National and International Scholarship Office John Martinson Honors College

Certificate Requirements

Choose from one of six work sectors:

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

See Purdue Peace Corps Prep Student Guide for approved majors, courses, and field experiences that apply to each sector.

Complete requirements across four competencies:

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Professional and leadership development:
    • Develop leadership skills through at least one significant leadership experience.
    • Create a professional resume and practice a mock interview.