As part of the Disney College Program, participants
will take Disney Education Courses, some of
which are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education. Each of
the Disney College Program courses is focused around an area of
Disneyland® Resort expertise and contains levels of academic rigor
not uncommon to the classes taught at a college or university. Participants
will have required textbooks to read, papers to write and special projects to
complete. The difference is that participants will be able to apply this
knowledge immediately at their work location.
Available to you on this Web site are the
course descriptions and syllabi; so you may
discuss the possibility of awarding credit for their participation in the
Disney College Program with your students.
There are many other ways to learn at the
Disneyland Resort. One of these opportunities is the
Leadership Speaker's Series. This
series is a student's inside track to learn from Disney Executives from various
areas of the Disneyland Resort and gain valuable insight and advice about
career management, Disney Heritage and Traditions and setting professional
goals.
Our Professional Development Study: The
Business of Show Business, is another educational opportunity that
participants may incorporate into their program. In this course, participants
will have the opportunity to explore how specific units are managed and
"world-class" Guest Service provides magical memories.
Participants may also utilize resources in one of
our Disney Learning Centers including
books, videos and computer-based learning activities to enhance their learning
experience.
Service and community are cornerstones of the Disney
philosophy. As part of the Disney College Program internship, participants will
have the opportunity to work with the Disney VoluntEARs team to get involved in
activities that allow them to give back to the local community.
Who Teaches the Disney College Program Education
Curriculum?
Disney College Program Education Instructors are
Cast Members who are industry and content-area experts with years of practical
experience in their field. All of our instructors hold one or more advanced
degrees. Feedback from the participants about our instructors is extremely
positive, with survey data indicating that subject-matter knowledge among the
faculty is outstanding. Similar to faculty on a college campus, our instructors
are expected to stay current in their field, engage in continuing education and
be involved in Cast Member activities.
