Tracer Study of 2009–2013 BA History Graduates of The Kalinga-Apayao State College

In many countries a new demand is emerging: higher education institutions should provide empirical evidence regarding the professional relevance of their study Programs. This study intended to trace the 2009–2013 Bachelor of Arts in History graduates from their school of origin to their place of employment or self employment to obtain the needed information. It also determined the extent by which factors affect the employment status of the graduates. The data collected were carefully tabulated, organized, analyzed and interpreted using frequency and percentages. Weighted Mean was used to describe the extent of effect of factors on the status of the AB History graduates. The study determined that the AB History graduates are much affected by the identified factors. The study recommends that On the Job Training in large companies/organizations should be arranged for graduates to so that they can gain work experience. Moreover, the code of professional ethics should be incorporated in the curriculum to develop sound work ethics, values and professionalism among the graduates in preparation for their integration to mainstream society. Finally, it is further recommended that curriculum planning and development in higher education should place greater emphasis on multiple and practical skills acquisition or practice oriented study.