Level of preparedness among student interns in Criminology program in UM Bansalan College

Abstract

This study aimed to assess and measure the level of preparedness among student interns in criminology programs in UM Bansalan College in relation to their future career. It specifically determined the profile of the respondents in terms of gender and age and ascertained the significant difference in the level of preparedness of student interns in criminology programs when analyzed by profile. Descriptive survey method of research was used which involved 56 criminology interns in the school year 2018-2019 who were identified using complete enumeration technique. Through an adapted self-administered questionnaire, results revealed that the profile of respondents in terms of age range from 19 to 21 years old and most of them were male. In particular, the level of preparedness among student interns in criminology programs in terms of work engagement and academic preparedness was very high. It was found out that there is no significant difference in the level of preparedness among student interns when analyzed by age, however, showed significant difference in terms of gender It recommended that the school should strengthen its linkages to partner agencies ensuring that quality internship programs are being implemented. The school may have possible training and seminars to be conducted for proper orientation of On-the-Job in view of the avenue of productive internship performance of criminology students.