Peace Corps Prep ,Certificate

Explore and prepare for potential Peace Corps service or other work abroad that is focused on cultural exchange and cooperative transformational change.

Description ▲

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, you 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 ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The Peace Corps prep certificate requires 21 credit hours as outlined. 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	C	3
Upper Division any 484 Internship course or OGL 484 Internship Students 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. 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	C	3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) courses
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	C	6
Program Sector Electives
AGB 302 International Management and Agribusiness (GCSI) AGB 425 Food Supply Networks AGB 452 Global Food and Agricultural Trade ASB 300 Food and Culture (SOBE) or ABS 364 Urban Forestry BIO 324 Environmental Ethics (SUST) BIO 434 People and Nature: Ecosystem Services ECN 360 Economic Development (GCSI) GCU 364 Energy in the Global Arena SOS 327 Sustainable Food and Farms or AFR 350 Inequality and Diversity in Education (SOBE) ECD 321 Foundations in Language, Literacy and Culture in Early Childhood (SOBE) ECS 315 Classroom Organization and Child Guidance HCR 402 Advocacy for Health and Health Education SOC 421 Education and Society (SOBE) SPF 301 Culture and Schooling or ASB 375 Humans and the Environment: What's the Connection? BIO 320 Fundamentals of Ecology BIO 322 Conservation of Biodiversity (SUST) GPH 314 Global Change SOS 326 Sustainable Ecosystems or ASB 301 Global History of Health (HUAD) ASB 305 Poverty and Global Health (CIVI) ASM 345 Disease and Human Evolution EXW 450 Social Drivers of Health (CIVI) HSC 310 Health Communication or ASB 346 Marriage and Family Diversity (SOBE) NLM 300 Fund Raising and Resource Development NLM 310 Strategic Volunteer Engagement (CIVI) PRM 315 Creating Community Through Park and Recreation Systems SWU 456 Immigrants and Refugees (CIVI) Students 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		9

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
Foreign language study to at least the 200-level is encouraged but not required. For Peace Corps placements in Spanish or French-speaking countries, foreign language proficiency at the 200-level is often required.

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 nondegree-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 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.

Professional licensure▲

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.

Contact information▲

School of Applied Professional Studies | EDB 308
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

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. 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.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

Peace Corps Prep ,Certificate