HOSP 286 Walt Disney World College Internship
The Walt Disney World College Internship is a unique educational, learning, work, and interpersonal relationship experience especially designed to increase practical knowledge. Students may receive credit after they have interviewed, been chosen for the Disney College Program, and successfully completed one semester, depending on their major. The semester includes working and course work at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HOSP 286Walt Disney World College Internship
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Credit Hours Narrative
1-9
III. Catalog Course Description
The Walt Disney World College Internship is a unique educational, learning, work, and interpersonal relationship experience especially designed to increase practical knowledge. Students may receive credit after they have interviewed, been chosen for the Disney College Program, and successfully completed one semester, depending on their major. The semester includes working and course work at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and discuss the Disney Brand "Customer Service."
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Discuss and demonstrate professional communication skills (written, orally and physically)
- Describe and demonstrate professional skills needed in the work place.
- Describe training formats and procedures.
- Discuss conflict resolution activities.
- Identify marketing objectives.
- Identify and discuss goal setting objectives.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Leadership in hospitality
B. Workforce development
C. Professionalism in the workforce
D. Student planning his/her progression
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Student will complete weekly communication with CSI Program Coordinator
Intern will be punctual and professional at all times
Review goals and receive feedback from supervisor and college program manager
Complete a reflective journal discussing what intern has learned and accomplished during the internship
Complete internship
Required Exams
Monthly reviews
Monthly reflective writing pieces
Final interview with supervisor
Final interview with college program manager
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Student will complete weekly communication with CSI Program Coordinator
Intern will be punctual and professional at all times
Review goals and receive feedback from supervisor and college program manager
Complete a reflective journal discussing what intern has learned and accomplished during the internship
Complete internship
Monthly reviews
Monthly reflective writing pieces
Final interview with supervisor
Final interview with college program manager