The College of Wooster partners with the Peace Corps to offer its students the Peace Corps Prep program. Students who complete the requirements will earn a certificate from the Peace Corps and increase their likelihood of acceptance as a Peace Corps Volunteer if they choose to apply.
The basic requirements of this program are:
- Intermediate level of a language besides English
- Build intercultural understanding through:
- 3 courses OR
- 1 course + a study abroad experience (ideally in a developing country)
- Prepare for work in one of six sectors – education, health, environment, youth in development, agriculture, or community economic development
- 3 courses AND
- 50 hours of volunteer service in that area
- Leadership development through one significant leadership experience in any area
- Career development
- Create a professional resume and review with a career advisor
- Participate in a practice interview, ideally with a Peace Corps Prep recruiter
Important note: The Global Impacts Pathway is closely aligned with the Peace Corps Prep program. If you plan to complete the Peace Corps Prep program, consider also pursuing your Global Impacts Pathway Certificate. The only additional requirement for the Pathway Certificate is to walk through the program via the four PATH courses (zero-credit “courses” without class times). The PATH courses simply guide you through deliberate reflection around each aspect of the program. See details on the drop-down on this site titled PATH Courses: Reflections, EL, & Career Planning.
