PC Prep is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences under the Department of World Languages and Cultures; however, the program spans all colleges and departments across the University.
Join PC Prep
PC Prep program participants will be required to:
- Take a total of three courses in one of six specific work sectors (Courses can be part of a student's major or minor, but do not need to be.)
- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Youth Development
- Community Economic Development
- Complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer or work experience in their same sector, preferably in a teaching or outreach capacity
- Complete a foreign language requirement (Minimum course requirements vary by desired placement region.)
- Develop intercultural competence through coursework (three approved courses) or through a combination of coursework and substantive intercultural experience
- Complete professional and leadership development
- Create a resume and have it critiqued by Career Development
- Attend a Career Development workshop or class on interview skills
- Develop at least one significant leadership experience and be able to discuss the event thoughtfully (Examples: Organize a campus event, lead a work or volunteer project, serve on the executive board of a student organization)
Peace Corps Prep Student Guide
Use the downloadable guide below to map out your Peace Corps Prep course of study at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. The guide highlights relevant NEIU courses used in the program, including more information on the four competencies listed below and each of these requirements in detail:
- Training and experience in a work sector
- Foreign language skills
- Intercultural competence
- Professional and leadership development
