A TRACER STUDY ON THE GRADUATES OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

CRIMINOLOGY IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – BACOOR CITY CAMPUS

BATCH 2018-2019; BASIS FOR CURRICULUM
IMPROVEMENT

Researchers:

MAY 2019
 ABSTRACT
Title: A TRACER STUDY ON THE GRADUATES OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY IN
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – BACOOR CITY CAMPUS BATCH 2018-2019: BASIS FOR
CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT

Researchers: Aldea, Shawn Michael B.

Date Completed:

This study discusses the results of the tracer study of the Bachelor of Science in
Criminology of Cavite State University – Bacoor City Campus who graduated from Year 2018 to
2019. The main objective of this tracer study is to determine whether the graduates have
achieved the goals to be locally and globally competitive and whether it has effectively carried
out the mission and vision of the school.

Specifically, this study was designed to describe the demographic profile of the
respondents, identify the opportunities for employment, determine the level of job satisfaction
and usefulness of training and examine the extent or changes in the career pattern of the
graduates in order to provide a basis for improvement for curriculum.

Based on the findings of the study, the respondents who are mostly living the country,
mainly single with a minimum age of 21 and maximum age of 41, dominantly female, from
Marketing Management and graduates within 2018 – 2019 rated themselves Very Good in
Academics when they were students.

From the information gathered, these graduates were employable as they got their first
job after actively looking for it and time spent in looking for a job is not too long. Earning a
monthly salary of less than P 12,000 and not more than P25,000, with a greater number assigned
in a Private Companies and hired by its Personnel Office, they claimed that being emotionally
ready is important on getting their first job.

It is also very necessary for the graduates to have an educational qualification on getting
their first job; likewise, they revealed that training given to them is very useful to their present
job.

These graduates claim that no job opportunities are reasons of job delay and present
job offers better salary and absence of job openings related to training are reasons of mismatch.
 Most of them were satisfied on their job because of good working conditions, they get
along well with their co-workers, able to apply their school training and the job is suited to their
personal objectives and there are enough opportunities for self-fulfillment.

However, some of them were not satisfies in their present job because job is poor
prospect for promotion.

Based on the respondent’s recommendations, there is a need to offer more deliverable

and desirable major subjects for the graduates to be highly competitive as dreamed by the
University.

Introduction

One fundamental problem of education and training is that they must be geared to the
current and future needs of societies undergoing social and economic change. Institutions
involved in the developing human resources through long and short term programs have the duty
to keep track of the performance of their graduates to determine accountability whether or not
their programs have impacted on the individual, the institution or the country.

The alumni are considered the best evidence of the program’s effectiveness in terms
of employment and positions held. Moreover, they are good source of feedback or information
regarding the program’s relevance in the current labor market. The information may be used for
further development of the institution in the context of quality assurance (Schomburg 2003).

A tracer study enables the institution of higher education to get information on

possible deficits in a given educational programme which can serve as basis for curriculum
improvement. Education and training must be planned flexibility within the dynamic process. It
is, and must always remain capable of change; that education and training are made effective
and efficient in order to make the best possible use of scarce resources (Schomburg 2003).

Cavite State - Bacoor Campus – Department of Criminology continues to raise its

educational standards to produce graduates who are highly competent, efficient and competitive
in the labor market. The Department of Criminology is committed to provide relevant education
enabling students to acquire proficiency, develop logical and critical thinking for global
competitiveness.
 The Department of Criminology aims to produce students who are professionals.
Skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness. Specifically, the department
aims to impart the basic business and hospitality knowledge; instill and nurture important
qualities and skills to the students, which are essential for future business leadership, hospitality
and organizational success; with an end view of keeping a pace with the demands of global
competitiveness it already has produced batches of graduates.

The researchers undertake this study determine whether the graduates have achieved
the goals to be locally and globally competitive and whether it has effectively carried out the
mission and vision of the school.

Statement of the Problem

The study aimed to determine the employability of Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Graduates of Batch 2018-2019 and sought answers the following questions:

1. What are the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
1.3 Civil Status
1.4 Employment Status
1.5 Current Position/ Job Title
1.6 Monthly Income

2. In terms of Opportunities for Employment

2.1 How long did it take to land on your first job?
2.2 Which of the following reasons are the reasons for job delay?
2.3 Which of the following factors do you think is the result of mismatch?

3. In terms of Level of Satisfaction

3.1 Are you satisfied with your present job?
3.2 Which of the following reason why you are satisfied with your present job?
3.3 Where any of the following is/are the qualities why you are dissatisfied with
your current job?

4. What is the level of usefulness of the training in the undergraduate level to the
needs of the present job?
 5. To what extent do you think was your educational qualification for settling your
present job?

6. What do you think are the changes needed to improve the competitive edge of
graduates in your field of training (rate the following using 1 as the most important).

Theoretical Framework

This present study is anchored on Dr. Phil Gravestock (2011) Journal Learning and
Teaching in Higher Education “Improving Higher Education Quality, a Daydream?”, tracer study
is used to trace the graduates of higher education institution. This study assesses the quality of
graduates, employment status, and their income, competencies of the graduates, curriculum and
learning experiences.

Negus Kebedom, (2010) supports this when he stated on his article “An Assessment in
Educational Experience, Employment, and Achievements” that tracer study is used to monitor
and evaluate training programs and curriculum. it is important to be able to determine the
effectiveness provision of learning and skills to the students. And recognize the needs for
improvement of the graduates and to develop a better disposition to those who are still in the
program.

Dr. Punya Prasad Regmi, who has been contracted for carrying out a tracer study in
2009, asserted that in conducting tracer studies, the graduates were able to provide their
evaluation on the curriculum, learning experiences, and employment status. This helps the
institution asses their provisions on quality education in producing competent productive
graduates.

The above theories were considered as framework of the study.

Conceptual Framework

 Demographic Profile  Assessment on the

of the Respondents quality of graduates,
 Opportunities for employment,
employment  Survey competency,
 Level of Job curriculum and
Satisfaction  Questionnaire learning experience
 Level of Usefulness of
Training  Analysis and
 Extent of educational Interpretation  Needs for
qualification in improvement of the
setting the job graduates and better
 Suggestions of disposition to those
Respondents for who are
improvement of
curriculum

Figure 1. RESEARCH FRAMEWORK OF TRACER STUDY ON THE GRADUATES OF BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – BACOOR CITY CAMPUS BATCH 2018-
2019; BASIS FOR CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT

The conceptual framework elaborates the problem of the study. This section
conceptualized the relationship of the variables found in the INPUT including the Demographic
Profile of the Respondents , Opportunities for Employment, Level of Job Satisfaction, Level of
Usefulness of Training and Extent of educational qualification in setting the job and OUTPUT
includes Assessment on the quality of graduates, employment competency, curriculum and
learning experience, Needs for improvement of the graduates and better disposition to those
who are still in the program. The PROCESS will construct the result of the study.
Methodology

The study employed descriptive research design since its purpose is to obtain and
present facts regarding graduated demographics and investigate their perceptions regarding
competencies and values developed in them by the school and the skills that should further be
developed by Department of Criminology. It main respondents are the Bachelor of Science In
Criminology Graduates from batch 2018 to 2019 with a total number of 21 graduates, 11 are
respondents, which above 50% of the respondents, considered as quota sampling.
The Survey Questionnaire as instrument to gather data for this study is consisting of five
sections the first section contains general information about the graduates; the second section
described the graduate’s opportunities for employment. Level of Job Satisfaction and levels of
usefulness of training contains the third and fourth section of the questionnaire. The fifth
section of the questionnaire includes extent of educational qualification in setting the job.
To facilitate the distribution of questionnaire the researchers personally distributed or
contacted using email address of the graduates and an online questionnaire was uploaded
which can be accessed and be duly filed in. the questionnaire is assumed to be answered
honestly and truthfully by the Graduates despite their hectic schedule so that the reliability of
the study can be assured.
Results and Discussions

Data gathered for this study is presented in this section. Presentation is categorized into
respondent’s profile and perception. The total number is 21 and below are the data gathered

I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
TABLE 1
PRESENT ADDRESS OF THE RESPONDENTS

PRESENT ADDRESS FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

WITHIN THE
COUNTRY
OUTSIDE THE
COUNTRY
TOTAL

The table 1 show that among 73 respondents, 72 or 99% are presently living within the
country and only one or 1% respondent lived outside the country.

TABLE 2
GENDER OF THE RESPONDENTS

SEX FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

As presented, among 73 respondents, 59 or 82.4% are female and 14 or 17.6% are male.
 TABLE 3
AGE OF RESPONDENTS
N MINIMUM MAXIMUM

AGE

As shown, among 73 respondents, maximum age of respondents is 41 years old and

maximum age is 21 years old.

TABLE 4
CIVIL STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS
CIVIL STATUS FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

SINGLE
MARRIED
WIDOW
SEPARATED
TOTAL

Table 4 shows that among 73 respondents, 53 or 88% are single and 20 or 12% are
married.

TABLE 5
PRESENT ADDRESS OF THE RESPONDENTS
Year Graduated FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

2018

2019

TOTAL

Table 5 shows that among 73 respondents, 38 or 53% graduated on 2016, another 18 or 24% on
2015 and 17 or 23% graduated on 2018-2019.
 TABLE 6
ON HOW THEY RATE THEMSELVES ACADEMICALLY WHEN THEY WERE STUDENTS
INDICATIONS FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Excellent
Very Good
Good
Not so Bad
Bad
Very Bad
Total

As shown, among 73 respondents, 36 or 47. 1% rated themselves as very Good when

they were students, 34 or 35.3% are good and 1 or 5.88% Excellent.

TABLE 7
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Current FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Employment Status
Government
Private
Not applicable

As revealed in Table 7, among 73 respondents, 68 or 70.59% are currently employed in a

Private Company while 4 or 23.52% employed in a Government Office.
 TABLE 8
MONTHLY INCOME OF THE RESPONDENTS
Monthly Income FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Below 5,000
5,000 – 9,999
10,000 – 14,999
15,000 – 19,999
20,000 – 24,000
25,000 – 29,000
Not Applicable
30,000 – above
Total

As presented , among 73 respondents, 34 or 35.29% received a monthly salary of less

than P15,000 and 1 or 5.88% received lower than P10,000.

II. PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT

TABLE 9
LENGTH OF TIME THE FIRST JOB WAS ACQUIRED
Indicators FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Years
Months
Weeks
Not Applicable
Total
 TABLE 10
IF PERIOD SPENT IN LOOKING FOR A JOB IS TOO LONG
Indicators FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Yes
no
Not Applicable
Total

As revealed in Table 9-10, 69 or 76.47% of respondents acquired their job after months
of actively looking for it while 2 or 11.76% acquired their first job after years. 68 or 70.6% of
respondents said that time spent in looking for a job is NOT too long.

TABLE 11
ON FACTORS THAT HELPED THEM GET THEIR FIRST JOB
Indicators Mean Verbal interpretation

I was able to get my first job

Through the assistance of the school’s

placement office
Through the government employment office
Through media advertising
Through the recommendation from
relatives/friends
Through the recommendation from former
teachers
Through personnel office of the hiring company
Because I was emotionally ready to take my first
job
Because I was psychologically ready to take my
first job
Because I was equipped with the knowledge
necessary for the position I was applying
Others
Total
 TABLE 12
ON REASONS OF JOB DELAY
Indicators Mean Verbal interpretation

Salary is too low

Working conditions not satisfactory
Little or no opportunity for advancement
Job too far from home
No job opportunities
No information available
I was not emotionally ready for employment
when I first looked for job
I was not psychologically ready for employment
when I was looked for a job
I did not qualify for the job because I failed the
entrance examination
Other factors
Total

Legend:

Assigned Points Numerical Range Verbal Interpretation

5 4.51 – 5.00 Extraordinary Important

4 3.51 – 4.50 Very Important
3 2.51 – 3.50 Important
2 1.51 – 2.50 Barely Important
1 1.00 – 1.50 Not Important

As revealed in Table 11, on important factors that helped them get their first job,
through personnel office of the hiring company got the highest mean for the respondents.
Being emotionally ready is very important in finding a job.

On reasons of job delay, Table 12 shows that no job opportunities got the highest mean
and they are not psychologically ready when first looking for job.
 TABLE 13
ON THE REASON OF MISMATCH
Indicators Frequency Relative Frequency
Percentage
No job opening related to my training

Present job offers better salary

No job openings within the vicinity of my
residence
Lack of professional eligibility requirements
(board exam, civil service, bar, etc)
Inadequate experience
Others (please specify)
Total

As revealed in Table 12, 33 or 29.41% of respondents said that the reason of mismatch are
present job offers better salary and no job opening related to their training.

III. PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS ON LEVEL OF SATISFACTION

Table 14
ON THE LEVEL OF JOB SATISFACTION
Indicators FREQUENCY RELATIVE FREQUENCY
PERCENTAGE
Yes
No
No Response
Total
 TABLE 15
ON REASON OF JOB SATISFACTION
Indicators Mean Verbal interpretation

Good working condition

Able to apply school training

Good prospects for promotion
Suited to personal objectives
Enough opportunities for self-fulfillment
Can get along well with co-workers
Certain practices are consistent with my
personal values
Attractive benefits
Others
Total

Legend:

Assigned Points Numerical Range Verbal Interpretation

5 4.51 – 5.00 Strongly Agree

4 3.51 – 4.50 Agree
3 2.51 – 3.50 Disagree
2 1.51 – 2.50 Strongly Disagree
1 1.00 – 1.50 No Option

Aa presented in the table 14-15, Table 14 shows that among 73 respondents, 71 or

88.23% were satisfied on their job and 2 or 11.76% are not satisfied. Table 15 claimed that
reason of satisfaction is good working conditions.
 TABLE 16
ON REASON OF JOB DISSATISFACTION
Indicators Mean Verbal interpretation

Poor working condition

Not able to apply school training

Poor prospects for promotion
Not suited to personal objectives
Not enough opportunities for self-fulfillment
Cannot get along well with co-workers
Certain practices are not consistent with my
personal values
Limited benefits
Others
Total

Legend:

Assigned Points Numerical Range Verbal Interpretation

5 4.51 – 5.00 Strongly Agree

4 3.51 – 4.50 Agree
3 2.51 – 3.50 Disagree
2 1.51 – 2.50 Strongly Disagree
1 1.00 – 1.50 No Option

As revealed in Table 16, on the reason of dissatisfaction on their job, poor prospects for
promotion and not enough opportunities for self-fulfillment got the highest mean.

IV. PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS ON LEVEL OF USEFULNESS OF TRAINING poor

prospects for promotion
 TABLE 17
ON USEFULNESS OF TRAINING RECIEVED
Indicators FREQUENCY Relative Frequency Percentage

Extraordinary Useful

Very Useful
Useful
Barely Useful
Not Useful
No Response
Total

As indicated in Table 17, among 73 respondents 36 or 35.3% claimed that training

received in the school is very useful in their job, 17 or 23.5% claimed it useful and barely useful.

V. PERCEPTION ON RESPONDENTS ON EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

TABLE 18
ON EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AS NECESSARY FRO GETTING A JOB
Indicators FREQUENCY Relative Frequency Percentage

Extraordinarily Necessary

Very Necessary
Necessary
Barely Necessary
Not Necessary
Total

Table 18 shows that among 73 respondents, 39 or 52.9% agreed that educational

qualification is very necessary for getting a job,
 TABLE 19
PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS FOR IMPORVEMENT OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
Indicators Frequency Rank

Review and update the curriculum and syllabi

Add more major subjects (that require realistic

deliverables)
Offer such subjects as major desirable subjects
Upgrade the facilities
Limit the class size to 35 students
Employ only competent faculty members
Provide a job replacement program for
graduating students
Others

As revealed in table 19, the respondents suggested offering subjects as major

deliverable and desirable got the highest mean.

TABLE 20
EMPLOYABILITY PROFILE

Indicators Frequency Relative Frequency Percentage

Employed
Unemployed
Self-employed
Total

As revealed in Table 20, among 73 respondents, 65 or 88.24% are employed.

Summary of Findings
Based from the results of the study, he following is the summary of findings:
1. Majority of the respondents are presently living within the country and only one
respondent lived outside the country.
2. Majority of the respondents are female graduates and the least are male respondents.
3. Minimum age of respondents is 21 years old and maximum age is 41 years old.
4. Most of the respondents are single and the least number of respondents are married.
5. Majority of respondents are graduates of Batch 2019 followed by Batch 2018 for the
least number of respondents.
6. Majority of the respondents rates themselves Very Good in academics when thy ere
students and the least number of students states that they were Excellent.
7. Majority of the respondents were employed in a Private Company and the least number
of respondents were employed in a Government.
8. Majority of the respondents received less than P15,000 as their monthly salary and the
least number of respondents received more than P25,000 monthly salaries.
9. Most of them acquired their first job within months after actively looking for work and
the least number of respondents acquired their first job after years of actively looking
for it. Majority of respondents believed that time spent looking for a job is not too long.
10. Majority of the respondents perceived that it is very important for graduates to be
emotionally ready in getting their first job.
11. Most of the respondents get their first job through the Personnel Office of the hiring
company and no job opportunities are the reason of job delay.
12. Most of the respondents claimed that reasons of job mismatch present job offer better
salary and no job opening related to their training.
13. Majority of the respondents were satisfied on their job because job is suited to personal
objectives.
14. Least number of respondents was dissatisfied on their job because of poor prospects for
promotion.
15. Majority of the respondents claimed that training given to them is very useful to their
job.
16. Most of the respondents claimed that educational qualification is very necessary for
getting a job.
17. Majority of the respondents suggested an offering of more deliverable and desirable
major subjects.
18. As to employability, 88.24% of the respondents are currently employed.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the respondents who are mostly living in the
country, mainly single with a minimum age of 21 and maximum age of 41, dominantly female,
from Bachelor of Science in Criminology and graduates within 2018 – 2019 rated themselves
Very Good in Academics when they were students.
From the information gathered, these graduates were employable as they got their first
job after actively looking for it and time spent in looking for a job is not too long. Earning a
monthly salary of less than P15,000 and not more than P23,000, with a greater number
assigned in the Private Companies and hired by its Personnel Office, they claimed that being
emotionally ready is important on getting their first job.
It is also very necessary for the graduates to have an educational qualification on getting
their first job; likewise they revealed that training given to them is very useful to their present
job.
These graduates claim that no job opportunities are reasons of job delay and present
job offers better salary and absence of job openings related to training are reasons of
mismatch.
Most of them were satisfied on their job because of good working conditions they can
get along well with their co-workers, able to apply their school training and the job is suited to
their personal objectives and there are enough opportunities for self-fulfillment.
However, some of them were not satisfied in their present job because job is poor
prospect for promotion.
Based on the respondent’s recommendations, there is a need to offer more deliverable
and desirable major subjects for the graduates to be highly competitive as dreamed by
University.
Recommendations
Based on the Findings and Conclusion of the study the following recommendations may
be considered for action:
1. On Mismatch and Job Delay

Since majority of the graduates claim that no job opportunities are reasons of job delay
and present job offers better salary and absence of job openings related to training are
reasons of mis match, the researchers recommend the University to established a Job
Placement Program tat will assist the graduates in their employment to companies.
Develop a synthesized job placement program to enhance the school’s job placement
process.

2. On the level of Job Dissatisfaction

Since some respondents are not satisfied with their present job because present job
offers better salary and present job is not a prospect for a promotion, it is
recommended that this feedback should be reported or forwarded to Industry Partners
during Focus Group Discussion to be taken into consideration.

3. On the Usefulness of Training Received

Since respondents perceived that training given to them at school is very useful in their
job, it is therefore recommended for the Department of Criminology to continue on
developing the skills acquired by the graduates likewise create or provide more
desirables subjects or activities that may enhance the skills and competency of the
trainees.

4. On Educational Qualification as Necessary for Getting a Job

Since the study found out that educational qualification is necessary for getting a job, it
is recommended for Department of Criminology that curriculum is regularly revisited for
the possibility of evaluating and updating the curricular emphasis of existing programs
like offering a more deliverables and desirable major subjects that will prepare and
develop the human resource.
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 Republic of the Philippines
CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bacoor City Campus
Bacoor, Cavite
Tel. (046) 415 0013

TRACER STUDY ON THE GRADUATES OF CAHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY-BACOOR CITY CAMPUS BATCH 2018-2019: BASIS FOR
CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT

Dear Graduate:
Good day! Please complete this GTS questionnaire as accurately and frankly as possible by checking the
box corresponding to your response. Your answer will be used for the purpose in order to assess the graduate
employability and eventually, improve course offering of your alma matter and other universities/colleges
in the Philippines.
Your answer to this survey will be treated with strictest confidentiality.

PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

Instruction: please answer the questionnaire by filing the blanks or placing a check [/] on the space provided
as the case be. It will be of great help not to leave any question unanswered. Rest assured that your answers
shall be held in strictest confidence. Thank you.

1. Name: ___________________________________________
2. Present Address [ ] – Within the Country [ ] – Outside the Country

3. Contact Number: __________________________

4. Sex: [ ] – Male [ ] – Female
5. Age: _______________
6. Civil Status: [ ] – Single [ ] – Married [ ] – Widowed [ ] – Separated
7. Course Finished in CvSU – Bacoor: BS Criminology
 How would you rate yourself academically when you were students? (please check)
[ ] – Excellent [ ] – Very Good [ ] – Good [ ] – Not so Bad [ ] – Very Bad
8. Current Employment Status;
8.1 Name of Firm/Agency: _____________________________________________
8.2 Address of Firm/Agency: ___________________________________________
8.3 Type of Firm/Agency:
[ ] – Government – Owned [ ] - Private
9. What is your Current Job Title?
Title Responsibilities
________________________________ _________________________________
________________________________ _________________________________
 ________________________________ _________________________________
10. How much is your current monthly income?
[ ] – Below 5,000 [ ] – 5,000 – 9,000 [ ] – 10,000 – 14,000 [ ] – 15,000 – 19,999
[ ] – 20,000 – 24,999 [ ] – 25,000 – 29,999 [ ] – 30,000

II. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT

1. How long did it take you to land on your first job?
1.1. After finishing your course
[ ] – Years [ ] – Months [ ] – Weeks
1.2. After actively looking for work
[ ] – Years [ ] – Months [ ] – Weeks
1.3. Do you think that the period you spend in looking for a job and finally getting the job is too long?
[ ] – Yes [ ] – No
2. Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement on the following statements which you
consider factors that helped you get your first job.
5 – Extraordinary Important
4- Very Important
3- Important
2- Barely Important
1- Not Important

I was able to get my first job…

5 4 3 2 1
1. Through the assistance of the school’s placement office
2. Through the government employment office
3. Through media advertising
4. Through the recommendation from relatives/friends
5. Through recommendation from former teachers
6. Through personnel office of the hiring company
7. Because I was emotionally ready to take my first job
8. Because I was psychology ready to take my first job
9. Because I was equipped with the knowledge necessary
for the position I was applying
 Others (specify): __________________________________________________________

3. If you think it took you too long to find a job, what in your judgement is/are reason/s for this delay?
5 4 3 2 1
1. Salary offer is too low
2. Working conditions not satisfactory
3. Little or no opportunities for advancement
4. Job too far from home
5. No job opportunities
6. No information available on vacancies
7. I was not emotionally ready for employment when I
first looked for job
8. I was not psychologically ready for employment when
I first looked for a job
9. I did not qualify for a job because I failed the entrance
exam

Others (specify): _______________________________________________________________

4. If your job is not related to your field of study, which of the following factors explain this mismatch?
[ ] – No job opening related to my training
[ ] – Present job offers better salary
[ ] – No job opening within the vicinity of my residence
[ ] – Lack of professional eligibility requirements (board exam, civil service. Bar, etc)
[ ] – Inadequate experience
[ ] – Others (please specify)

III. LEVEL OF SATISFACTION

1. Are you satisfied with your present job?
[ ] – Yes > If yes, please proceed to # 1.A
[ ] – No > If no, please proceed to # 1.B
 1. A. Please indicate the degree of agreement on the statement provided which specifies reasons
why you are satisfied with your current job.
5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Disagree 2 – Strongly Disagree 1 – No Opinion

5 4 3 2 1
1. Good working conditions
2. Able to apply school training
3. Good prospects for promotion
4. Suited to personal objectives
5. Enough opportunities for self – fulfillment
6. Can get along with co-workers
7. Certain practices are consistent with my personal
values
8. Attractive benefits

Others (specify): ___________________________________________________________

1. B. Please indicate the degree of agreement on the statement provided which specifies reasons why
you are not satisfied with your current job.\
5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Disagree 2 – Strongly Disagree 1 – No Opinion
5 4 3 2 1
1. Poor working conditions
2. Not able to apply school training
3. Poor prospects for promotion
4. Not suited to personal objectives
5. Not enough opportunities for self – fulfillment
6. Cannot get along with co-workers
7. Certain practices are not consistent with my personal
values
8. Limited benefits

Others (specify): ___________________________________________________________

2. Do you find your training in the undergraduate level useful in relation to the needs of your present
job?
[ ] – Extraordinary useful [ ] – Very useful [ ] – useful [ ] – Barely useful [
] – not useful

To what extent do you think was your educational qualifications necessary for getting your
present job?
[ ] – Extraordinary necessary [ ] – Very necessary [ ] – necessary [ ] – Barely necessary
[ ] – Not necessary
What do you think are the changes needed to improve the competitive edge of Bachelor of
Science in Criminology graduates in your field of training? (Please rank the following using
1 as the most important).
_________Review and update the curriculum and syllabi
_________Add more major subjects (that require realistic deliverables)
_________Offer such subject as
_________Upgrade the facilities e.g.., computer laboratories, libraries, etc.
_________Limit the class size to 35 (or less)
_________Employ only competent faculty members; provide faculty development programs to
update faculty and improve their teaching competencies.
_________Provide a job placement programs for graduating students.
_________Others (please specify) ___________________________________

THANK YOU!