote public safety and community development.
- Pursue lifelong learning and continuous professional development to adapt to emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in criminology and criminal justice.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery and dissemination of advanced knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in criminology, criminalistics, criminal justice, and related fields.
- Design, conduct, and critically evaluate rigorous criminological research, including action research, that addresses contemporary challenges within the criminal justice system.
- Produce scholarly works such as peer-reviewed journal articles, collaborative publications, and dissertations that influence academic, policy, and professional communities.
- Lead, develop, and participate in extension and community-based projects that promote sustainable development and crime prevention.
- Exhibit leadership and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary and inter-agency contexts, integrating current practices and innovations to solve complex criminological problems.
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)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN CRIMINOLOGY DISSERTATION PROGRAM (CURRICULUM YEAR 2021-2022)
| Foundation Courses – 12 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| PHDCFC1 | Advanced Methods of Research | 3 |
| PHDCFC2 | Comparative Criminal Justice System and Processes | 3 |
| PHDCFC3 | Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 |
| PHDCFC4 | Philosophical Foundation of Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Specialization Courses – 15 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| PHDCSC1 | Criminal Justice Interventions: Methods and Evaluation | 3 |
| PHDCSC2 | Seminar on Multicultural Issues and Urban Crimes | 3 |
| PHDCSC3 | Public Safety Management | 3 |
| PHDCSC4 | Gender, Crime, and Justice | 3 |
| PHDCSC5 | Seminar of Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| Cognate Courses – 6 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| PHDCCC1 | Contemporary Theories in Criminology | 3 |
| FRSCIP1 | Corrections: Institutions and Field Operation | 3 |
| Thesis and Report – 12 Units Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| PHDDS1 | Dissertation Research Workshop | 3 |
| PHDDS2 | Dissertation Writing Report | 9 |