National and International Scholarships Office John Martinson Honors College

Certificate Requirements

Complete requirements across four competencies:

Work Sector Training and Hands-on Experience:

Three 3-credit courses related to the student’s preferred work sector.
50 hours of related field experience, including internships and volunteer activities.

Choose from one of the following six work sectors:

Agriculture
Community Economic Development
Education
Environment
Health
Youth in Development

World Language Skills

Choose one:

Latin America - Two 200-level Spanish courses
Francophone World - Two 200-level courses in any Romance language.
Elsewhere - Two 200-level courses in linguistics or any language, including American Sign Language (ASL).

Intercultural Competence

One approved core course in diversity and inclusion.
Two approved elective courses relating to the intercultural competence required to shift one’s perspective and behavior around relevant cultural differences.
One approved immersion experience from short term non-credit to semester abroad options.

For details on specific coursework and immersion options available see sections A & B on pages 13 &14 in the Purdue Peace Corps Prep Student Guide.

Professional and Leadership Development

Develop leadership skills through at least one significant leadership experience.
Create a professional resume and practice a mock interview.