Criminology Board Exam Schedule 2024 : CLE Requirements

Criminology Board Exam Schedule 2024

The Criminology Board Exam Schedule for 2024 has not yet been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The PRC typically announces the schedule and application period several months in advance of the exam.

However, based on the previous year’s schedule, we can expect the Criminology Board Exam to be held twice in 2024:

March 2024
September 2024

The Exact Dates and application deadlines will be announced by the PRC on their website www.prc.gov.ph and social media pages.

Batch	Date of Exam	Start of Online Application	Deadline of Filing	Places
First batch	February 02,03, and 04, 2024	October 26, 2023	December 26, 2023	NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Calbayog, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kidapawan and Occidental Mindoro
Second Batch	July 31, August 01, & 02	April 23, 2024	June 24, 2024	NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Antique, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kidapawan and Occidental Mindoro

How to Apply ?

Here are the steps on how to apply for the Criminology Board Exam:

1. Check the PRC website for the announcement of the application period.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) usually announces the application period several months before the exam. You can find the announcement on the PRC website www.prc.gov.ph and social media pages.

2. Prepare the required documents.

The required documents for application include:

Completed application form: This can be downloaded from the PRC website.
Valid NBI clearance: This can be obtained from any NBI clearance center.
Regional Trial Court (RTC) clearance: This can be obtained from the Regional Trial Court nearest your residence.
Two certificates of good moral character: One from your college and one from your barangay.
Official transcript of records: This should be issued by your college registrar and should have a scanned picture, Special Order No. (unless not required), and the remarks “For Board Examination Purposes.”
Diploma: This should have the date of graduation and Special Order Number (unless not required).
Marriage certificate (if married): This should be a PSA-issued certificate.
Birth certificate: This should be a PSA-issued certificate.
CHED Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV) (for first-time applicants): This can be obtained from CHED.
Payment of examination fee: This can be paid at any PRC accredited payment center.

3. Submit your application form and documents online.

The PRC has an online application system where you can submit your application form and documents. You can access the online application system through the PRC website (https://www.prc.gov.ph/).

4. Wait for the exam schedule and confirmation.

The PRC will send you a confirmation email once your application has been processed. The email will also include your exam schedule and room assignment.

Requirements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
NSO / PSA Birth Certificate
NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
Transcript of Records with scanned picture and remarks “For Board Examination Purposes”
Valid NBI Clearance
RTC Clearance – First Timer & Repeater
Three (3) Certificates of Good Moral Character from the following: (First Timer & Repeater )

Barangay Chairman
Parish Priest
Dean of School
Employer

Payment: P900.00

Criminologist Board Exam Coverage :

The Criminology Board Exam covers a wide range of topics related to criminal justice, law enforcement, and social science. Here’s a breakdown of the major areas covered in the exam:

1. Criminal Justice System (25%)

History and development of the Philippine criminal justice system
Structure and function of the different agencies involved in criminal justice
Legal processes, from arrest to sentencing and rehabilitation
Rights of suspects and accused persons
Ethical considerations in criminal justice

2. Criminal Law and Procedure (25%)

The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines
Rules of Criminal Procedure
Evidence and investigation
Special penal laws
Juvenile justice system

3. Criminology (25%)

Theories of crime causation
Crime prevention and control strategies
Victimology
Criminal behavior
Social control and deviance

4. Correctional Administration (25%)

Principles and practices of correctional administration
Prison and jail management
Rehabilitation programs for offenders
Community-based corrections
Parole and probation

Each of these major areas is further divided into subtopics that are covered in the exam. The specific topics that are covered may vary slightly from one exam to the next. However, the overall framework of the exam remains the same.

Criminal Jurisprudence, Procedure, and Evidence (20%)

Criminal Law Book 1
Criminal law Book 2
Criminal Procedure
Evidence
Court Testimony

Law Enforcement Administration (20%)

Police Organization and Administration with Police Planning
Industrial Security Management
Police Patrol Operations with Police Communication System
Police Intelligence
Police Personnel and Records Management
Comparative Police System

Criminalistics (20%)

Personal Identification
Police Photography
Forensic Ballistics
Questioned Documents Examinations
Polygraph (Lie Detection)
Legal Medicine

Crime Detection and Investigation (15%)

Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Traffic Management and Accident Investigation
Special Crimes Investigation
Organized Crime Investigation
Drug Education and Vice Control
Fire Technology and Arson Investigation

Sociology of Crimes and Ethics (15%)

Introduction to Criminology
Criminal Justice
Ethics and Values
Juvenile Delinquency
Human Behavior and Crisis Management
Criminological Research and Statistics

Correctional Administration (10%)

Institutional Corrections
Non-Institutional Corrections

Things to Remember

School Assignment– Your school assignment will be posted 3 days before the date of the examination. Check the PRC website or the PRC Facebook Page for updates.
Report to your assigned school early– You have to be early on the day of the exam. Report to your school assignment at 5:30 AM to verify your room and seat arrangement. Late examinees will not be entertained.
Wear the prescribed attire– The prescribed attire for the examinees:
- Male examinees- tucked-in white polo shirt with collar (without any seal, logo, or mark), decent pants, or slacks.
- female examinees- tucked-in white blouse or shirts with a collar (without any seal, logo, or mark), decent pants, slacks, or skirt, pony-tailed long hair
Bring the needed things with you–

a. Notice of Admission
b. Official Receipt
c. Two or more pencils (No. 2)
d. Ballpen with BLACK INK ONLY
e. One (1) piece Long Brown Envelope
f. One (1) piece Long Transparent (non-colored) Plastic Envelope (for keeping your
valuables and other allowed items

Things that are prohibited to bring:

a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded
data/information/formula
b. Calculators
c. Smart Watches, Cellular Phones, Earplugs, Bluetooth, Transmitters, Portable Computers, and other electronic gadgets/devices which may be used for communication purposes.
d. Bags of any kind (ladies’ bags, shoulder bags, attache cases, backpacks, etc.)
e. Other examination aides not stated in this program

Precautionary Measures & Protocols

All examinees shall be required to wear and bring their own protective facemasks and alcohol-based sanitizers.
All examinees and examination personnel shall be required to queue upon entry with a one-meter distance radius from other examinees.
Body temperature will be checked before entering the testing area. Those with fever, cough, or cold shall not be allowed entry to the testing venues. Affected examinees shall be allowed, however, to take the next licensure exam without additional cost.
Bring your own packed lunch and snacks. No one is allowed to go outside during break time.
In addition to the above, pursuant to Memorandum No. 68 (s. 2020), the examinees are required to submit RT-PCR Test Results, if falling under the groups stated in DOH Memorandum 2020-258A, or Certificate of Quarantine. Only those examinees with negative results shall be allowed to take the examination.

Criminology Board Exam CLE Requirements

There are two main aspects to consider when discussing Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE) requirements: documentary requirements and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.

Document Requirements:

These are the documents you need to submit when applying for the Criminology Board Exam:

- Completed application form
- Valid NBI clearance (First-timers & Repeaters)

- Regional Trial Court (RTC) clearance (First-timers & Repeaters)

Two (2) Certificates of Good Moral Character (with corresponding dry seal) from:
- Dean of the Criminology Program
- Barangay where the applicant currently resides
Original and photocopy of the birth certificate on security paper issued by the PSA
Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with:
- Scanned picture
- Special Order No. (unless not required)
- Remarks “For Board Examination Purposes” (First Timers & Repeaters)
College Diploma with indication of date of graduation and Special Order Number (unless not required)
In case of degree of equivalency:
- College Diploma
- Certificate of Equivalency issued by CHED
CHED Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV) (First-time applicants)
Payment of examination fee (P900.00)

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements:

At this point in time, there are no mandatory CLE requirements for aspiring criminologists in the Philippines. However, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Criminology encourage continuous learning and professional development for criminologists.

Here are some ways criminologists can continue their professional development:

Attend seminars and workshops
Enroll in graduate studies
Join professional organizations
Conduct research
Write articles and publications
Mentorship

Completing CLE programs can benefit criminologists by:

Enhancing their knowledge and skills
Staying updated on the latest trends and developments in the field
Expanding their network of professional contacts
Improving their career prospects

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Criminology Board Exam Schedule 2024 : CLE Requirements