Certificate Requirements

Choose from one of the following six work sectors:

  • Agriculture
  • Community Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Youth in Development

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
Intercultural Competence
  • Complete three self-reflective, 3-credit courses focused on global perspectives
  • Deepen your cultural agility by taking three intercultural courses that provide opportunities to learn
    about others while reflecting upon yourself in relation to others. Substitute a maximum of two
    courses with an Intercultural Experience or Foreign Language Course/Proficiency
Professional and Leadership Development
  • Develop leadership skills through at least one significant leadership experience
  • Create a professional resume, practice a mock interview, and connect with a Peace Corps Recruiter

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