Our education program is designed to give
participants a comprehensive, experiential-learning opportunity which will
provide them an unparalleled enhancement to their academic and professional
careers. Participants in the Disney College Program will be able to design a
learning experience which will shape their program experience into an
opportunity that specifically suits their needs and interests.
Participants' ability to guide their learning is
what makes the Disney College Program more than just a work opportunity. While
on the Disney College Program, participants choose from multiple educational
opportunities to incorporate into their program to enhance their
experience.
As part of their Iearning experience participants
will take Disney Education Courses, some of
which are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). We
currently offer two courses recommended for credit by ACE.
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 you take at your own
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.
Each course offers participants the possibility to
earn college credit during their program. The decision to award credit is made
by the participant's college or university.
You will want to read through the
course descriptions and syllabi. Share this
information with your faculty or Career Services advisor as soon as possible
and discuss the possibility of receiving credit through your college or
university.
Participants may also choose to enroll in our
Leadership Speaker's Series. This
unique offering allows participants to hear Executives (VPs/Senior Directors)
share their stories of challenges and triumphs as a leader. Participants will
learn what each speaker believes makes a good leader, how experiences are
translated into leadership skills and teachable moments from the speaker's
experiences.
Our Professional Development Study is
another educational opportunity that participants may incorporate into their
learning experience. In this course, participants will have the opportunity to
explore how specific organizational units are managed and how "world-class"
Guest Service provides magical memories.
Our Blended Learning
Series is a new, alternative educational option for students. This class is
designed to 'blend' in-class learnings with out-of-class activities, creating a
more hybrid learning experience.
Participants may also utilize resources in one of
our Disney Learning Centers including
using books, videos and computer-led learning activities to enhance their
learning experience.
