Title:
THREATS, OPPORTUNITIES, WEAKNESSES AND STRENGTHS ANALYSIS OF CRIMINOLOGY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: BASIS FOR ACCREDITATION

Authors:
Shirlene D. Springael-Esplana ,Philippines

Abstract:
This study assessed the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of criminology programs in higher education institutions (HEIs) from the perspectives of faculty, administration, students, and alumni. The results showed that overall, stakeholders had a positive view of the HEIs, with higher mean scores for strengths than weaknesses. Alumni were seen as the top promoter of opportunities, while the administration was the most cautious. Availment of "Higher Educational Development Funds" was identified as the top opportunity, and the absence of CHED moratorium in offering the Criminology Program was the main threat. There was no significant difference in the assessment of the five groups of respondents as to the threats and opportunities of criminology HEIs.