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Peace Corps Program Curriculum

Coursework:
  • Foreign language study: 2 years
  • Area studies/international studies: 4 courses chosen from the course list
  • 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.

Enhancements -- Minimum of 1 of the following:

  • Off campus study with an international program
  • Business/management/account internship
  • Experience in agriculture and/or construction/skilled trade
  • Tutoring/teaching experience
  • Health care/outreach experience

Volunteer service/internship in a community service development project -- Minimum of fifty hours by the end of the junior year, with at least 100 hours by graduation.

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