PC Prep is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences under the Department of World Languages and Cultures; however, the program spans all colleges and departments across the University.
Join PC Prep
PC Prep program participants will be required to:
- Take a total of three courses in one of six specific work sectors (Courses can be part of a student's major or minor, but do not need to be.)
- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Youth Development
- Community Economic Development
- Complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer or work experience in their same sector, preferably in a teaching or outreach capacity
- Complete a foreign language requirement (Minimum course requirements vary by desired placement region.)
- Develop intercultural competence through coursework (three approved courses) or through a combination of coursework and substantive intercultural experience
- Complete professional and leadership development
- Create a resume and have it critiqued by Career Development
- Attend a Career Development workshop or class on interview skills
- Develop at least one significant leadership experience and be able to discuss the event thoughtfully (Examples: Organize a campus event, lead a work or volunteer project, serve on the executive board of a student organization)
Peace Corps Prep Student Guide
Use the downloadable guide below to map out your Peace Corps Prep course of study at Northeastern. The guide highlights relevant NEIU courses used in the program, including more information on the four competencies listed below and each of these requirements in detail:
- Training and experience in a work sector
- Foreign language skills
- Intercultural competence
- Professional and leadership development
