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UNT's Peace Corps Prep Certificate is an 18-hour certificate that includes:

1. Training and Experience in a specific Peace Corps work sector;

2. Intercultural Competence; and

3. Professional Leadership and Development.

Eligibility:
UNT undergraduate students from any major are eligible to pursue UNT's Peace Corps Prep Certificate. It is highly encouraged that students start early in their academic careers, but we can evaluate any undergraduate student's eligibility to complete the certificate. To add the UNT Peace Corps Prep Certificate, please schedule an appointment with the Peace Corps Prep Coordinator by e-mailing pcprep@unt.edu or by calling (940) 565-2051.

General Requirements:

1.Training and Experience:

        • Students must concentrate their training and experience in one of the following Peace Corps Work Sectors:
            1. Agriculture
            2. Youth in Development
            3. Community Economic Development
            4. Education
            5. Health
            6. Environment
        • Students must complete 9 advanced hours in a specific Peace Corps work sector related to the student's major. The course requirements may also be completed through study abroad.
          • Interested in learning more about which departments have work sector courses? Check out our Course Requirements.
        • Students must complete at least 50 hours over a minimum of 3 months of volunteer, service learning, and/or internship experience in the same work sector.

2.Intercultural Competence:

        • Students must complete 9 hours of intercultural competence coursework selected from a list of pre-approved courses--many of which are related to the student's major. The course requirements may also be completed through study abroad.
        • Up to 6 hours of Intercultural Competence courses can be substituted with:
          • Two pre-approved intercultural experiences;
          • 6 hours of foreign language;
          • Or one pre-approved intercultural experience and 3 hours of foreign language.
        • Interested in learning more about which intercultural competence courses are pre-approved? Check out our Course Requirements.

3.Professional Leadership and Development:

        • Students must have their resume reviewed by someone in the UNT Career Center.
        • Students must attend a workshop or class on interview skills offered through the UNT Career Center.
        • Students must connect with a Peace Corps Recruiter or a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
        • Students must demonstrate at least one significant leadership experience and be well-prepared to discuss it thoughtfully.
STUDENT RESOURCES FOR CURRENT UNT PEACE CORPS PREP STUDENTS