Course Description

            The course is intended to develop an understanding and exposure into the Psychology and Sociology of Crimes, Crime Detection and Investigation and Criminalistics, actual operation of the police station, fire department, penal institutions and other agencies comprising the five pillars of the Criminal Justice System and the relationship between them as a supplement and in conjunction with the academic program; off-campus or practicum program in selected police agencies; actual field work, observation and practice of police task, activities or operations, including patrol, traffic, crime investigation, criminalistics, performed internships requiring observations in penal institutions, jails, reformatories in DSWD, CHR, NAPOLCOM and such agencies related to the course/program.

            The course is also aimed at providing students with an opportunity to understand the economic, social, and cultural reality of the community. It is centered on students getting in touch with themselves as they interact and relate with individuals, groups, and families in selected nearby community.