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Bachelor of Forensic Science

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Bachelor of Forensic Science

Bachelor of Forensic Science

The Bachelor of Forensic Science program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach by combining a strong foundation in the areas of Criminal Justice, Natural and Social Sciences, with extensive laboratory and field experiences that will contribute to the graduates’ future workplaces in the CALABARZON, NCR areas, different parts of the Philippines, and even overseas.

Program Goals

Program Goals

  1. Develop concept of public service and leadership by instilling in its students an understanding of the Filipino historical and cultural heritage. 

  2. Apply due process of law in the investigation of crime through Forensic Science.  

  3. Communicate effectively as an expert and fair forensic witness when summoned by the court. 

  4. Demonstrate respect for human rights and ethics.  

  5. Exhibit professional and social responsibilities in the practice of criminal justice. 

  6. Distinguish and implement various laws and decrees. 

  7. Assist in the formation program for children in conflict with the law and evaluate gender-based violence against women and children.  

  8. Work fairly and effectively with other law enforcement agencies by means of coordination. 

  9. Work effectively in crime prevention, detection, and investigation. 

  10. Implement judicious use of fair judgement in assessing and evaluating forensic evidence in court of law. 

  11. Engage in lifelong learning and conduct research activities in Forensic Science. 

Program Curriculum

  • English for Purposive Communication   

  • Science, Technology & Society   

  • Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas  

  • Our Christian Faith and Lasallian Identity  

  • Forensic Biology  

  • Introduction to Forensic Science  

  • Philippine Criminal Justice System  

  •  Physical Fitness & Self-Testing Act  

  • Military Science 11 & 12  

  • Student Engagement Program  

  • Environmental Science  

  • Christian Discipleship in the Modern World  

  • Math in the Modern World  

  • Understanding the Self (Gen. Psych)  

  •  Contemporary World  

  • General Chemistry (Organic)  

  • General Chemistry (Organic) - Laboratory  

  • Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation  

  • Fundamentals of Martial Arts  

  •  Military Science 21-22  

  • Ethics   

  • Classic Literatures of the World  

  • Diskurso sa Filipino  

  • Christian Commitment in Contemporary Society  

  • Criminal Law 1 

  • Forensic Physics  

  • Forensic Photography (3 hrs.)  

  • Forensic Photography Laboratory (3 hrs.)  

  • Survival and Rescue Techniques  

  • Kursong Rizal  

  • Art Appreciation  

  • Criminal Law 2  

  • Forensic Chemistry (2 hrs)  

  • Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (3 hrs)  

  • Dactyloscopy (3 hrs)  

  • Dactyloscopy Laboratory (3 hrs)  

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology  

  • Polygraphy (Lie Detection) 3 hrs  

  • Polygraphy (Lie Detection) Laboratory - 3 hrs  

  • The Catholic Social Teachings and our Social Responsibility  

  • Criminal Procedure   

  • Rules on Evidence   

  • Violence against Women and Children   

  • Human Rights and Ethics   

  • Sexual Assault Investigation   

  • Forensic Toxicology (2 hrs)   

  • Forensic Toxicology Laboratory (3hrs)   

  • Forensic Psychology   

  • Forensic Medicine1   

  • Crime Scene Investigation (2 hrs)   

  • Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory (6hrs)   

  • Forensic Instrumentation (2 hrs)   

  • Forensic Instrumentation Laboratory (3 hrs)   

  • Questioned Document Examination (3hrs)   

  • Questioned Document Examination Laboratory (3 hrs)   

  • Firearms Identification (3 hrs)   

  • Firearms Identification Laboratory (3 hrs)   

  • Forensic Medicine 2   

  •  Explosives and Fire Technology   

  • Introduction to DNA Analysis and Profiling   

  •  Introduction to Molecular Biology   

  • Forensic Entomology, Wildlife and Microbial   

  • Firearms Proficiency  

  • English in the Workplace  

  • Case Preparation and Mock Trial or Moot Court Presentation  

  • Mass Fatality Incident Investigation (2h)  

  • Mass Fatality Incident Invest. Laboratory (3h)  

  • Seminar-Workshop in Forensic Science  

  • Forensic Engineering  

  • Forensic Anthropology  

  • Computer Forensics (3hrs)  

  • Computer Forensics Laboratory (3hrs)  

  • Forensic Science Internship 

Career Options

  • Scientific Crime Investigator / Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
  • Law Enforcer
  • Forensic Science Educator
  • Research Analyst for Forensic Evidence in Court of Law
  • Forensic Scientist / Forensic Analyst
  • Fingerprint Examiner
  • Forensic Document Examiner
  • Polygraph Examiner
  • Digital Forensics Analyst / Cybercrime Investigator
  • Forensic Laboratory Technician

Career Pathways

  • Member of the Academe as Academic Dean, Faculty Member, Department Chair, and Program Head  

  • Member of Law Enforcement Units/Agencies (PNP, BJMP, BFP and other government agencies) and etc.  

  • Practitioner in a Private Firm as Traffic Control, CCTV Operator, Security Manager or Consultant, Security Officer and Investigator etc.  

  • Forensic Examiner or Practitioner in Questioned Document, Polygraph Examination, Fingerprint and Ballistics  

  • Legal Researchers  

  • Preparatory for Law School  

  • Preparatory Studies in Medical School 

Faculty Profile

 

Name 

Academic Qualifications 

LinkedIn Profile 

Undergraduate Degree 

Graduate Degree 

Doctoral Degree 

De La Cruz, Juan A. 

 

BS - Biology major in Human Biology 

MS - Biology 

PhD - Biology (major in Microbiology) 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arizaldocastro/?skipRedirect=true 

De La Cruz, Juan A. 

BS - Biology major in Human Biology 

MS - Biology 

PhD - Biology (major in Microbiology) 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arizaldocastro/?skipRedirect=true 

De La Cruz, Juan A. 

BS - Biology major in Human Biology 

MS - Biology 

PhD - Biology (major in Microbiology) 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arizaldocastro/?skipRedirect=true 

**note: the names and details are place holders only, further information will be provided upon the college’s submission 

Contact Information

College of Criminal Justice Education
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Room 116, Felipe Calderon Hall,De La Salle University – Dasmariñas,

Brgy. Fatima 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines, 4115 

ic-mail

ccjesecretary@dlsud.edu.ph

rgesmilla@dlsud.edu.ph

spmendoza@dlsud.edu.ph  

        

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Cavite Line: +63 (46) 481.1900 

Manila Line: +63 (2) 8779.5180 

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Local Number: 3077 | 3216
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