NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL, MS DEGREE IN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN
CRIMINOLOGY
S. Y. 2020 – 2021

Syllabus in

I – Course Title: Foundation of Criminology

II – Course Description: a comprehensive study of criminology as a science. It covers the contributions to criminology of different disciplines
like; Law, Jurisprudence, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Medicine and other allied disciplines from classical to present.

III – Course Objectives: this course is designed with the end in view to:
1. Refresh the knowledge of the learners on the classical theories and concepts of crime causations.
2. Relate to the contemporary principles of addressing contemporary criminalities lurking within the community.
3. Appreciate the present conditions and philosophies of man to come up with very objective recommendations as to how and when to
address the communities’ problems on criminalities.

IV – Course Requirements:
A. Written Test
1. Mid-term exams – explain the classical theories as well as contemporary theories of crime causes
2. Final exams – correlate classical and contemporary theories of crime causation sand give well defined analysis on the matter.

B. Class Activities:
1. Presentation of researched topics assigned individually.
2. Class critiquing to expand the bounds of the presentation, taking into consideration possibilities.

V – Course Contents:
Learning Content/Task Time Frame Expected Outcome Teaching Strategies Evaluation
Values Infusion Techniques
Part I – Introduction of the course 1st week At the end of the Virtual discussion Searching questions
a. The Nature of Crime, Law and Criminal Justice lesson, the students
b. The police and Law Enforcement are expected to:
c. The Police Role and functions 1. gain an overview
 of the fundamental
foundations of
criminology
2. understand the
relationship of crime
and justice
3. understand
broadly the concepts
of law enforcement
Part II – Criminal Law substance and Procedures 1. understand how Reporting of research Searching questions
a. The historical Development of the Criminal criminal outputs
Law laws/statutes are
b. Source of the Criminal Law developed
c. The legal definitions of the Criminal Law 2. classify the
d. The legal definition of crime sources and
e. Criminal defense significance of the
f. Reforming the criminal law criminal statutes
g. Due process of law 3. apply in person or
in the profession the
essence of due
process
Part III – Study of the different aspects that enhance 2nd week 1. differentiate and Reporting and open Searching questions
the development of criminal behavior such as: categorized the critiquing and factual
a. Criminal Demography – study of the criminal behavior presentation of events
correlation between criminality and population. developments to justify a cause
b. Criminal Ecology – study of criminality in 2. Appreciate the
relation to special distribution in a community. differential causes
c. Criminal Epidemiology – study of the and effects of these
connection between environment and given criminal
criminality. behavioral factors.
d. Criminal physical anthropology – study of 3. classify the types
criminality in relation to physical constitution of of criminals in
men. relation to the
e. Criminal psychiatry – study of human behavior factorial
in relation to criminality. development they
 f. Criminal psychology – study of human have come into.
behavior in relation to criminality.
g. Victimology – study of the part of the victim in
the commission of a crime
Part IV – Study of the various measures and methods 1. enhance ability to Research and Searching questions
accepted by society in cases of violation of criminal detect criminal reporting
law such as: activities of potential
a. The detection of crimes criminals
b. The investigation of crimes 2. familiar with
c. The arrest or apprehension of criminals effective
d. The prosecution of suspected law violators investigative
e. The conviction of the criminals in a judicial techniques to
proceedings address criminality
f. The imprisonment, treatment and rehabilitation 3. understand the
of the convicted criminal due process
g. The enforcement of laws, decrees, rules and procedures
regulations. 4. be knowledgeable
h. The administration of the police and other law on applicable laws
enforcement agencies. pertinent to a certain
i. The maintenance of recreational facilities and criminal act
other auxiliary services to prevent the
development of crimes and criminal behavior

Part V – Major areas of Criminology Studies: 3rd week 1. take cognizant on Research and Searching questions
a. Criminal sociology the categorizations reporting
b. Criminal law and Jurisprudence of the different
c. Law enforcement Administration studies under the
d. Crime Detection, Investigation and Prevention umbrella of
e. Criminalistics – which includes: criminology
 Dactyloscopy 2. differentiate these
 Police photography categories and build
 Polygraphy a strong
 Ballistics (or fire arm examination) foundational
 Questioned Document s Examination knowledge on each
 Forensic Medicine
  Forensic Chemistry
 Correctional Administration
Part VI – Sociological Classification of Crimes 1. classify crimes Dynamic reporting Searching questions
 Violent personal crimes according to their
 Occasional proper crime commission and
 Occasional crime motivations
 Political crimes 2. find ways to
 Public order crime address these
 Conventional crimes different causalities
brought about by
 Organized crime
social environment
 Professional crimes
Part VII – Legal Classification of Crimes and Felonies 4th week 1. know the legal Dynamic reporting Searching questions
- As to the manner crimes are committed: classification of and virtual discussion
a. by means of dolo or deceit criminals and
b. by means of culpa or fault criminal acts.
- As to the stage in the commission of crime 2. appreciate the
a. attempted crimes grounds of each
b. frustrated crimes criminal
c. consummated crime classification
- As to the plurality of crimes:
a. simple crimes
b. complex crimes
- As to the gravity of penalty of the offense
a. grave felonies
b. less grave felonies
c. light felonies
- As to the basis of the criminal act
a. crimes against person
b. crimes against property
c. crimes against chastity
d. crimes against public order.
Part VIII – Criminological Classification of Crimes 1. differentiate the Reporting of research Midterm exam
1. As to result of crimes criminological and output
a. acquisitive crimes legal classification of
 b. extinctive crimes criminal activities
2. As to the time or period committed 2. the casualties of
a. seasonal crime these criminological
b. situational crime classifications
3. As to the length of time committed
a. instant crime
b. episodically crimes
4. As to the place or location of the commission
a. static crimes
b. continuing crimes
5. As to the use of mental faculties
a. rational crimes
b. irrational crimes
6. As to the type of offender
a. white collar crimes
b. blue collar crimes
7. As to the standard of living of the criminal
a. crimes of the upper world
b. crimes of the underworld
Part IX – What society needs to know about crime? 5th week 1. understand the Reporting and open Searching questions
That; reasons crime exists critiquing
1. Crime is pervasive 2. the moral as well
2. Crime is expensive as social effects for
3. Direct expenses. the existence of
a. Indirect expenses crime
4. Crime is destructive
5. Crime is reflective
6. Crime is progressive
Part X – Advantages for the existence of Crime 1. appreciate the Research and report Searching questions
1. It promotes solidarity of the people philosophical and
2. It prevents morality from going to the extreme logical advantages
3. It is a notification of maladjustment in the existence of
4. Crime is an indication of social disorganization crime

Justifications to Criminality 2. appreciate the

 justifications of the
Explanations to Criminal Behavior commission of
a. Single or unitary causes crimes
b. Multiple factor theory s.
c. Eclectic theory
Part XI – General Classification of Criminals 6th week 1. understand the Participative Searching questions
1. Criminals classified on the basis of etiology general reporting
a. Acute criminals classification of
b. Chronic criminals criminals and their
- Neurotic criminals pervasive behaviors
- Normal criminals 2. understand the
- Criminaloid undertakings of
2. Criminals classified on the basis of behavioral every criminal
system person
a. Ordinary Criminals 3. take cognizant on
b. Organized criminals the inclinations of
c. Professional criminals each criminal as
3. Criminals classified on the basis of activities manifested by their
a. Professional criminals behavioral patterns
b. Accidental criminals
c. Habitual criminals
d. Situational criminals
4. Criminals defined on the basis of mental
attitudes
a. Active aggressive criminals
b. Passive inadequate criminals
c. Social delinquents
Part XII – Factors affecting Development and 1. appreciate the research and Searching questions
Existence of Crime. factors that causes presentation
A – The Biological Factors the development of
a. Physiognomy criminal behavior
1. Phrenology or Craniology
a. Study of Physical Defects & Handicapped
in relation to crimes.
2. Kretschmer physical classification of criminals:
 a. Pyknic types
b. Athletic type
c. Asthenic type
d. Dysplastic or mixed type
Kinds of Physique by William Sheldon
a. Endomorphic body type
b. Mesomorphic Physique Ectomorphic built
Kinds of Temperament
a. Viscerotonic
b. Romotonic
c. Cerebration

B – Geographical Factors (polar effects) 2. appreciate the

a. North and South Pole contribution of
b. Approach to the equator geography in the
c. Season of the year development of
d. Soil formation crimes
e. Month of the year
f. Temperature
g. Humidity and Atmospheric Pressure
h. Wind Velocity

C – Psychoanalytic and Psychiatric Factors 3. appreciate the

1. Studies of Human behavior and Human Mind function of the brain
in relation to the causes of Crimes in the development
2. Mental Disturbances as Cause of Crimes of crime

Classes of mental deficiency

a. Idiots
b. Imbeciles
c. Feeble-minded person
d. Moral defectiveness
3. Schizophrenia
4. Compulsive Neurosis
a. Pyromania
 b. Homicidal compulsion
c. Kleptomania
d. Dipsomania
5. Psychopathic personality
6. Epilepsy

D – Sociological causes of crimes 4. understand the

1. Lack of parental guidance sociological factors
2. broken homes and family that contribute to the
commission of
crimes.
Part XIII – Sociological Theories of Causes of Crimes 7th week 1. not only Research and class Final exams
comprehend the presentation
Differential identification Theory by Daniel Glaser sociological theories
1. Imitation-Suggestion, Theory of Gabriel Tarde of crime causes but
2. Differential Social Organization Theory also to take actions
3. Conflict of Culture Theory by Thorsten Sellin on social controls for
Containment Theory by Reckless crime causations
2. comprehend the
Utilitarianism utilitarian
1. Crime and modernization connotations why
crimes persist in
these modern world

References:

 Gilsinan, James 1990, Criminology and Public Policy, An Introduction

 Heiner, Robert 1996, Criminology: A Cross Cultural Perspective
 Reid, Sue Titus, 2000, Crime and Criminology, 9ed
 Siegel, Larry J., 2003, “Criminology” 8th ed. Wadsworth, a division of Thompson Learning
 Seigel, L. J, Senna, J. J, 2007, Essentials of Criminal Justice, 5th ed., Wadsworth, a division of Thompson Learning
 Tradio, Cirilo M., 1983Fundamentals of Criminology
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Winston N. Flores Dr. Florence Ganir Dr. Chita A. Gonzales

Program Coordinator Dir. VJS School of Graduate Studies SVP for Academic Affairs