Sociology of Crimes & Ethics (SCE)
Module 9.1: Introduction to Criminology as a Science
An introduction to the field of Criminology, defining its nature and scope, and its status as a social science.
Module 9.2: Schools of Criminological Thought
A historical overview of the major schools of thought in Criminology, from the Classical School's focus on free will to the Positivist School's focus on determinism, and the contributions of the Chicago School.
Module 9.3: Crime, Criminal, and Criminality Defined
A conceptual exploration of the core terms in criminology: Crime, Criminal, and Criminality, and the different ways in which crime is defined and classified.
Module 9.4: Classical & Neoclassical Theories
A detailed look at the Classical School of Criminology, its core principles of free will and deterrence, and the modifications introduced by the Neoclassical School.
Module 9.5: Biological & Psychological Theories
An exploration of individual-level theories of crime, covering both biological explanations (genetics, brain chemistry) and psychological explanations (personality, psychoanalytic theory, learning theory).
Module 9.6: Sociological Theories (Strain, Labeling, Social Disorganization)
An exploration of major sociological theories of crime, which explain criminal behavior as a product of social forces, structures, and processes.
Module 9.7: Juvenile Delinquency & RA 9344
An overview of the concept of juvenile delinquency and the legal framework that governs children in conflict with the law in the Philippines, primarily RA 9344.
Module 9.8: Victimology & Victim Rights
An introduction to the field of Victimology, the study of victims of crime, including theories of victimization and an overview of victims' rights.
Module 9.9: Abnormal Behavior & Mental Disorders
An introduction to the concepts of abnormal behavior, the classification of mental disorders according to the DSM-5, and their relevance to criminology and the criminal justice system.
Module 9.10: Crisis Intervention & Hostage Negotiation
An overview of the principles of crisis intervention and the specialized techniques of hostage negotiation, focusing on de-escalation and the preservation of life.
Module 9.11: Police Ethics & RA 6713
A study of the fundamental principles of police ethics, the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards, and the norms of conduct for all public officials under RA 6713.
Module 9.12: Human Rights in Law Enforcement & Use of Force
An examination of the fundamental principles of human rights as they apply to law enforcement, with a special focus on the legal and ethical standards governing the use of force.