Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 7 no. 7 (2026)

Institutional Readiness and Stakeholder Demand for a Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education

Elreen Aguilar-Delavin

Discipline: Teacher Training

 

Abstract:

This feasibility study examined the proposed offering of a Doctor of Phi- losophy in Science Education at the Graduate School of Dr. Emilio B. Es- pinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology in Masbate, Philippines. Data were gathered through a researcher-devel- oped questionnaire with demographic items, Likert-scale indicators, and open-ended questions. Quantitative responses were summarized using frequencies, percentages, and weighted means, while the written comments were grouped through thematic analysis. Stakeholders gen- erally viewed the proposed program favorably. The strongest ratings concerned its relevance to current educational needs, the breadth of the curriculum, the preparation of graduates for academic and research ca- reers, and the expected contribution of the program to science educa- tion. Lower ratings were recorded for opportunities to present at na- tional and international conferences (M = 3.65), faculty-student re- search collaboration (M = 3.90), scholarships or assistantships (M = 4.15), and regular curriculum updating (M = 4.15). These findings sug- gest that the program is attractive to its intended market, but still re- quires deliberate investment in research culture, student support, and academic networking. The financial projection remains positive under the stated enrollment and tuition assumptions, with a corrected six- year cumulative net balance of PHP 914,700. The program is feasible in principle, provided that DEBESMSCAT verifies the respondent dataset, documents instrument validity and reliability, secures regulatory ap- proval, and confirms that faculty, laboratories, research resources, and long-term financing are adequate.



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