DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN

COURSE SYLLABUS
CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT

A globally competitive institution, faithful to the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church
VISION working towards the development of the person following the examples of St. Arnold Janssen and St.
Joseph Freinademetz.
To develop and enhance the capabilities of the person to become responsive to the demands of the
MISSION
society with respect for cultural preservation.
 To intensify quality education, that produces globally competitive professionals who will
become catalysts of change.
 To promote the preservation of cultural diversity and heritage.
 To develop versatile individuals in the areas of instruction, research and community extension
GOALS
services.
 To promote morally upright individuals who respond and adopt to the fast changing demands
of society, guided by Catholic values, inspired by the example of Sts. Arnold Janssen and
Joseph Freinademetz.
CORE VALUES Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Evangelization
Course Title POLICE ETHICS AND BEHAVIOR
Course Code CRIM 3
School SY 2015/2016/ 2nd Semester
Semester
Faculty Jovie Rose D. Dacoycoy
This course exposes students to ethical issues associated with the law enforcement. Thus, this course
is designed to begin preparing students in identifying and critically examining ethical issues in the
Course
criminal justice system by applying ethical decision models. This course also provides students with
Description
the unique opportunity to analyze how they would resolve these issues according to their own values
and beliefs while staying within the boundaries of the law and professional codes of ethics.
Upon completion of this course, the student will better:
1. Explain the importance of ethics in Criminal Justice,
2. Determine the connection between ethics and the police,
3. Identify the ethical standards of the Philippine National Police,
Course
4. Describe the complex process of moral and ethical decision making when enforcing laws and
Objectives
processing offenders.
5. Explain decision making impacts not only offenders but also the victims, and society.
6. Determine personal attitudes values, and beliefs in relation to the crime, the offender, the
victim, and the justice system.
Course Use the proper principles and appropriate actions in dealing with people and develop a fundamental
Learning framework of analytical skills when examining ethical situations in the criminal justice system.
Outcomes

Session Number Course Learning Instructional

Topic/Content Assessment
(by week) Outcomes Delivery/Strategies/Activities

Use the proper Lecture/Interactive Case Analysis

principles and Forms of Ethics and Discussion Major Examination
1st week – 4th week
appropriate actions Its Application Topic Analysis Summative Quiz
in dealing with Movie Analysis Oral Graded
people and develop Case Analysis Recitation
5th week – 9th week a fundamental Code of Professional Lecture/Interactive Case Analysis
 framework of Conduct and Ethical Discussion Major Examination
analytical skills Standards for PNP Topic Analysis Summative Quiz
when examining Officers Movie Analysis Oral Graded
ethical situations in Case Analysis Recitation
the criminal justice Lecture/Interactive Case Analysis
system. Universal Law Discussion Major Examination
10th week – 13th
Enforcer’s Code of Topic Analysis Summative Quiz
week
Conduct Movie Analysis Oral Graded
Case Analysis Recitation
Police Community Lecture/Interactive Case Analysis
Relations Discussion Major Examination
14th week – 18
Corruption and Topic Analysis Summative Quiz
week
Misconduct in Law Movie Analysis Oral Graded
Enforcement Case Analysis Recitation
Course References:
Books
Bautista, Felipe S. and Guevara, Ricardo M., Ethics and Values for Law Enforcement; 2008; Quezon City; Wiseman’s
Books Trading, Inc.
Bermas, Atty. Danilo S., Handbook on Police Ethics and Community Relation; 2004; Sta. Cruz, Manila; Central Book
Supply, Inc.
Florendo, Adelene M., Police Ethics and Police Community Relations; 2012; Quezon City; Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.
Course Requirements:
1. Major Examination (1st Prelim, Midterm, Pre-final, Final)
2. Class Standing (Recitation, Projects, Quizzez)
Course Policies:
1. Students are allowed 11 absences for MWF classes and 7 for TTh classes inclusive of tardiness. Excessive
absences shall result to a grade of FA (Failed due to absences.)
2. Cellular or mobile phones are not allowed during class hours. They should be in silent mode.
3. Honesty is the rule during examination. Cheating is not allowed at all times. It will merit a grade of zero (0).
4. Any complaints regarding teaching, grades, etc, against the teacher or classmates related to the course should
be properly addressed to the professor.
5. Student must be in proper uniform.
6. Students must take the examinations on scheduled time and date only.
Consultation Period
MWF – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TTh – 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
ASSESSMENT
COURSE OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE EVIDENCES OF PERFORMANCE STANDARD
INDICATORS PERFORMANCE
Use the proper principles Case Analysis Passing major and minor 75% minimum compliance
and appropriate actions in Major Examination exams to all course requirements
dealing with people and Summative Quiz Participation in recitation
develop a fundamental Oral Graded Recitation Short-Film Making
framework of analytical Case analysis
skills when examining
ethical situations in the
criminal justice system.
Prepared by:
Jovie Rose D. Dacoycoy
Program Coordinator, Criminology Department

Noted by:

Jovie Rose D. Dacoycoy

Program Coordinator, Criminology Department

Janenovelle A. Cuenca
Dean, Criminology Department

Approved by:

DR. ALELI C. DUGAN, CPA

Vice President for Academic Affairs