Overview
In 2007, Peace Corps established the Peace Corps Prep Program with the twin goals of fostering stronger partnerships between undergraduate institutions and developing a pipeline of highly qualified Peace Corps applicants. BYU is an established partner in this program and is excited to offer students this excellent opportunity.
The program consists of select courses and a community service component to help prepare students for international development work and potential Peace Corps service. Peace Corps Prep does not guarantee undergraduate participants the opportunity to serve in the Peace Corps; however, students participating in the program will gain skills that will make them competitive Peace Corps applicants. Students who successfully complete the program will also receive official recognition by the Peace Corps.
Benefits
This program is designed to fulfill these Peace Corps goals:
- To help the people of interested countries meet their need for trained men and women;
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people served; and
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Students who participate in Peace Corps Prep will benefit from an increased understanding of global issues, cross-cultural experiences, foreign language proficiency, and useful skills, which add value in our competitive global society.
Requirements
Please see application at the link above. Please contact Prof. Darren Hawkins at Darren_hawkins@byu.edu to schedule approval once your application is complete.
Contact
Darren Hawkins, Professor of Political Science
210 HRCB
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-5526
Darren_hawkins@byu.edu