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What is ETEEAP?

The EXPANDED TERTIARY EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY AND ACCREDITATION

PROGRAM (ETEEAP) is an educational assessment scheme which recognizes knowledge,

skills, and prior learning obtained by individuals from non-formal and informal educational

experience. Equivalency competence standards and a comprehensive system employing written

test, interview, skills demonstration and other creative assessment methodologies are established.

The University also administers competency-based evaluation. A Panel of Assessors is convened

to determine the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to a particular discipline, and

consequently the equivalent credits and appropriate certificates and degrees to be considered.

The awarding of the degree is recommended by the Dean and the faculty experts or assessors

from each college.

The mandate to implement the program is embodied in Executive Order 330 issued by President

Fidel V. Ramos on May 13, 1996 as a result of the recommendations made by the First

Employment Summit in September, 1995.

How does UV implement ETEEAP?

The University of the Visayas (UV), being deputized by the Commission on Higher Education

(CHED) implements the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program

(ETEEAP). The University has four authorized colleges that can award ETEEAP degrees,

namely: Business Administration, Criminology, Engineering and Architecture and Graduate

School.

Who may benefit from the program?

Any Filipino who must have, at least graduated from high school, or must have obtained or

passed the Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) equivalent to first year college;

One who must have been employed for at least five (5) years in the field or industry

related to the academic program or discipline for which he/she is obtaining an

equivalency for a bachelor’s degree; 15 years in case of a master’s degree with 5 years

junior managerial experience; 20 years in case of a doctorate degree with 10 years

seniors managerial experience;

He/she must be, at least 25 years old for a bachelor’s degree, 35 years old in case of a

master’s degree, 40 years old in case of a doctorate degree, and must present a birth

certificate to support the claim;

One who is able to show evidence, capability, and thorough knowledge in the field for

which equivalency is applied. He/she must submit any of the following evidences:

a) certificates of proficiency issued by a government regulatory body,

b) certificates of proficiency issued by the employer(s),

c) certificate of proficiency issued by a licensed practitioner in the field or

d) a business registration.

One who can submit an accomplish ETEEAP Application form

How to avail of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Accreditation Program?

1. The candidate has to obtain a copy of the application form of CHED-RO VII from the

UV-ETEEAP Director/Coordinator.

2. The candidate has to submit four (5) copies of the following documents:

a) Accomplished application form;

b) Birth Certificate;

c) Certificate of individual proficiency in the discipline or field of interest;

d) Most recent academic record (Form 137, high school diploma, post-secondary degree

certificate, transcript of records).

3. The candidate will be notified of the status of his/her application from the University

Director/Coordinator. If a candidate has qualified for admission, he/she could proceed to

undergo the process of assessment and accreditation.

4. The candidates will be accredited by the Panel of Assessment according to any of the

following criteria:

a. For formal learning: transferability of credits;

b. For non-formal education (sponsored training, workshops, etc.) through case- -to-

case evaluation of training design and evaluation; credit recommendations will be

awarded for each validated training program;

c. For informal learning/knowledge obtained through self-study-an: an assessment

process which can include any of the following written and oral examinations,

product presentation, skill demonstration, or portfolio assessment.

d. Portfolio assessment: If a portfolio is preferred, the candidate is required to organize

the claims of learning according to the areas of standard competencies laid out by the

institution and then to be assessed by the faculty. In this case, the candidate will have

to enroll in a portfolio development course in order to develop the portfolio. At this

point, a group of candidates will be assisted by a faculty counselor who will advise

them on building a portfolio. Once the portfolio is ready for presentation, it is

submitted to the portfolio assessors who will evaluate the portfolio and recommend

the credits to be given, in which competencies, how much, etc.

5. In case the candidate needs further knowledge or skills, he/she will be advised to

participate in appropriate and order to complete his/her learning, then go back for

assessment. Competency enhancement programs are continuing education programs that

allow non-traditional learners to pursue learning through means that are adapted to their

learning styles and life career.

6. In this manner, the candidate earns credits progressively until he or she has satisfactorily

earned the necessary credits based on the competencies’ standard to merit the degree or

certificate.

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7. Candidates will be required to pay the full cost of the assessment program, regardless of

the credits that they earn.

What happens during assessment?

1. The Director/Coordinator acts on the application of the candidates on the basis of the

admission criteria.

2. Qualified candidates are assisted by a career counselor from the College who will

help them identify the knowledge, expertise, skills, attitudes, and values (competence)

they have acquired from experience.

3. The Director/Coordinator assists the candidates in the portfolio preparation process

through group workshops, tutorials, or with the aid of a self-learning manual for

portfolio development.

4. The VP Academic through the Director/Coordinator convenes the Panel of

Assessors/Experts composed of faculty, industry practitioners, and representatives of

professional associations, and consumer groups, to conduct the evaluation of the

evidences of learning presented by the candidate.

5. Upon recommendation of the Panel of Assessors, the Director determines the amount

of equivalent credits to award to the candidate. As may be necessary, a learning

contract (in the enrollment form) is executed between the University and the

candidate to define the terms of the learning program which may involve further

assessment and equivalency.

6. The University administration reserves the prerogative to determine the candidates’

minimum residency in the institution before awarding them degrees.

7. The candidates shall be given modules for independent study (distance learning)

to complete their deficiencies (after the assessment). The degree can be finished in

two to three terms.

How will UV-ETEEAP be implemented?

The following objectives guide the conduct of program implementation:

a) To accredit and assess prior non-formal/informal learning of individuals towards the granting

of equivalency a certificate and/or awards/diploma in tertiary courses starting 1997;

b) To fully develop the system of equivalency and accreditation in the institution as a bridging

mechanism for the flexible entry and exchange between the non-formal and the informal

systems of higher learning from 1996-1998.

c) To implement the accreditation and equivalency program in the priority disciplines in four

(4) colleges in the institution starting 1998; and

d) To award certificates and degrees to at least 100 deserving candidates each year, starting in

1998.

The program is governed by these policies:

a) Ensuring the highest standards of quality that are acceptable to employees and academe,

consistent with international standards of the practice of professions;

b) Non-discrimination to entry of participants to the program;

c) Fairness, creativity, and appropriateness of the assessment process;

d) Adherence to the highest principles of integrity and excellence;

e) Partnership between the industry, professional associations; and

f) Promotion of career guidance, self-evaluation and further competency enhancement.

LIST OF COLLEGES AND DISCIPLINES

COLLEGES DISCIPLINES College of Criminology

Bachelor of Science in Criminology Major in

Law Enforcement Administration College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

Major in Business Economics Marketing Management Operations Management Financial Management Human Resource Development Management

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSACT) Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

Bachelor of Science in Custom Administration (BSCA) Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM)

College of Engineering and Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Architecture Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Bachelor of Science in Power Engineering Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering

Graduate School Masters Degree

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Major in English Filipino Guidance and Counseling Mathematics Non-Formal Education Physical Education Pre-Elementary Education Reading and Literature

School Administration and Supervision Science and Technology Special Education Master of Science Business Administration (MSBA) Major in Business Administration Economics Master in Business Administration (MBA) Major in Business Administration Economics Master in Public Administration (MPA) Master of Public Health (MPH) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Major in Nursing Management Community Health Nursing Maternal and Child Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing Master of Science in Management Engineering (MSME)

Graduate School Doctorate Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Public Administration Doctor in Education (Ed.D.)

Major in Administration and Supervision Special Education

Doctor in Management (DM)

Majors in Human Resource Development