Title: Accreditation of the Philippine Army Career Courses through Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)
Authors: Lt. Col. Jeffrex G. Molina, CSPE, DEM
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Pages: 252-262
Publication Date: 2026/02/28
Abstract:
This study examined the selected career courses and various micro-credentials and top-up courses offered by the Philippine Army to determine if they can serve as prerequisites for management courses outside the military institution. It also examined whether the courses could be used to gain a college degree through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). This study used the CHED's ETEEAP assessment system to analyze data and documents gathered. The researcher employed a qualitative-descriptive approach to gather the best answers to the questions, utilizing Denzin's methodological triangulation to enhance data validity and reliability. The research informants/participants were identified using a non-probabilistic, purposive sampling technique. The result showed that the Philippine Army career courses provide significant knowledge, skills, and attitudes to prepare soldiers for management positions. The soldiers' work experiences based on the job description and the soldier's designation, validated by the work performance feedback, appeared sound for ETEEAP equivalency. However, interventions such as curriculum revision, alignment, and validation should be implemented in addition to the specific requirements, achievements, and processes of CHED. The study proposed revising curricula on sustainment courses to align with the Bachelor of Management curriculum. A policy framework on expanded tertiary education is also being proposed to facilitate the accreditation of the sustainment courses of the Philippine Army under ETEEAP.