Peace Corps Prep Program

Program Requirements

In order to complete the program, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Training and experience in a specific work sector

• Minimum of 12 credits (from any discipline) that develop expertise in one of the following Peace Corps Work Sectors:
  • Education, Environment, Youth in Development, Health, Agriculture, or Community Economic Development

• Minimum of 50 hours of service related to that same work sector, which may include participation in experiential learning:
  • Education Practica/Student Teaching; Study/Service Trip; Domestic or International Internship

2. Foreign language skills

• Optional for Latin America or West Africa Peace Corps Placement: Minimum of 8 credits in Spanish at the 200-level or higher

3. Intercultural competence

• Minimum of 12 credits in Global Awareness Courses

4. Professional and leadership development

• Participation and leadership development in the Peace Corps Prep-related student club
• Have resume critiqued by Career Services
• Complete interview skills workshop with Career Services