Deciding Factors in Choosing College Courses
Deciding Factors in Choosing College Courses
Deciding Factors in Choosing College Courses
Introduction
hunger and inadequate shelter among other things. Thus, every nation of the
world aspires toward quality of life and social status through good decision-
pursue in college.
through the possibilities to satisfy man’s ease. This is true as stated that
good decision making is an essential skill for career success generally and
the person must possess good decision making. Everyday we make decisions,
wether big or small and these decisions can make huge impcts in our lives. As
the person progresses, his or her ability to decide improve allowing the
and Akhlaq (2017), in view of the foregoing, the need to equip our students
general orientation, seminars into the world of work through the curriculum.
with them a variety of factors that affects their choices. This prompted the
researchers to conduct this study to investigate the factors that influence the
course selection?
3. Does a course's availability and duration depend on (or are supported by)
financial ability?
5. How does government affect the students’ career choices? Is the support
narrowing their interests and learning more about a subject they wish to
career choice.
online assessments are available and evaluating your abilities and self can
also be helpful in providing direction. For instance, if you dislike kids, you
The study is limited to determine the factors that affect the student’s
decision in choosing their college course. This study includes the Grade 12
HUMSS student’s of Pagbilao National High School. The study was conducted
during academic year 2022-2023. Out of the One hundred forty (151)
School.
Hypothesis
H0 1: Students’ future lives will be affected by the career path they choose.
H0 2: Among all the factors that affect students’ decision in choosing their
college courses, parents and financial stability have the most impact on them.
Definition of terms
assessment performance score from one year to the next aggregated to the
school level.
Academic Strand - General Academic strand caters student who are not yet
resolutions.
point received over a given period divided by the total number of credits
rewarded.
Parent’s responsibilities - Parents have the duty to protect their children’s right
until they are old enough to make their own way in the world. The authority to
make decision concerning and affecting the care ,welfare and proper
financial.
CHAPTER II
readings of materials, both printed and online, all of which has a great
significance to the problem during the course of thesis writing. Most of the
literature gathered talks about the factors that affect career preferences/
choosing an individual's career path. But there are other significant factors
that can influence that career path, not just passion. Several recent studies
shows that understanding the personality the individual's own traits and
characteristics, rather than passion, are a key to career path fulfillment and
success.
Shumba and naong (2012) found out the family is a significant factor in
determining children's career choice, the ability of the learner self to identify
his preferred career choice, and teachers influence career choice of their
learners. These findings are consistent with the findings of other studies that
have examined the influences of each parent on the career choices of their
sons or daughters and have found that mother's tend to have more influence
on the career decision and aspirations of their children than father's. Similarly
Leppel, Williams and Waldauer (2001) revealed that parental education, family
members and peers have an influence in the students choice of the major
are some of the factors that affect the students decision making in this
matter.
Khoo, Ban, Neng, Hooi and Joan (2015) showed that college students
and non- college students who were involved in this study agreed that parents
are the most influential or important person when choosing their choice of
friends also consider important source to select the major, while teachers and
choice of career of their children so also other factors such as per group l,
employer and relatives. Identically, Dagang and de Mesa (2017) identified the
results which point to the strong influence of parents on their children choice
people the respect for elders, hence the strong influence of parents on
their parents, hence their submission to their parents decision, thus explaining
the moderate influence of others such as the peers, friends and relatives.
lbrahim (2017) revealed that family members have the highest contributions
the fact that family is usually who provided financial supports to them.
education and mentorship also had influence to the choice of career as well
as the personality factors such as the students interest, values and skills in
Hoai, Thi and Thanh (2016) in their study factors influencing students
choice of accounting as a major shows that social norm has a great influence
opportunity suitability for the people good at math, job availability average
influence will not have significant effect on adolescent's career choice, and
a major factor for potential students decision to apply and enroll. Some
students maybe looking for a school close to their hometown or place of work
programs is the economic factors that include economic stable wages and in-
demand jobs.
business , and the other students. It also discover the top 5 reasons for
choosing a major where : interest in a career associated with the major , good
projected earnings in the related career . The least selected reasons for
choosing a major were the reputation of the major at the university , the
factor analysis and determined the following seven main factors in deciding
education environment.
(Malgwi, Howe, and Burnaby, 2005; Yazici and Yazici,2010) Ahmed, Sharif and
Ahmad (2017) which revealed that interest in the subject has strong and
positive relationship while ease in grades, financial outcomes, and future job
opportunities had minor impact on student’s decision for particular field and
subject. It was also stated that the career choice of the student’s was also
Edwards and Quinter (2011) showed that Religion was also mentioned
as one of the factors that influenced student’s career choices. For those with
religious commitment, faith plays a critical role in important life decision such
as career choice.
Okiror and Otabong (2011) revealed that student’s choices ware base
given department and the grade point averages marks earned by the student
Sabir, Ahmad, Sharif and Ahmad (2013) revealed that students rank
important determinants, whereas, the factor of course being easy and career
Malgwi, Howe and Burnaby (2005) revealed that the most influential
factor overall was interest in the subject followed by the potential for career
Su, Chang, Wu and Liao (2016) showed that student’s career decisions-
making is most deeply affected by “personal factor”, next are “group factor”
and “career exploration factor”, and “school factor" has lowest affecting
making Olamide and Oluwalye (2013) observed that while students aim at
such prestigious occupations when still in secondary school, it has not been
possible for many to achieve their aims for one reason or the other. Such
support to pursue their education which makes it impossible for such boys
and girls to get their required training that would qualify them for the jobs of
their choice.
Ferrer and Dela Cruz (2017) revealed the significant corelations of the
consistent from NCAE to Grades 10 and 11 is indicative of: (1) a proper career
track where they have better aptitude or potential; (2) a sensible screening
criteria set in selecting students to be admitted in the STEM track; and (3) an
Sidin, Hussin and Soon (2003) revealed the five factors, explaining 61%
of the total variance were identified. Factors were named 'Personal, 'Academic
Quality and Facilities, Factors", "Campus", Socialization, and Financial aid and
college choice decision making. Gender and ethnicity are proven not likely to
affect students' college choice decision while the income of the student's
factors that influenced the career choice of Management students in India for
the total sample and by gender. Management students from India rated their
in this career. In terms of gender showed that male and female indian
important in influencing their career choice. For male students rated "financial
rewards in this career as the most important factor in their career choice
decision followed by "Quality of life associated with this career" and "skills,
abilities" and "education and training" were the most important factors.
a major because the selected option allows time for other activities, prepares
course is and if it needed in the industry. High paying jobs too are also
Chapter III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The researchers use descriptive method to identify the Deciding
Pagbilao National High School. In this study, purposive is the sampling choice,
the researchers use survey as a form of data gathering this method help them
attain the data needed and the formula for weighted mean for the statistical
treatment.
Research Locale
senior high school students which serve as the respondents mainly grade 12
HUMSS senior high school students to provide the needed data for the study.
courses. This sampling showcases the purpose in mind and the sample is
thus selected to include people of interest and exclude those who do not suit
the purpose.
Research Instrument
The instrument of this study is consist of fifteen (15) items, each item
has a category to choose either the respondents Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3),
Disagree (2) or Strongly Disagree (1). The respondents’ profiles including the
the chosen respondents. The survey method of gathering data will proceed as
Statistical Treatment
researchers apply the formula of weighted mean for them to attain the
WM=Σfx/n
WM – Weighted mean
Σ – summation
f – frequency
x – weight of each item
n – summary of respondents
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
college courses. As shown in the table the top 3 statements were “ Own
graduation with weighted mean of 3.32, and “Interest and capabilities” with
Meanwhile “Choice course of parents” has the lowest weighted mean o 2.68
majority strongly agree that students’ choices are based on their interest and
capabilities and potential jobs after graduation. Students who decide for their
own career path are likely to regard the course as their goal to achieve that
after graduation are the most influential factors for college courses choice.
CHAPTER V
This study intends to find out the Deciding Factors in Choosing College
gather data from one hundred-thirty (130) respondents. The descriptive type
questionnaire was used in gathering data. The researchers used the weighted
jobs after graduation with weighted mean of 3.32, and “Interest and
has the lowest weighted mean o 2.68 and got a quantitative description
of agree.
Conclusion
Based on the finding of the study the following conclusion were drawn;
Recommendations
Based from the findings and conclusions the following were recommended;
choice of career that will help you achieve your goals in life considering your
financial capabilities.
of parents and students for them to have a clear view of what to pursue in
college.
and the support from the literature review. However there are various result
with high remarks including the financial stability of the student that may also
consent is a must for the students to decide for what to take. They are much
more concerned if they can support the financial needs of their children.
coordinating with their goals in life did their best to decide for themselves.
However, the survey respondents may not be the representative of all the
mostly with their friends and peers, it is important to look out for each other.