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Peace Corps Prep Program
Peace Corps Prep Program
Peace Corps Prep Program
The Arizona State University Peace Corps Prep program (P.C. Prep) will help you acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to serve in the U.S. Peace Corps. Additionally, it will increase your competitiveness in the job market by expanding your global awareness and by providing experiences that will give added value to most careers even if you do not choose service in the Peace Corps. Through participation in the P.C. Prep program you will become part of a community of like-minded students interested in international service and the betterment of all peoples. You will also earn a Peace Corps Prep certificate from the United States Peace Corps.
The P.C. Prep program is open to students of any major, and you must be in good standing at ASU prior to applying. Although completion of the program does not guarantee acceptance as a Peace Corps volunteer, the specialized curriculum and experience through P.C. Prep will greatly increase your chances. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to participate in the ASU P.C. Prep program; however, you must have U.S. citizenship to serve in the Peace Corps.
ASU offers two options for students including a for credit option recognized by both ASU and Peace Corps, as well as, a non-credit option that is recognized by Peace Corps. Review the table below to determine which option best fits your needs.
For Credit ASU & Peace Corps Certificate
Peace Corps Prep Program Requirements
Non-credit Peace Corps Certificate
- Recognized by both Peace Corps and ASU
- Will show up on DARS and My ASU
- Sector courses and C or G units will be allowed to overlap with your major/minor requirements
- Must complete USL 402 or 410 (3 units) which includes 100 community service hours or another sector related approved ASU internship course
- 21 total units
- IDS 355: Peace Corps Seminar (3 units)
- 9 units sector related courses
- 6 units of C or G credits
- 100 hours of sector related community service or internship
- Paperwork items as you complete different requirements of the program
- Only recognized by Peace Corps
- Will not show up on DARS and My ASU
- Can share academic credits with your major
- Option to complete 100 community service hours independently or by taking an ASU internship course
- 18 total units
Get Started
- Fill out the interest form
- The Peace Corps Prep Coordinator will reach out to you to set up a meeting to review your options and the steps to get started
- Meet with the Peace Corps Campus Recruiter to decide Peace Corps sector focus:
- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Youth in Development
- Community Economic Development
- Meet with Peace Corps Prep Coordinator to discuss credit and noncredit options, next steps, make a plan and find resources by making an appointment via Handshake.
- Begin completing your plan and saty connected with the coordinator and Peace Corps at ASU.
- Upon completion of requirements, receive your prep certificate from Peace Corps
If you have questions, send an email to P.C. Prep Coordinator