School of Criminal Justice Newsroom
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MLQU Joins CHED FLAIR 2026: Advancing Global Reputation through Higher Education Internationalization
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With Empathy and Excellence: MLQU BS Psychology Program Holds Historic 1st Recognition and Pinning Ceremony
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KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Vision
The Manuel L. Quezon University – School of Criminal Justice is an institution committed to produce professionals who possess excellent knowledge, skills and competence at meeting the diverse challenges in the field of criminal justice and who are endowed with the virtues of a responsible law-enforcer and law-abiding citizen.
Mission
The Manuel L. Quezon University – School of Criminal Justice Education aims to provide the community with professionally competent and morally upright graduates who can deliver efficient and effective services in crime prevention, crime detection and investigation, law enforcement, and public safety;
- Produce criminology graduates with skills and knowledge and attitude in addressing the problems of criminality; and
- Produce criminology graduates with character and competence to meet the challenges of globalization in the field of criminal justice system.
Objectives
- To develop professional, competent and morally upright graduates who can deliver efficient and effective service in crime prevention, crime detection and investigation law enforcement, and custody and rehabilitation of offenders, among others;
- To foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country;
- To prepare students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, and scientific crime detection and correctional administration; and
- To encourage research and inquiry into the causes, treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to crime, criminals, and victims.
News and Update
MLQU Appoints Board Topnotcher and Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Rexann A. Tarle as New Dean of the College of Criminal Justice
MLQU Achieves 80% Passing Rate in February 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination
MLQU SCJ First Monday of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony and Inspection in Rank-In.
Cultivating Character and Competence: Key Takeaways from the Public Safety Leadership and Character Enhancement Seminar
MLQU’s School of Criminal Justice Nurtures Discipline and Camaraderie in Freshmen Orientation
Introducing the New Dean of the School of Criminal Justice (SCJ): Dr. Adriatico B. Del Camat, Jr.
Events
What may interest you
Criminal Sociology
The course aims to teach the student to understand empirically and to develop and test theories explaining criminal behavior, the formation and enforcement of laws, and the operation of the criminal justice system.
Crime Detection and Investigation
Crime detection and investigation falls into phases such as the discovery that a crime has been committed; the identification of a suspect, and the collection of sufficient evidence to indict the suspect before a court. Many crimes are discovered and reported by persons other than the police.
Criminal Law Jurisprudence
This course focuses on the study of general legal ideas and principles of criminal liability and aims to provide students with an understanding of the three main elements of the justice system: the courts, policing and corrections. It helps them better understand the fundamentals of the law and helps them to correctly interpret the actual rule of the law.
Correctional Administration
Course/s that prepare individuals to study the theories and principles of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.
Criminalistics
Course/s that focus on the application of the forensic science crime scene analysis including instruction in forensic medicine, pathology, forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, forensic photography, Personal Identification, document analysis, forensic ballistics, lie detection in accordance with witness and suspect examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
Law Enforcement Administration
Course/s that prepare individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. This includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership.
Meet the Faculty
Connect with the School of Criminal Justice
- Leo Abrilla, School Assistant
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- admissions@mlqu.edu.ph
- +63 976 286 7981
