Peace Corps Prep ,Certificate
Abroad, Global, Sustainability, Volunteer, foreign language
This certificate program is a great way to explore and prepare for potential Peace Corps service (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG0vkUPTmrU) or other work abroad that is focused on cultural exchange and cooperative transformational change.
The Peace Corps prep certificate program fosters intellectual curiosity while building the competitiveness of Peace Corps applicants.
Six sectors --- education, youth development, health, environment, community and economic development, and agriculture --- comprise the program, 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.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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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.
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OGL 358: Peace Corps Seminar
(GCSI)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
any 484 Internship course
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IDS 401: Integration: Experiential Learning
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OGL 484: Internship
Students will complete a three credit hour internship and can do so by taking any internship course so long as their internship relates to their chosen sector. Internship hours may be completed locally, out of state or through an international study abroad program. The internship must be completed in the same program sector as the affiliated program sector electives completed for a minimum of three credit hours. Students from any major have permission to register for OGL 484 in order to complete an internship related to their sector. Students may also meet the internship requirement by completing an internship experience through a study abroad program.
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Global Communities, Societies, and Individuals (GCSI)
Students complete two additional "GCSI" (Global Communities, Society and Individuals) courses, excluding OGL 358 and the nine credit hours of sector-related electives. Sector-related electives in excess of nine credit hours may count toward this GCSI requirement. Courses can be either lower or upper division.
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Students will select nine upper-division credit hours from one of the six program sectors of agriculture, community and economic development, education, environment, health, or youth development. Students should see their academic advisor for a complete list of sector-specific courses
9 Credit
Hours
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Foreign language study to at least the 200-level is encouraged but not required. For Peace Corps placements in Spanish of French-speaking countries, foreign language proficiency at the 200-level is often required.
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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 nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
