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Tracer Study of Graduates in Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Planning and Management: Department of Educational Planning and Administration of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP)

Volume: 90  ,  Issue: 1 , December    Published Date: 03 December 2021
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 531  ,  Download: 448 , Pages: 47 - 57    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1009011220212515

Authors

# Author Name
1 Duque Caguindangan
2 Lita Base
3 Renato Base

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the how the PhD graduates in Educational Planning and Administration have been doing in their professional life after they have completed their doctoral studies. Specifically, this study aimed to obtain graduates? assessment of the graduate school program and the effect of obtaining the degree in their profession life. The research utilized the descriptive survey method, with a sample size of 42 PhD-Educational Planning and Management graduates from the school year 2011-2020. The findings have shown that that majority of the participants are female, working in the public school and teaching in the basic education level. On the other hand, majority are promoted after 1 to 2 years of obtaining the degree and most are promoted from a teacher rank to administrative position, which resulted in a higher salary grade. In addition, there was a ?very great extent? of attainment in the PhD-Educational Planning and Management Programs Educational Outcome, and Program Objectives. Moreover, the personal gains derived from pursuing the degree were as follows: strong community engagement, promotion, self- confidence, higher self-esteem, and confidence in dealing with personal problems. Further, the degree had enhanced the participants' knowledge and skills in their teaching and managerial functions.