Career Choices of U.P. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program Graduates from 1975-2011

  • Zenaida D. Galingan College of Architecture University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Anna Talia S. Basman College of Architecture University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

The fluctuating number of graduates, board examinees, and board passers in the field of Landscape Architecture (LA) coupled with an unchanging number of freshmen enrollees annually in the University of the Philippines College of Architecture (UPCA) for the same profession has brought many questions to the faculty members in the college. One hundred fifty one of 373 graduates were included in the study. The researcher used descriptive survey method employing a questionnaire as the main instrument. These questionnaires containing questions on career theory and development were sent via electronic mail to the respondents. Forty percent of the graduates responded and were included in the study. Using statistical correlation analysis of factors, data shows that personal goal (p-value=0.001) and current job salary (p-value=0.001) satisfaction significantly affected the decision to practice the profession.

Author Biographies

Zenaida D. Galingan, College of Architecture University of the Philippines Diliman
Zenaida Galingan is an associate professor and Landscape Architecture Program Director of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture. She is also Chairman of CHED’s Technical Committee on Landscape Architecture.
Anna Talia S. Basman, College of Architecture University of the Philippines Diliman
Anna Talia Basman took up units of MA Urban and Regional Planning at the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning. She formerly worked as a University Research Associate in the UP College of Architecture under the Research Program.
Published
2016-08-12
Issue
Issue Number 5
Section
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