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Requirements for the Program

Peace Corps Curriculum

  1. Coursework
    1. Foreign language study - 2 years.
    2. Area studies/international studies - 4 courses chosen from the course list.
    3. Students interested in teaching will take a minimum of 3 courses from the Educational Studies Department. Course work in ESL is also recommended for these students.
  1. Enhancements (a minimum of 1 of the following)
    1. Off campus study with an international program.
    2. Business/management/account internship.
    3. Experience in agriculture and/or construction/skilled trade.
    4. Tutoring/teaching experience.
    5. Health care/outreach experience.
  • Volunteer service/internship in a community service development project (a minimum of fifty hours by the end of the junior year, with at least 100 hours by graduation).

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