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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA

University Road Poblacion Muntinlupa City, Philippines

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE SYLLABUS

MUNTINLUPA CITY VISION

We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investments hubs in the country with educated, healthy and God-loving people living
peacefully and securely in a climate change adaptive and disaster resilient community under the rule of transparent, caring, and accountable
leadership.

MUNTINLUPA CITY MISSION

● To promote a broad-based economic growth and business-friendly environment for sustainable development;

● To protect every person from natural and man-made hazards by ensuring strict enforcement of necessary safety measures;

● To provide quality social services that include education, health care, livelihood and employment, socialized housing, and social
assistance, among others; and

● To institutionalize community participation in local governance, environmental protection, and economic development.

PLMUN VISION

A dynamic and highly competitive higher education institution committed to people empowerment towards building a humane society

PLMUN MISSION

To provide quality, affordable and relevant education responsive to the changing needs of the local and global communities through effective
and efficient integration of instruction, research and extension; to develop productive and God-loving individuals in the society.

GRADUATE SCHOOL VISION

The PLMun Graduate School believes that Education is an instrument of change through leadership development toward the development of
people in their respective communities. Likewise, it adheres to the University Commitment for quality professional training with premium
value for total human development.

COLLEGE MISSION

The PLMun Graduate School is committed to total human development and people empowerment to:

1. Manifest strong intellectual competence and moral integrity

2. Gain advance knowledge through critical and creative thinking in research and innovative programs in school offices and
community

3. Commit to professionalism and authentic human development for nation building.

A. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code:

Course Title: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

 Course Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Department: Master in Science of Criminal Justice
College: College of Criminal Justice
Semester:
Academic Year: 2023-2024
Instructor/s:
Venue: LMS
Section:
Schedule: SUNDAY 10-1

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: : This course deals with the etymology of at-risk youth and juvenile delinquency and
factors that causes juvenile delinquency; measures for deterrence and control of teenage crime; recognize the
various laws and provisions that protect the rights and welfare of children; theories of crime and delinquency; the
role of different agencies in handling child in conflict with the law; influence of community institution; models of
juvenile justice system in different perspective and its relationship to Philippine Criminal Justice System as a whole;
the study of significant cases and create a propose title for criminological research on juvenile delinquency and
juvenile justice system.

WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK

OF THE PLMUN CURRICULUM?

GROUNDING: Establishing fundamental knowledge, skills, and values
✓ IMMERSING: Deepening understanding and engaging localities
✓ EXPLORING: Reconnoitering globalities and rethinking the complex world
POSITIONING: Forging identity toward sustainability, justice, and social transformation

C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1: Prepare students to excel in the of criminology

Equip students with advance knowledge and skills necessary in the practice of criminology
PLO2:
profession
PLO3: Prepare and encourage students to do advanced and/or independent research in criminology
PLO4: Train professional to be more globally competitive in the field of criminology

Note: This section applies to a student who is a major of the program under which the course is administered.

D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

 By the end of the course, students should be able to

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CLO1: Understand the etiology of at-risk youth and factors that causes juvenile delinquency
Described the different methods, trends in measuring juvenile delinquency as well as respective
CLO2:
laws that protects child rights
Discuss the theories and role of different agencies in handling CICL as well as other countries
CLO3:
perspective on juvenile justice system

CLO4: Interpret the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency by law enforcement agencies

Explain the rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile delinquent as well as Create a propose
CLO5:
title in juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice system

ALIGNMENT OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TO THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4

CLO1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CLO2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CLO3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CLO4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CLO5 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

E. COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK COURSE TOPICS AND REFERENCES INTENDED LEARNING CLOs

OUTCOMES
1 Etymology of at-risk youth and juvenile Describe Etiology of at-risk CLO 1
delinquency youth and juvenile delinquency

2 Measuring Juvenile delinquency: Methods Discuss Measuring Juvenile CLO2

and Trends delinquency: Methods and
Trends

3 Rational Choice Theory of Crime and Recognize Rational Choice CLO 3

Juvenile delinquency Theory of Crime and Juvenile
delinquency
4 Biological theories of Crime and Juvenile Explain the Biological CLO 3
Delinquency theories of Crime and Juvenile
Delinquency
5 Psychological theories of Crime and Discuss Psychological theories CLO 3
Juvenile Delinquency of Crime and Juvenile
Delinquency
 5 Sociological theories of crime and Explain Sociological theories CLO 3
Juvenile Delinquency of crime and Juvenile
Delinquency

6 General and Specific deterrence of crime Discuss General and Specific CLO 3
and Juvenile Delinquency deterrence of crime and
Juvenile Delinquency

7 Juvenile Delinquency prevention and State the Juvenile CLO 3

control of law enforcement agencies
8 Icelandic Model for prevention of
Juvenile Delinquency
Delinquency prevention and
control of law enforcement
agencies
Recognize Icelandic Model CLO 4
for prevention of Juvenile
Delinquency

9 Impact of abuse and neglect in the child Describe Impact of abuse and CLO 4
development neglect in the child
development
10 Laws in the protection of children in the Explain laws in the protection CLO 4
Philippines of children in the Philippines
11 DSWD as child protective service agency Recognize DSWD as child CLO 4
protective service agency
12 Child Abuse Investigation and Legal Issues Cite child abuse investigation CLO 4
and legal issues
13 Juvenile Justice System in United States of Discuss Juvenile Justice System CLO 4
America in United States of America

14 Juvenile Justice System in Philippines Explain the juvenile justice CLO 4

system in the Philippines
15 Principle of Restorative Justice for Juvenile Describe the principle of CLO 5
delinquency restorative justice for juvenile
delinquency
16 Diversion program of foreign countries for Explain diversion program of CLO 5
juvenile delinquent foreign countries for juvenile
delinquent
17 Diversion Program of Philippines for Explain diversion program of CLO 5
Juvenile Delinquent the Philippines for juvenile
delinquent
18 Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Describe Rehabilitation and CLO 5
Children-in-Conflict with the Law to the Reintegration of Children-in-
Community Conflict with the Law to the
Community

F. ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS

Each student will be graded based on the following requirements:

 ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT CLOs

Class Participation/ Performance task 30% CLOs 1- 2

Throughout the semester, students are expected to have an active involvement

in class. Students must be sure to study the required readings assigned for
each week or set of weeks because class participation will be assessed in
terms of how students thoroughly understood, convincingly applied, and
intelligently made sense of the insights, ideas, and concepts discussed by the
different authors.
Attendance 30% CLOs 1 -2

Attendance will be monitored closely each meeting.

Major Exam 40% CLOs 1 – 2

The students will have an assessment about the topic discussed by the
instructor. The learning and knowledge they acquire in listening, short
quizzes, recitation and other means of learning will be part of the
examination. Determination of the student’s comprehension and mastery
level in each course topic completed.
TOTAL 100%

G. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES

WEEK TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS CLOs

1 CLO1
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics
2 CLO 2
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
3 CLO 3
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
4 CLO 3
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

 with the topics.
5 CLO 3
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
6 CLO 3
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
7 CLO 3
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
8 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
9 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
10 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
11 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
12 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
13 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
 14 CLO 4
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
15 CLO 5
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
16 CLO 5
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
17 CLO 5
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.
18 CLO 5
● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)

● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions relative

with the topics.

H. COURSE READINGS AND REFERENCES

Study.Com 2023. Juvenile Delinquency. https://study.com/academy/lesson

I. GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for the undergraduate students at the end of every semester is as follows:

GRADE RATING LETTER GRADE REMARK

97-100 1.00 A+ Passed
94-96 1.25 A Passed
91-93 1.50 B+ Passed
88-90 1.75 B Passed
85-87 2.00 B- Passed
82-84 2.25 C+ Passed
79-81 2.50 C Passed
76-78 2.75 C- Passed
75 3.00 P Passed
 4.00 INC Incomplete
74 and below 5.00 F Failed
6.00 UW Unauthorized Withdrawal

Notes:
1. A student is marked “AW” if he/she followed the Authorized Dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the Registrar.
2. A grade of 5.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:
a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subjects
b. Excessive Absences
c. Cheating during major examinations
3. A base 60 transmutation table must be used in assessing student performance in examinations.

J. CLASS POLICIES

1. Attendance shall be checked regularly. University rules on lateness and absences shall be followed.
2. Proper classroom decorum shall always be observed.
3. All mobile phones shall be put on silent mode.
4. All course requirements shall be submitted on time. Late submissions shall have corresponding
deductions.
5. Students who are caught cheating and plagiarizing in any form shall be punishable by university
rules.
6. Class standings shall be posted before they are released as final marks. Questions regarding grades
shall be raised during this period. Once grades are submitted at the end of the semester, they shall be
considered final. Change of grades shall be possible only if there is an error in computation.
7. Consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of
2019, the Pamantasan as a whole and this class in particular will not in any way tolerate any form of
gender-based sexual harassment. Members of the classroom are expected to respect one another
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity expression.

K. CONSULTATION HOURS

NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY/S TIME

Jose Melarte G. Gooco Jr. PhD josemelartegoocojr SATURDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM
@plmun.edu.ph

APPROVAL

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Jose Melarte G. Gooco Jr. PhD Antonio D. Flores Jr., Ph.D

Professor Department Chair

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Remedios Cunanan, PhD Dr. Marites Tagulao

Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs