Master in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology

OBJECTIVES

The University of the Cordilleras Graduate School concurs generally to CHED's objectives of the program, MSCJC as follows:

1. prepare the students to excel in the field of Criminology;
2. equip them with advanced knowledge and skills necessary in the practice of Criminology profession;
3. prepare and encourage the students to do advanced and/or independent research in Criminology; and
4. train professionals to be more globally competitive in the field of Criminology.

Specifically, the MSCJC aims to:

1. train professionals who shall adhere and practice universal values and uphold concrete manifestations of good morality in the criminal justice system; and
2. graduate competent professionals in the field of Criminology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. qualifying or entrance examination on critical thinking appraisal administered by the Guidance Center
2. Non-graduates in Criminology must have completed at least twelve (21) units of professional courses in Criminology consisting any of the following:
• Introduction to Criminology
• Psychology of Crime
• Human Behavior and Crisis Management
• Courses under Criminalistics
• Courses in Law Enforcement Administration
• Course under Crime Detection and Investigation
• Course under Criminal Law and Jurisprudence
• Correctional Administration