CAREER TRAJECTORIES OF BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATES OF URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY A.Y. 2017 – 2019

This quantitative-descriptive research study conducted in the year 2021 aimed to determine the profile and employability of the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies graduates from 2017-2019 of Urdaneta City University, Philippines. It was participated by the 72 of 79 alumni through simple random sampling and used the data gathering instrument of the Commission on Higher Education for the tracer studies. Highlights of the findings include: majority of the graduates surpassed the Licensure Examinations at once but with no earned units in post-graduate studies; chose the program of studies because of strong passion and family influence; employed in a local jobs relevant to their undergraduate programs; not the peer and family influence but salaries and benefits are viewed as the biggest factor that make them find, stay, and leave the job; and were able to land in their first job one month after graduation through recommendations and walk-in applications using their eligibility and personality but resigned after one to six months. In addition, major courses in their curriculum are perceived to be highly relevant in their employment while elective courses and extension programs must be reassessed to enhance its relevance to their chosen program. Personal and communication skills and values like honesty, love for truth, perseverance, hardwork, and unity are seen as the biggest contributory for work application. Lastly, it also revealed that competent faculty members and reputation in licensure examination results served as the best assets of the college of teacher education while the participants suggest laboratories should be modernized more to enhance hands-on learning experiences, and classrooms should be upgraded with improved ventilation to create a more conducive learning environment.