Developing a Doctorate in Criminal Justice Education: Feasibility, Access, and Curriculum Priorities in the Philippines
Developing a Doctorate in Criminal Justice Education: Feasibility, Access, and Curriculum Priorities in the Philippines
Mark Erana Patalinghug Dirb Boy Omlero Sebrero Jumar B. Taoto-an Paulino Rodriguez Tagaylo Haidee Fuentes Patalinghug a Center for Research in Social Science, Policy, Ethics, and Laws, SOCJE Building, J.H. Cerilles State College, Caridad, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippinesb Center for Advanced Research in Education and Lifelong Learning, J.H. Cerilles State College, Caridad, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur, PhilippinesMark Erana Patalinghug, PhD, is Full Professor and Dean of the School of Criminal Justice Education at J.H. Cerilles State College. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, specializing in Criminology, from the University of Cebu and his Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Jose Rizal Memorial State University. His research interests include criminology, criminal justice education, crime prevention, cybersecurity, public safety, and higher education research. He has authored scholarly publications in national and international journals and has participated in academic research, institutional development, and research capacity-building activities.Dirb Boy Omlero Sebrero is a researcher affiliated with J.H. Cerilles State College. His published research includes studies on Philippine history education, the experiences of out-of-field teachers, indigenous communities, and social issues. His scholarly work employs qualitative and interdisciplinary approaches to investigate educational practices, cultural identities, and community experiences. His publications include research on tertiary-level history instruction and the cultural identity of Subanen communities in the Philippines.Jumar B. Taoto-an is a criminology researcher affiliated with J.H. Cerilles State College. His research interests include criminal justice education, academic achievement, teaching effectiveness, and qualitative inquiry. His published work includes Deciphering Excellence: An Appreciative Inquiry on the Academic Journey of Criminologist Licensure Examination Topnotchers. He has also contributed to research examining teaching methods, student engagement, and critical-thinking dispositions in criminology education.Paulino Rodriguez Tagaylo, PhD, is Instructor I at J.H. Cerilles State College and serves as the Criminology Laboratory In-Charge. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice. His academic responsibilities include criminology instruction and laboratory-related activities supporting the practical and technical preparation of criminal justice students.Haidee Fuentes Patalinghug is an Associate Professor II at J.H. Cerilles State College. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, from Western Mindanao State University and her Master of Arts in Education from J.H. Cerilles State College. Her published academic biography also identifies her doctoral studies in Educational Research and Management at Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology. Her research interests include educational assessment, instructional development, educational technology, teaching and learning, and higher education research. She has published studies on educational practices, institutional research, and student learning and has presented research at academic conferences.