Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students become more competitive candidates for international development fieldwork in the Peace Corps and other international organizations.
The program creates a framework integrating coursework with hands-on experience and professional development to help students build three core competencies:
- Training and experience in one of six work sectors: education, health, environment, agriculture, youth in development, community economic development.
- Intercultural competence: This may achieved through a mix of coursework, intercultural experiences and world language proficiency.
- Professional and leadership development: Students will seek guidance and mentorship that will prepare them to submit high quality applications to the Peace Corps.
Want to learn more? Interested in participating in PC Prep?
Here are the steps to take:
- Read the Puget Sound PC Prep student guide. It provides a more in-depth description of the program.
- Submit the PC Prep online interest form.
- Meet with the PC Prep Coordinator: Program Manager for Community-Based Learning, Tiffany Williams (twilliams@pugetsound.edu), to discuss your interest and begin creating your PC Prep plan of study and experience.
