What is the Peace Corp Prep Program?
[youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkHaEFyeaZA&t=” width=”500″ height=”360″ responsive=”yes” controls=”yes” autohide=”alt” showinfo=”no” autoplay=”no” loop=”no” rel=”yes” fs=”yes” modestbranding=”no” theme=”dark” https=”yes” playsinline=”yes”] Peace Corps Prep is a certificate program for undergraduates helps prepare students to become an effective volunteer for the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps has identified four core competencies that are critical to the intercultural fieldwork Peace Corps Volunteers do:- Sector-specific skills (learn more about SAU course requirements for each sector)
- Foreign language proficiency
- Intercultural competence
- Professional savvy and leadership
Peace Corps Prep programs create frameworks for you to build these four competencies, integrating coursework with hands-on experience and professional development. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate from the Peace Corps—and a competitive edge when applying for Peace Corps service.
Peace Corps Advisory Board Members
- Dr. Robin Sronce
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Interim Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Carey Baker
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Associate Vice President of Student Services and Dean of Students
- Dr. Helmut Langerbein
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- Kandice Herron
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- Cledis Stuart
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- Dr. Donna Allen
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- Dr. Jennifer Rowsam
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Dean, Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts / Associate Professor of Psychology
- Dr. Kim Bloss
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Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Performance
- Dr. Pierre Boumtje
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- Shelly Whaley
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Associate Dean/Executive Director of Communications and Marketing