Peace Corps Prep Program is a partner program between the Peace Corps and Wilmington College. Students who are accepted and meet the criteria outlined through this program will receive a certificate from Peace Corps and priority consideration in their Peace Corps application, although acceptance to Peace Corps is not guaranteed. The purpose of this program is to prepare students who are interested in doing international service, like Peace Corps, and to recognize their achievements.
Students who wish to apply to participate are encouraged to apply early during their time at Wilmington College. Those who apply after the first semester of their junior year will be closely evaluated to ensure that they will have time to fully complete the program requirements prior to graduation.
Requirements
Minimum of 12 credits in Global Awareness Courses
Minimum of 12 credits (from any discipline) that develop expertise in one of the following Peace Corps Work Sectors:
- Education, Environment, Youth in Development, Health, Agriculture, or Community Economic Development
Minimum of 50 hours of service related to that same work sector, which may include participation in experiential learning:
- Education Practica/Student Teaching
- Study/Service Trip
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Domestic or International Internship
Optional for Latin America or West Africa Peace Corps Placement:
Minimum of 8 credits in Spanish
Additional Requirements
Participation in the Peace Corps’ Prep-related student club
For application, specific course information or other questions, students should meet with the Peace Corps Prep Coordinator or contact the Peace Resource Center.