2026-11-06 Editor｜Xu Tangyong
Ming Chuan Weekly Issue 1287, SDG4 Quality Education, Department of Criminal Justice
[This Publication’s Report] To showcase students’ summer internship results and deepen the connection between theory and practice, the Department of Criminal Justice at Ming Chuan University held a “Criminal Justice Institution Internship Results Presentation” and a “Social Work Internship Results Presentation” on October 30th in classrooms S104 and EE505 of the Taoyuan Campus. Through presentations, case analyses, and sharing of experiences, students shared their learning experiences in criminal justice, public safety, and social welfare, demonstrating their growth in professional knowledge, communication and coordination skills, and workplace adaptability.
Internships are a required course for and are an important process for students to transform classroom knowledge into practical abilities. Every summer, faculty members visit various internship institutions to monitor students’ learning progress and provide supervision and assistance. Upon returning to campus, students reflect on their internship experiences through the compilation and formal presentation of their findings, cultivating their abilities to observe problems, analyze cases, and communicate effectively, transforming their learning into professional skills applicable to the future workplace.
The “Criminal Justice Internship Results Presentation” features students sharing their internship experiences in areas such as police duties and criminal investigation, fire and disaster relief, immigration affairs and border management, correctional services and inmate counseling, and security management and risk prevention. Through firsthand participation, students gain an understanding of the organizational structure, job responsibilities, and practical challenges of various institutions, further exploring future career paths. Internship locations cover police stations, fire departments, the National Immigration Agency, correctional agencies, and the legal and security industries.
The “Social Work Internship Results Presentation” features 23 students sharing their learning experiences from summer internships at government social affairs bureaus, social welfare institutions, correctional units, and non-governmental social welfare organizations. The content covers case work, group work, and program implementation. Department Head Chang, Kuang-Ming shared the development trend of interdisciplinary professional collaboration in contemporary social safety nets, encouraging students to continue their involvement in the field of judicial social work. He also presented certificates of appreciation to faculty and interns for their dedication and assistance. The presentations were divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with faculty members Tai, Shih-Mei , Chen, Yi-Hsuan, Chang, Hui- Chieh, and LIN,SHU-LI serving as evaluators, providing feedback and suggestions to the students.
Dean Chang, Kuang-Ming presented certificates of appreciation to the internship arranging teachers and interns.
The students’ sharing also showcased the challenges and support they received during their internships. CHIANG,AI-LING shared how, during her internship at the Taipei Juvenile Guidance Committee, she gradually accumulated practical experience through repeated practice in writing records, presenting her learning process using anonymous case data. KAO,PEI-LUN displayed the encouragement cards he received during the last week of his internship, reflecting the affirmation from the organization’s supervisors, mentors, and colleagues, which became the driving force for his continued learning and involvement in helping work.
CHIANG,AI-LING shared her internship experience at the Taipei Juvenile Guidance Committee.
Social work internship coordinator Dai Shih-mei stated that listening to the students share their growth experiences was deeply moving. She encouraged students to deepen their internship experience, gradually combining on-campus courses, two-stage summer social work internships, and back-to-school learning to accumulate professional skills and prepare for the social worker entrance examination after graduation, moving towards their dream of becoming helpers.
Student KAO,PEI-LUN showed off an encouraging card she unexpectedly received before the end of her internship.
Dean Chang, Kuang-Ming of the Department of Criminal Justice at Ming Chuan University stated that facing increasingly diverse crime patterns and social security issues, professionals must not only possess a theoretical foundation but also cultivate practical observation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptability. In the future, they will continue to deepen cooperation with internship organizations, expand students’ practical learning and career exploration opportunities, and cultivate crime prevention talents with professional competence, practical skills, and a sense of social responsibility.