So, apparently, course registration opens tonight! I've had an idea of the classes I'd like to take for a while now, so I think I'll stick with those. (Although I did just read through all the course descriptions and syllabi again, just in case!) :)
If you are on either the Fall or Spring programs, you are allowed to take two classes during your time with Disney. If you're on an Advantage program, you're allowed to take a total of four, but may only take two at a time. The classes are free, however some do have a small fee ($10-30) for course materials that you must pay for at the time of registration.
There are two main types of courses offered: Collegiate Courses and the Disney Exploration Series.
The collegiate courses are accredited and many schools accept these for college credit. They are set up like normal classes and include homework, tests, quizzes, and projects. These are likely the classes that will have a materials fee attached to them, so be ready with a credit card when you go to register. The Disney Exploration Series classes are not accredited and they do not have any homework or grading systems in place. To me, that makes them "just for fun" classes!
Since I will be graduating in December, I won't need any classes for credit. Therefore, I plan on taking two classes from the Disney Exploration Series: "Exploring Disney Heritage" and "Exploring Guest Service". Here are their descriptions from the DCP website (which I've provided a link to, above):
Exploring Disney Heritage
Take a journey back in time discovering the roots of Disney. Learn about Walt's vision through exploring historical milestones.
Exploring Guest Service
Discover why Hospitality is the hallmark of the Walt Disney World® Resort. Throughout our theme parks and resorts, we strive to satisfy and delight our Guests in the world's most hospitable vacation destination.
The "Exploring Disney Heritage" class seems to be the most popular class on the program, so I'm crossing my fingers that waiting around for the registration time tonight will get me into the class! I'm hoping to take "Exploring Guest Service" because I think it will really help me when applying for a Park Operations or Guest Services Professional Internship in February - plus it fits in with my Hospitality major!
The DCP website states that registration for Spring 2014 classes will open at 12:00 am on Monday, November 11. There was no time zone specified, so I'm assuming it means Eastern. That means I'm waiting around for 11:00 pm Central time on Sunday, November 10, which is in one and a half hours! Eep! I always gets excited when registering for any type of class. I love learning!
I'll be sure to make a post about my experience while registering for classes afterwards.
Wish me luck!
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