Philippine E-Journals

Factors Contributing to the Completion of a Four-Year Degree Program

Maria Milagrosa M. Ocenar

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This descriptive research determined the factors that students saw as having important influences on their completion of a degree program. It used the survey design with open-ended questions to describe the experiences of respondents regarding their stay in the college. The study was conducted to 60 completers and 25 non-completers of School of Education, Arts, and Sciences in Letran Calamba. The data were analyzed with percentage frequency distribution. Open-ended question data were interpreted using the thematic analysis method. Results showed that self-efficacy influenced most the respondents. Social factors, academic performance, and college characteristics also influenced the completers. College characteristics, social factors and supplemental instruction influenced the non- completers. Respondents agreed that the college provides activities that were values- oriented and socially related. Results of this study led to a recommendation for curriculum review and suggested that students be involved in the said review. Inclusion of motivation and self-efficacy seminars in degree programs were proposed. Likewise, more instructional materials and improved facilities were specified.