College of Criminology - Iligan Medical Center College

Course offered

FOUR(4) YEAR COURSE

– BS in Criminology

EMBEDDED COURSE

– 170 Hours Security Services NC I
– 165 Hours Security Services NC II

Career Opportunities

A criminologist has the following job opportunities.

1. Airlines Security Officer
2. Armed Forces of the Philippines
3. Aviation Transport Security
4. Bank Credit Investigation
5. Bureau of Air Transportation Security Officer
6. Bureau of Corrections
7. Bureau of Fire Protection
8. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
9. Central Bank Security Force and Investigation
10. Commission on Elections
11. Commission on Human Right Officer
12. Computer Crime Investigation
13. Crime Laboratory Technician
14. Customs Police
15. DENR Investigator
16. Department of Finance Investigation Division
17. Department of Foreign Affairs Investigation Division
18. Department of Justice
19. Embassy Police Investigator
20. Government Investigator
21. Immigration and Naturalization Office
22. Instructor in Training School
23. Intelligence Community (NICA, CIDG)
24. International Red Cross Investigator
25. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
26. Land Transportation Investigation Office
27. Maritime Industry Authority
28. National Bureau of Investigation
29. National Penitentiary Officer
30. Parole Officer
31. Philippine Coast Guard
32. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
33. Philippine Maritime Police
34. Philippine National Police
35. Philippine Port Authority Security Officer
36. Private detective Agency Security Director
37. Private Investigator
38. Probation Officer
39. Provincial Warden
40. Security Consultant
41. Sherriff Officer of Judiciary
42. Sherriff Officer of the Department Labor
43. Shipping Lines Security Director
44. Signature Verifier
45. Traffic Enforcer

Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Objectives, Core Values, and Program Outcomes

PHILOSOPHY

We hold strong conviction that becoming a man of science must depend on the bedrock of moral and spiritual values – having no victim to avenge, no guilty or innocent person to ruin or save. Thus, aspects of individual and national morality shall help guide students if the law has made them a witness.

VISION

The college strives to be the human resource of competent public safety practitioners globally.

MISSION

To produce globally competitive professionals who possess scientific knowledge in crime detection, investigation, and prevention necessary to respond the public needs in terms of crime control for the maintenance of peace and order.

GOAL/GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Acknowledging God as the almighty creator and the source of everything for everyone’s survival, the College of Criminology envision to educate the students to become knowledgeable, highly proficient and competent law enforcers public safety practitioners globally for the attainment of its vision and mission.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The program aims to:

Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies function and respond to crime, criminals and victims.
Prepare the students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional administration, public safety and allied fields.
Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country.

CORE VALUES

God Centered – adheres’ the significance of the guidance of the almighty creator in the service and protection to people.

Dedication – committed to serve and protect.

Camaraderie- has a strong hold of the spirit of unity.
Endurance – affirms how significant to be train stability under pressure.

Foundation

FOUNDATION

The annual recruitment for qualified personnel in the PNP organization and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, and the need to produce knowledgeable, skillful and highly qualified men in the implementation of laws prompted the forerunners of Iligan Medical Center College to open the BS-Criminology Course. The College of Criminology was established in SY 2000-2001 under the presidency of Dr. Melchor B. Picardal, M.D.

At present, Iligan Medical Center College has able to produce ample numbers of law enforcers within the region and other regions in the country.

Elements of the Logo

1. Sword– the sword represents a sharp-edged police force. It enforces laws forcefully but justly.
2. Libra– weighing scale represents due process. The decision is made after examining the preponderance of the evidences submitted by both parties in a criminal proceeding.
3. Book– represents knowledge. Nothing can deliver us from false accusations but the knowledge of truth. Thus, the text, “The Truth Will Set US Free” is emphasized.
4. Microscope– represent scientific inquiry and dynamism.
5. Five Pillars of Criminal Justice System– denote the study and emphasis of justice.
6. Laurel leaves– in history, laurel leaves were used by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in the Pythian Games. It denote victory and honor.