Father Saturnino Urios University
Criminal Justice Education Program
Program Overview
The Criminology Program aims to develop prudent, competent and Christ-centered law enforcers who can be instrumental in upgrading the image of the police service in the country today to ensure that the people in the community is given the desired professional, just and quality service which is an indispensable tool to win back their hearts and minds.
Program Objectives
The Criminology Program endeavors to:
- Provide a well-founded curriculum that is responsive to the demands of the modern world with emphasis on Christianity and Patriotism;
- Train students in crisis management, criminal etiology and epidemiology, juvenile delinquency, victimology and community relations;
- Equip students with technical knowledge germane to forensic sciences, investigation and law;
- Establish and maintain linkages with the different law enforcement agencies which will help enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to the practice of criminology in the field.
Faculty & Leadership
Dr. Maria Elena Santos
Department Head, Biology
Atty. Roberto Vizmanos
Social Sciences Coordinator
Prof. Linda Chaves
Humanities Chair
Dr. Samuel Peralta
Research Director
Prof. Sarah Jenkins
Psychology Lead
Dr. Arthur Pendragon
Senior Fellow
Dr. Arthur Pendragon
Senior Fellow
Dr. Elena Rodriguez
Dean, Arts & Sciences
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