Analyzing quality of internship course's outcomes: the case of Ramin University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

This study aimed analyses the quality of internship courses’ outcomes in Ramin University of Agriculture and Natural Resources located in Mollasani, Ahwaz. A survey method has been used. The study population included all senior agricultural engineering undergraduate students who had passed the internship course and registered for 2012-2013 academic year at Ramin University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (N=235). By using Morgan’s table the sample size was determined (n=145). The sample was chosen through stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by a panel of agricultural extension and education experts. Reliability of the questionnaire was conducted and confirmed using Cronbach`s alpha 0.96. The findings showed that quality of internship courses’ outcomes was relatively high. Factor analysis summarized internship courses’ outcomes in four factors namely: cognitive development, awareness of career opportunities, and organizational rules and regulations, strengthen behavior professional – social, and improving job skills. These four factors totally explained 66.35 percent of internship courses’ outcomes variance.