Peace Corps Prep, Certificate
Prepare for potential Peace Corps service or other work focused on cultural exchange and cooperative, transformational change. Ready yourself for a path built around cross-cultural cooperation and lasting impact.
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Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Peace Corps Prep undergraduate certificate 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.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 21 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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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. |
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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 or OGL 484 InternshipStudents 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
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C | 3 |
| Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) courses | ||
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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 |
| Program Sector Electives | ||
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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
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9 | |
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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 or French-speaking countries, foreign language proficiency at the 200-level is often required. |
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Outline Peace Corps history, mission, and service.
- Demonstrate intercultural competence through experiential learning and reflection.
Outline Peace Corps history, mission, and service.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.
Here are the admission and application details
Paying for college
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Careers this Peace Corps prep undergraduate certificate prepares you for
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.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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EDB 308
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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.
