1. Assessment of the Practical Training Requirement in Engineering Education in Palestinian Universities Riyad Abdel-Karim Ph.D. and Samir Helou Ph.D. P.E. An-Najah National University Nablus-Palestine 1

2. Purpose of Study Observations Students learn science in classrooms Knowledge limited to textbooks Rehash of the prevailing technology Limited transfer of knowledge 2

3. Considering Role of Engineering in development The Palestinian Territories towards statehood. Future technical leadership at stake. The measured student satisfaction in this case is more of a concern than a comforting outcome. 3

4. University requirement Training a degree requirement Testimony for the need for hands-on technical experience. 4

5. ABET, emphasizes : Life long learning. Ability to utilize modern engineering tools. 5

6. Measured indicators: Supplementary knowledge. Preparation for the first job. Technical writing. Administrative skills. Detailed drawing. Motivation for starting a private entrepreneurship. Computer skills. Familiarity with codes of Practice. Development of interpersonal skills Building analytical capacity. 6

7. Methodology of Study Questionnaire prepared distributed to a number of students Excluded Gaza Bar charts portray results 7

8. Figure 1. General Evaluation of Students in The Palestinian Figure 1. General Evaluation of Students in The Palestinian Universities For Internship Course Figure 1. General Evaluation of Students in The Palestinian Universities For Internship Course 8

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14. Figure 7. Percentage of Students Trained Outside Palestine in Comparison with Students Trained Inside Palestine 14

15. Figure 8. Percentage of Distribution of Training Period Among Different Fields 15

16. 16 Figure 9. Percentage of Distribution of Internship in Different Types of Business

17. Conclusion Transfer of knowledge does not end with advanced degrees. Academic Degrees need to be supplemented with hands-on technical experience. Opportunities are/should be made available. Proper management is desired. Student Training as a route for transfer of Knowledge. 17