Requirements for completion of the Peace Corps Prep Certificate
Students must complete all requirements by the end of the term in which the degree is to be awarded.
Work Sectors
12 semester hours in one of the following six work sectors
A. Education
12 semester hours from one of the following areas
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Education
English
Geosciences
Math
Physics
B. Health
12 semester hours from any of the following
- Biology
- BIOL 111: Biology and the Modern World
- BIOL 201: Introductory Microbiology
- BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 225: Molecules, Cells, and Organisms
- BIOL 341: Developmental Biology
- BIOL 342: Microbiology
- BIOL 352: Comparative Anatomy
- BIOL 444: Neurobiology
- BIOL 448: Immunology
- BIOL 449: Virology
- BIOL 453: Mammalian Physiology
- Chemistry
- CHEM 105: Chemistry of Life
- CHEM 403: Biochemistry I
- CHEM 405: Biochemistry II
- Kinesiology
- KINS 277: Foundations of Kinesiology
- KINS 279: Teaching Physical Activity
- KINS 280: Fitness and Recreation Programming and Delivery
- KINS 315: Body Image
- KINS 320: Nutrition, Health, and Performance
- KINS 324: Physical Activity and Lifespan
- KINS 366: Health Psychology
- KINS 384: Foundations of Health and Fitness Promotion
- KINS 395: Comprehensive School Health
- Nursing (any NURS courses)
- Additional Courses
- PSYC 337: Culture and Health
- SOCW 325: Social Educational and Health Services in Tobago
C. Environment
12 semester hours from any of the following
- Biology
- BIOL 116: Introductory Ecology
- BIOL 226: Genes, Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology
- Any course in the Ecology and Evolution track of the major
- Environmental Studies
- Any ENVT course
- ANTH 368: Edible Landscapes, The Foraging Spectrum
- BIOL 116: Introductory Ecology
- BIOL 367: Conservation Biology and Management
- BIOL 368: Ecology
- BIOL 369: Marine Biology
- CHEM 104: Environmental Chemistry
- ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 313: Environmental Economics
- ENGL 234: Environmental Literature
- GEOS 104: Conservation of Natural Resources
- GEOS 332: Geomorphology
- HIST 370: Environmental History of the U.S.
- PHIL 226: Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 327: Environmental Philosophy
- POLS 346: Environmental Politics and Policy
- RELI 239: Environment and Culture
- RELI 365: Climate Justice
- RELI 393: Topics in Comparative Religions (when topic is “Native Traditions in PNW” only)
- Geosciences
- GEOS 103: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Geologic Hazards
- GEOS 201: Geologic Principles
- Native American and Indigenous Studies
- NAIS 244: Environmental Justice and Indigenous People
D. Agriculture
12 semester hours from any of the following
- ANTH 368: Edible Landscapes, The Foraging Spectrum
- BIOL 116: Introductory Ecology
- BIOL 356: Economic and Cultural Botany
- BIOL 358: Plant Physiology
- BIOL 367: Conservation Biology and Management
- BIOL 368: Ecology
- BIOL 443: Plant Development and Genetic Engineering
- BIOL 462: Plant Diversity and Distribution
- ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics
- ENVT/GEOS 104: Conservation of Natural Resources
E. Youth in Development
12 semester hours from any of the following
- Education
- Any course in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
- Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies
- Any course that counts for the major
- Global Studies
- Any course in the Development and Social Justice Concentration
- Kinesiology
- Any course in Health and Fitness Education Concentration
- Additional Courses
- ENGL 235: Children’s Literature
- ENGL 334: Studies in Literature for Young Readers
- PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
- SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 226: Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
- SOCI 240: Social Problems
- SOCI 330: The Family
- SOCW 320: Child Welfare, A Global Perspective
- SOCW 375: Social Services in the Community
- SOCW 460: Social Work Practice II: Families and Groups
F. Community Economic Development
12 semester hours from any of the following areas
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Global Studies: Any course in the Development and Social Justice Concentration
Studio Arts: Any course in Graphic Design
Additional Requirements
Hands-on Experience
Completion of 50 semester hours of approved hands-on experience (internship, work experience, and/or volunteer project) in the same work sector as used to satisfy the Work Sector requirements, as certified by the program coordinator.
Foreign Language
Four semester hours in a foreign language or equivalent demonstrated proficiency. Note: Students wanting to serve in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America must apply to the Peace Corps with strong intermediate proficiency (at least HISP 202 or equivalent). Students wanting to serve in French-speaking African countries should be proficient in French (FREN 201 or equivalent) or in some cases in another Romance language.
Intercultural Competence
Twelve semester hours in intercultural Competence, as follows:
- 4 semester hours from:
- ANTH 102: Human Cultural Diversity
- COMA 304: Intercultural Communication
- ECON 333: Economic Development
- GLST 210: Contemporary Global Issues: Migration, Poverty, and Conflict
- HIST 103: Conflicts and Convergences in the Modern World
- RELI 230: Religion and Culture
- 8 additional semester hours from any of the following list of courses (Approved, semester-long study away programs may be substituted for some or all of these hours):
- ANTH 102: Introduction to Human Cultural Diversity
- ANTH 203: Great Discoveries in Archaeology
- ANTH 335: The Aztecs, Mayans, and their Predecessors
- ANTH 343: East Asian Cultures
- ANTH 368: Edible Landscapes: The Foraging Spectrum
- ANTH 370: The Archaeology of Ancient Empires
- CHIN 371: Chinse Literature in Translation
- COMA 304: Intercultural Communication
- DANC 301: Dance and Culture
- ECON 333: Economic Development
- EDUC 385: Comparative Education
- ENGL 216: Topics in Literature
- FREN 204: Postcolonial Francophone Fictions and Criticism
- FREN 211: Francophone Africa in Global Context
- FREN 305: French/Francophone Film (when topic is “Francophone African Cinema”)
- FREN 311: Francophone Africa in Global Context
- FREN 404: Postcolonial Francophone Fictions and Criticism
- FREN 405: French/Francophone Film (when topic is “Francophone African Cinema”)
- GLST 210: Contemporary Global Issues: Migration, Poverty, and Conflict
- GLST 357: Global Development
- HISP 231: Intensive Spanish in Latin America
- HISP 301: Hispanic Voices for Social Change
- HISP 322: Latin American Cultural Studies
- HISP 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies
- HISP 331: Intensive Spanish in Latin America
- HISP 401: Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
- HIST 102: The Pre-Modern World: Explorations & Encounters
- HIST 103: Conflicts and Convergences in the Modern World
- HIST 109: East Asian Societies
- HIST 210: Contemporary Global Issues: Migration, Poverty, and Conflict
- HIST 218: Women and Gender in World History
- HIST 220: Modern Latin American History
- HIST 335: Slavery, Pirates, and Dictatorships: The History of the Caribbean
- HIST 337: The History of Mexico
- MUSI 105: The Arts of China
- NAIS 230: Indigenous Creation Narratives of the Americas and their Resonance
- NAIS 361: Storied Survivance: Seminar on Indigenous Literatures
- PHIL 229: Human Rights
- PSYC 335: Cultural Psychology
- PSYC 337: Culture and Health
- RELI 131: The Religions of South Asia
- RELI 232: The Buddhist Tradition
- RELI 233: The Religions of China
- RELI 235: Islamic Traditions
- RELI 238: The Religions of Korea and Japan
- RELI 245: Global Christian Theologies
Professional Resume
Completion of a professional resume review with the Alumni & Student Connections office, as certified by the program coordinator.
Interview Skills
Completion of a class or workshop on interview skills with the Alumni & Student Connections office, as certified by the program coordinator.
Leadership Experience
Creation and completion of an approved, significant leadership experience, as certified by the program coordinator.