EVER since its inception in 1976, the tertiary program leading to a degree in criminology offered by Cagayan de Oro College (COC) has consistently produced excellent professionals across all government and private industries in the region.
In contemporary times under the umbrella of the Phinma Education Network (PEN), COC has even been recognized as among the top criminology educational institutions in the country.
In fact, the reputation of the school is such that its current dean Dr. Gerry Cano was elected president among all criminologists in the whole Asia-Pacific.
Recently, Phinma COC’s criminology offerings have likewise expanded beyond its Carmen flagship complex in Cagayan de Oro City.
Today, it maintains campuses in Puerto, Iligan and Butuan.
Puerto criminology program head Dr. Harry Santiago Achas said that criminology graduates from Phinma COC have become excellent professionals even as far as Butuan and Bukidnon.
It is in this regard that the school’s criminology program will fete these outstanding alumni – 54 of them – during a grand homecoming this June 7 at the main campus’ quadrangle.
There will be honorees in the sub-fields of academe, law enforcement/public safety, government sector and private sector.
As Achas would put it, Phinma COC School of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s curriculum extends beyond what is required by the Commission on Higher Education (Ched).
Here, students learn about forensics, law, investigation and all other dimensions covered by the profession.
No wonder Phinma COC is dubbed as the center of excellence in criminology education in this part of the country.
The alumni tribute is an opportunity to showcase the living products of Phinma COC’s criminology program.
To be a globally competitive criminologist, Phinma COC is the key to make your dreams possible.
