The performance trends of Criminology Licensure Examination candidates are those factors that may have influenced these changes, including potential alterations in exam formats, shifts in preparation strategies, or systemic interventions aimed at enhancing candidate performance. This study, titled "An Analysis of Factors Influencing the Performance of Bicol College on the Licensure Examination in Criminology: Basis for a Proposed Enhancement Program," aimed to investigate the key factors affecting the Bicol College performance in the Licensure Examination in Criminology from 2017 to 2023 and to develop a responsive enhancement program. Specifically, it examined the demographic profile of respondents in terms of age, civil status, number of times taking the Licensure Examination in Criminology, enrollment in review sessions, and employment status. It also identified the retakers, administrator, and faculty-perceived contributing factors to Bicol College's Licensure Examination in Criminology performance and explored the relationship between these factors and the retakers’ demographic profiles. Explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was used in this study, which is a type of mixed-methods research that combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study found that civil status, review enrollment, and employment status significantly affect academic performance and preparation, while age is significantly related to mentorship and guidance. No significant relationships were observed between demographics and study habits, time management, motivation, or self-discipline. Additionally, the study identified key challenges in the conduct of the Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE), which also impacted the institution's performance. Based on the findings, a BRACE program was proposed to address the identified gaps and strengthen Bicol College’s LEC outcomes.
JINGKIE DEOCAREZA (Fri,) studied this question.