Peace Corps Prep Program
The Shippensburg University Peace Corps Prep program is one of only five in Pennsylvania. It prepares you for international development careers and Peace Corps service. To accomplish this, you must build four core competencies through interrelated coursework, hands-on experience and professional development support. These four competencies are:
- Training and experience in a specific work sector
- Foreign language skills
- Intercultural competence
- Professional and leadership development
Participation in the Peace Corps Prep Program does not guarantee selection into the Peace Corps, but applicants with Prep certification are twice as likely to be hired.

Emmanuel Ekekwe ‘06 (Mali and Cameroon)
"Patience. Respect. Humility. These are the words that first jump to mind when reflecting on my experience. As a permanent guest, I was constantly impressed at how the people of both Mali and Cameroon would take time and help me in my state of ignorance. Many volunteers were not proficient in language starting out or had no idea about social norms, yet there were very seldom adverse reactions (from our hosts)."Contact the Ms. Victoria Kerr, Director of Career Development/Co-Director of Peace Corps Prep/Program Coordinator
CUB 108 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1484 VMBuchbauer@ship.eduShippensburg
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