Abstract
Studies have identified positive links between students’ commitment to the learning process and career aspirations. This paper explored the link between students’ commitment to architectural education and their subsequent willingness to remain within the profession. A questionnaire which focused on students’ experience of architectural education, experiences in professional offices and intention to practice after graduation was administered to students on the architecture programme in a Nigerian private university in addition to earlier personal statements from the students on why they embarked on the programme. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were content analysed. Results indicated a correlation between reasons for choosing architecture and decisions to practice architecture. A gradual drop in desire to practice architecture was observed at higher levels of study compared to the lower levels. To improve retention rate in professional practice, admission process should include a request for a detailed personal statement from applicants, to establish strong congruence between course/major choice and career aspirations. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s1p191
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