Tracer Study on the BS Psychology Graduates

Abstract

This study examined the employment status of the BS Psychology graduates' 2018- 2020. It determined graduates' personal and employment profiles, study conditions, and competency. The study used descriptive-survey research with an adapted questionnaire to collect data. Fifty-six BS Psychology graduates participated. Frequency, percentage, and mean analysis were used to statistically treat the data. Respondents are mostly females, single, and currently employed. Unemployed graduates are pursuing advanced studies. Lack of work experience, seeking a job abroad, lack of professional qualifications, poor starting wage, or being medical students were also reasons for their unemployment. Most respondents advocate altering the curriculum, syllabi, and class size to enhance Psychology graduates' competitiveness. Many previously employed respondents did not specify their roles. Many were DILG-Contact Tracer supervisors. Only 12.5% of the respondents had clerical experience. Half of respondents worked in private settings. 25% of them said their past jobs were related to their course. Many respondents said the pandemic affected their unemployment, while 5.4% mentioned contract ending, job hunting, and medical school. All respondents favor improving Psychology graduates' facilities and reviewing and amending curriculum and syllabi. Respondents strongly agreed that they had built significant relationships with other UNP students, that most of their courses were relevant, and that the faculty was competent and helpful. Positive professor-student interactions, qualified teachers, and a relevant curriculum are evident. On-campus extracurriculars and study groups were evaluated similarly. Overall, respondents regarded study conditions highly satisfactory, indicating a learning-friendly environment.