About the Program
Program Overview
The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) is a distinguished academic unit committed to providing high-quality education and training in the field of criminal justice. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical responsibility, the college prepares students for various careers in law enforcement, forensic science, criminal investigation, public safety, and other related fields.
Guided by its core values of integrity, leadership, discipline, and service, CCJE integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills to excel in both academic and professional settings. The college fosters an environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and research-based learning, equipping students to address real-world challenges in the criminal justice system.
As a center of excellence in criminal justice education, CCJE continuously enhances its curriculum, faculty expertise, and industry partnerships. Through research initiatives, community extension programs, and collaborations with law enforcement agencies, the college plays an active role in advancing public safety, crime prevention, and justice administration.
With a commitment to student success and professional development, CCJE upholds its mission to produce competent, ethical, and service-oriented graduates who contribute to maintaining peace and order in society.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
After 5 years of graduation, the College of Criminal Justice Education graduates will be able to: PEO 1 - Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety, criminal justice and human rights in the practice of the profession. PEO 2 - Exhibit honesty, integrity and professionalism in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
Student Outcomes (SO)
Upon completion of the program, the College of Criminal Justice Education graduates will be able to: SO 1 - Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior; SO 2 - Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare; SO 3 - Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice; SO 4 - Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime; SO 5 - Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure; and SO 6 - Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
College Objectives (CO)
The College of Criminal Justice Education aims to: CO 1 - Provide quality instructions and guided experience through qualified and competent instructors by which students learn knowledge and skills essential to the practice of criminology; CO 2 - Promote leadership, integrity, discipline, love and respect to environment, accountability and responsibility to college, community and country; CO 3 - Equip students a broad socio-cultural background and understanding through the outcomes-based education program; and CO 4 - Conduct research studies, extension programs and community development that will strengthen the practice of criminology profession in the country and to help the community in the maintenance of peace and order.