A research on case study and policy plans of universities’ career experience semester systems

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to present the direction of policy support and the management plan for the introduction of university career experience semester system through case study of career semester system and similar system operated by four-year colleges and junior colleges in Korea. In order to do so, first we reviewed the university career education policy. Second, we analyzed the cases of university career experience semesters in Korea. Third, we conducted the needs analysis for introduction of university career experience semester system. Finally we proposed policy suggestions for introduction of university career experience semester system. In addition, literature review, case study, in-depth interview, FGI, and questionnaire were used as research methods.