Feasibility Study 2.docx

Feasibility Study A. Brief Description of Proposed Program Bachelor of Science in Criminology is a four-year degree program consisting of general education and professional courses which prepared registered criminologist for higher level criminology competencies. The program includes on the General Education Courses, Law Enforcement Administration, Sociology of Crimes and Ethics, Crime Detection and Investigation, Criminalistics, Criminal Law and Procedures, Correction Administration and On Job Training/Community Immersion. B. Institutional Mandate & Philosophy and Goals of proposed program As a vision, the Marasigan Institute of Science and Technology is an academic community dedicated to foster the values of leadership, integrity, and accountability while serving their fellowmen, community and country; to prepare students for career in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional administration; encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to crime, criminals and victims. Its mission is to create an academic environment that will enable the individual to discover and realize full potentials; to offer an inquiry-based, studentcentered education relevant to the needs of the local and global community; and to live the values of excellence, service and justice. The Philosophy of Marasigan Institute of Science and Technology is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution of learning that fosters: equal and fair opportunities for education; one’s national identity while conscious of his/her role in the global community. This program is guided by our vision to commit ourselves in the creation of educational environment that promotes integration of personal values and professional competence. Formation of globally competitive criminology enriched by values of God fearing, care and compassion, humility and simplicity, leadership and patriotism, honesty and respect. Formation of holistic service for humanity with integrity regardless of race, nationality and religion. The College of Criminology believes that man is a unique bio-psycho-sociocultural and spiritual being always in constant interaction with his physical and social environment. Man exists in the community and so possesses the basic rights and responsibilities. This program offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards the total integration of the individual. Its dynamic, caring and teaching process is aimed to promote the optimum knowledge of the individual, family and community; and that is committed to meeting the communities’ social awareness on criminal justice system, law enforcement, criminal procedures needs utilizing knowledge, skills and attitudes through the following roles: Promotive, Preventive and Preserve. The school being opened to be changed leading to the development and progress of a culturally diverse community. The Bachelor of Science in Criminology according to CMO #21 series of 2005 aims to: 1. Develop higher level competencies of criminology as a security provider: educator, researcher, supervisor and corporate facility manager / entrepreneur. 2.

Specifically, this enables the graduates to:

 Broad cultural background and thorough knowledge and understanding of constitutional guarantees.

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Knowledge, skills, attitudes and values essential to the practice of Criminology in the field of criminalistics, law enforcement administration, criminal sociology, criminal law and procedure, correctional administration, ethics and community relations and defensive tactics. Knowledge and understanding of crime problems including casual theories and the implications of crime statistics. Adequate knowledge of the organization and operation of law enforcement agencies and how it forms part of the Criminal Justice System. Scientific knowledge and skills to investigate analyze and preserve physical evidence relating to the commission of the crime as well as identity and present the same in court. Adequate proficiency and technical knowledge in the fields of criminalistics such as Police Photography, Dactyloscopy, Questioned Document Examination, Polygraph, Ballistics, Forensic Science and Toxicology C. Knowledge and understanding of elements of crimes as provided under existing laws, including impassable penalties and principles of criminal evidence.

C. Management viability such as: Management capability and administrative competence as reflected in Organizational chart and qualifications of Management personnel.

D. Market viability in terms of:

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Demands for graduates/employment opportunities (at least in the next 5 years) Faculty/Trainer Supervisor School Administrator Government Employees (Policemen, AFP,NBI) Private Detective Agency Operators Private Security Agency Operators Security Officer Prospective students (enrollment projection) Employee from Security and Training Agency. (For almost 600 existing security personnel, 80% of them are high school graduate). Business owners and managers who are required to finish BS in Criminology. New criminology enrollees due to limited number of schools with Criminology High Program. Foreign students who are willing to enroll in our institution because our curriculum is globally competitive. Related students/graduate who are interested to take up Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

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Only few schools offered the same program vicinity considering of large population. The school offers cost-effective and affordable payment scheme. The institution provides higher quality education for all students. Qualified and dedicated faculty members. Well-equipped laboratory/facilities. The strategic location of the school helps in making good choice of prospective students because of its accessibility.

E. Financial viability in terms of sustainability of operation such as: E.1

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The School of Criminology is the first program opened in this institution primarily to support the present employed security personnel from different security agencies here in the Province of Cavite. Expected enrollees from presently employed security personnel that are mostly identified high school graduates who are required by the PNP SOSIA for at least 72 units for the security guard and baccalaureate degrees for the Security Officers.

E.2 Projected income and expenditure. School Income (Pls. see Attachment) Estimated Expenses College Expenses enumerated as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Salaries and Wages 13th month pay Employer’s Shares for Govt Compliance (SSS, PHILHEALTH & PAG-BIG Incentive Pay Telephone and Electric Bill Repairs and Maintenance Building Rentals School supplies Other Services such as: firing range, gym, swimming pool) Miscellaneous

RULES GOVERNING RECORD/ADJUSTMENT OF FEES When the student enrolled in the College, it is understood that he/she is enrolling for the entire semester. A student who transfer or otherwise withdraws, in writing, within two (2)weeks after the beginning of course and who has already paid the pertinent tuition and other school fees in full or in any length of time longer than one (1) month may be charged 10% of tuition of he/she withdraws within the first week of classes or (20%) percent of tuition if within the second week of classes, regardless of whether or not he/she has actually attended the classes. The student may be charged all the school fees in full if he/she withdraws anytime after the second week of classes. If the transfer or withdrawal is due to a adjustable reason, the student shall be charged the pertinent fees only up to the last month of attendance. Registration and other pertinent fees are not refundable. F. Other operational aspects The school is located at 2nd Floor, Unit P, Victoria Complex, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Salitran 1, Dasmarinas City, Cavite approximately 50 meters away from Police Community Post, Dasmarinas City Police Station in which the students can have assistance if they have concerns about crimes. Likewise, school is also near Emilio Aguinaldo Medical Center of Cavite and La Salle Medical Center, if students have a minor/major medical/dental problems, they can visit the hospital/dentist. The location of the school in relation to factors that are not conducive to learning: there are computer shops in the vicinity but not used for recreational activities but it is used for educational aid to students, other factors like cockpits, bars, dance balls, bowling alley, movie houses, markets are not present within the vicinity of the school. Momentarily, the Marasigan Institute of Science and Technology will be housed at the two wings building of Victoria Complex, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Salitran 1, Dasmarinas City, Cavite with very strategic location and appropriate rooms to provide college education business to prospective students particularly coming from the different security agencies in the whole province of Cavite. The said college has a competent and qualified administrators, faculties and staffs needed as required by the Commission on Higher Education Department. As to the Five (5) years Project Development Program, attached is the Proposed Building Perspective and Building Lay – Out Plan that will permanently house Marasigan Institute of Science and Technology. (See Attached)