Program Overview
Program Overview
The Peace Corps Prep certificate program is designed to foster intellectual curiosity while building the competitiveness of Peace Corps applicants. This program is a great way to explore and prepare for potential Peace Corps service or other work abroad that is focused on cultural exchange and cooperative transformational change.
Program Description
The Peace Corps Prep certificate program comprises six sectors: education, youth development, health, environment, community and economic development, and agriculture. These sectors are unified by the mandatory course OGL 358 Peace Corps Seminar. To enhance the three core competencies of sector-specific skills, intercultural competence, and leadership, students are encouraged to participate in service learning, internship opportunities, and study abroad experiences.
At a Glance
- College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley
Curriculum
The Peace Corps prep certificate requires a minimum of 21 credit hours as outlined. However, students are able to double count credits from their current major, minor, general studies requirements, or other certificates where applicable. Students are encouraged to take courses that develop breadth within their sector rather than limiting their selection to courses in one particular subject area.
Required Courses
- OGL 358 Peace Corps Seminar (GCSI) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
- Upper Division any 484 Internship course or IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning or OGL 484 Internship - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
- Global Communities, Societies, and Individuals (GCSI) courses - 6 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
- Program Sector Electives - 9 Credit Hours
Program Sector Electives
Students will select nine upper-division credit hours from one of the six program sectors:
- Agriculture Sector
- Community and Economic Development Sector
- Education Sector
- Environment Sector
- Health Sector
- Youth Development Sector
Enrollment Requirements
- GPA Requirement: 2.00
- Incompatible Majors: None
- Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Applicants should contact an advisor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts for more information. A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a non-degree-seeking graduate student.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Outline Peace Corps history, mission, and service.
- Demonstrate intercultural competence through experiential learning and reflection.
Career Opportunities
Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. Those who have complemented their major program of study with this specialization in Peace Corps prep may be more marketable to employers. Graduates with this undergraduate certificate often pursue employment in the foreign service, nongovernmental agencies, relief organizations, community-based organizations, and government positions. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.