As a College Program participant, interns select from one of three learning plans-the esteemed Ducktorate Degree, the honorable Mousters Degree, or the Certificate of Recognition. To obtain the coveted Ducktorate Degree, interns must complete thirty-eight hours of education credits as well as develop and present a portfolio of their experience. The Mousters Degree is presented to students who complete thirty educational hours. The Certificate of Recognition is awarded to those students who attend six out of seven Core Business Seminars and twenty-eight education credit hours. This option is recommended for students who are there for the experience only and are not receiving college credits.
Overtime is also available.
In addition to the hourly pay, interns also receive some great benefits including entrance into the four theme parks. Rathbun points out that, while the internship may not offer students the chance to get rich quick, it is an experience that will benefit them a lifetime and will open doors for them in the future. To be considered for a Disney internship, students must have completed at least one semester and be in good standing at a college or university, attend a Walt Disney World College Program presentation, and interview with a Walt Disney World College Program recruiter. The Disney College Program was initiated at WVSC last November and is one of only 188 colleges from which Disney recruits interns. There are currently eleven WVSC students at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.