Peace Corps Prep Certificate

Units Required for Certificate: 19-33

Program Description

The Peace Corps Prep Certificate program is a collaboration between Sacramento State and the Peace Corps; it provides curricular and co-curricular preparation for students who are interested in international development work and potential Peace Corps service.

Admission Requirements

Application forms are available from the program website or by emailing the Program Advisor.

Program Requirements

Work Sector Training (9 Units)
In consultation with Program Advisor, choose one of the Peace Corps work sectors and complete 9 units of coursework9
Agricultural Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Accounting Fundamentals
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting I
Cost Accounting
Advanced Management Accounting
Government and Nonprofit Accounting
International Accounting
Ecological and Evolutionary Approaches to Anthropology
Origins of Agriculture
Anthropology of Food
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
Cells, Molecules and Genes
Introduction to the Science of Biology
Our Living World: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Basic Biological Concepts
Laboratory Investigations in Biology
Plants and Civilization
Plant Taxonomy
Natural Resource Conservation
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
General Entomology
General Ecology
Ecological and Environmental Issues Seminar
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Cost Benefit Analysis
Economics and Environmental Degradation
Resource Economics
Quantitative Economic Analysis
Economic Research Methods
Development Economics
Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction to Environmental Sociology
Environmental Politics and Policy
Environmental Studies Seminar
Business Finance
Financial Management
Physical Geography: The Distribution of Natural Phenomena
Cultural Geography
Laboratory in Physical Geography
Elements Of Meteorology
Climate
Biogeography
Global Climate Change
Landforms
Earth Transformed
Geography Of East Asia
Geography Of Africa
California
Geography of Economic Activity
Urban and Regional Planning
California's Water Resources
Geography Field Experience A
Geography Field Experience B
Geography Field Experience C
Field Geography: Suburban-Rural
Field Geography: Physical
The Management of Contemporary Organizations
Management Skills Seminar
Strategic Human Resources Management
Food, Farming, and the Sacred
International Business
Introduction To Business
Business Communications
Business, Ethics and Society
Public Relations and Ethics in Business
Salesmanship
Principles of Quality Management
Topics in Epistemology
International Organization
International Politics and International Development
Topics in Human Security
Environmental Politics and Policy
Ecology Of Resource Areas
Environmental Sociology
Animals in Society
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Business Honors Program
Business Communication
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
Business Data Analysis
Business Finance
Fundamentals in Marketing
Operations Management
Business Intelligence
Value Chain and Supply Chain Management
Enterprise Resource Planning and Infrastructure
Strategy and Leadership
Practicum in Business
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Honors Environmental Science
Cultural Geography - Honors
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Biology Majors
General Microbiology
The Diversity of Microorganisms
Advanced Molecular Biology
General Genetics
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Business Majors
Venture Growth Strategies
Strategic Management
Fundamentals of Business Strategy
Principles Of Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Research and Information
Buyer Behavior
Sales Management
Marketing Management
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Advanced Operations Planning and Control
Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis
Multinational Marketing
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Civil Engineering Majors
Engineering Geology
Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Engineering Majors
Open Channel Hydraulics
Sustainable Design and Construction
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Field Methods in Environmental Science
Sustainability Science & Policy
Urban Agriculture and Aquaponics
Agroecology
Restoration Ecology
Wetlands Ecology
Ethnoecology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
California Wine and Agri-Tourism
Community Economic Development Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Accounting Fundamentals
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting III
Advanced Accounting
Cost Accounting
Advanced Management Accounting
Government and Nonprofit Accounting
International Accounting
Accounting Information Systems Development
Enterprise and E-Commerce Accounting Models
Cultural Resource Management in Theory and Practice
Political Anthropology
African Cultures and Societies
Urban Anthropology
Anthropology of Globalization
Anthropology of Human Rights
Art and the Artist in the Marketplace
Art Gallery Management
Introduction to Capturing and Editing Digital Media
Media Communication and Society
Information Management and Privacy
Presentational Speaking in the Organization
Persuasive Public Speaking
Digital Media Creation - An Introduction
Multimedia Communication
Survey of Public Relations
History of the Media
Writing for Interactive Media
Writing for Public Relations
Introduction to Electronic Publishing
Online Collaboration
Developing Rich Media Websites
Organizational Communication
Mass Communication Theories and Effects
Public Relations Planning and Management
Political Communication
Data Analysis in Communication Research
International Communication
Senior Seminar in Organizational Communication
Senior Seminar in Media Issues and Ethics
Issue Management and Case Studies in Public Relations
Practicum in Communication Training
Human Communication on the Internet
New Media and Society
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Internet Technologies
Introduction to Programming Logic
Programming Concepts and Methodology I
Programming Concepts and Methodology II
Introduction to C Programming
Discrete Structures for Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Architecture
Internet Security
Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
History of Economic Thought
Cost Benefit Analysis
Economics and Environmental Degradation
Resource Economics
Public Finance
State and Local Government Finance
Money and Banking
Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Quantitative Economic Analysis
Introduction to Econometrics
Urban Economics
Economics of Racism
Women and the Economy
Development Economics
Professional Writing
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Entrepreneurship
FACS 139
Family Resource Management
Family Finance
Real Estate Principles
Business Finance
Financial Management
Financial Institutions and Markets
Managerial Real Estate Law
Multinational Business Finance
Geography of Economic Activity
Environmental Hazards and Society
Urban and Regional Planning
Social Policy for an Aging Society
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Digital Design
History Of Graphic Design
Visual Basics II
The Management of Contemporary Organizations
Management of Human Resources
Management Skills Seminar
Employment Law
Strategic Human Resources Management
Conflict Management and Negotiation
Current Trends and Emerging Issues
Labor Relations
Special Topics in Human Resource Management
Special Topics in Organizational Behavior
International Business
News Writing
Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
Media Communication and Society
History Of The Media
Writing for Public Relations
JOUR 125A
JOUR 125B
News Editing
News Reporting I
News Reporting II
Digital Magazine
Public Affairs Reporting
Public Relations Planning and Management
The Media Business
Modern Business Mathematics
Introduction to Business Law
Introduction To Business
Business Communications
Business, Ethics and Society
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Graphics
Introduction to Business Programming
Computer Information Systems for Management
Advanced Object-Oriented Business Programming
Object-Oriented Programming for Business in Java
Web Development for Business Applications
Database Systems for Business
End-User Database Application Development for Business
Systems Development Life Cycle
Information Systems Practicum
Business Process Engineering and ERP Configuration
Microcomputers for Managers
Topics In MIS
Business Intelligence Applications
Public Relations and Ethics in Business
Salesmanship
Principles of Quality Management
Professional and Public Service Ethics
Business and Computer Ethics
International Organization
International Politics and International Development
Topics in Human Security
Introduction to Public Policy and Administration
Organizational Psychology
Industrial Psychology
RPTA 96D
Management of Recreation Facilities
Leadership and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations
Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations
Marketing Recreation Services
Sociology of Globalization
Work and Occupations
Women and Work
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Business Honors Program
Business Communication
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Management Information Systems
Business Data Analysis
Business Finance
Fundamentals in Marketing
Operations Management
Business Intelligence
Value Chain and Supply Chain Management
Enterprise Resource Planning and Infrastructure
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Project Management
Strategy and Leadership
Practicum in Business
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Business Majors
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Advanced Business Analytics
Venture Growth Strategies
Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
Business Property and Liability Insurance
Employee Benefits
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Investment
Capstone in Professional Financial Planning
Strategic Management
Fundamentals of Business Strategy
Machine Learning Applications in Business
Culminating Experience
Principles Of Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Research and Information
Buyer Behavior
Retail Management
Advertising
Sales Management
Marketing Management
Digital Marketing
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Advanced Operations Planning and Control
Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis
Multinational Marketing
Operations Management
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Computer Science Majors
Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Computer Software Engineering
Database Management Systems
Computing Theory and Programming Languages
Computer Organization
Software Engineering Project Management
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Criminal Justice Majors
Justice and Public Safety Administration
Leadership in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Engineering Majors
Sustainable Design and Construction
Engineering Economics
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Health Science Majors
Public Health Policy, Management & Administration
Healthcare Systems and Operations
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Kinesiology Majors
Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Community Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
RPTA 96B
RPTA 96C
Management in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Program and Event Planning in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Conference and Meeting Planning
Grant Writing for Social, Community and Human Service Organizations
Administration in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Professional Organization Leadership
Hospitality Administration
Advanced Seminar in Commercial Recreation Administration
Education Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Cultural Diversity
Applied Anthropology
Research Methods in Linguistic Anthropology
Museums, Culture, and Society
Museum Methods
Art Education for Children
Interdisciplinary Art
Overview of Secondary Art Education
Art for Exceptional Children
Cells, Molecules and Genes
Introduction to the Science of Biology
Our Living World: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Basic Biological Concepts
Laboratory Investigations in Biology
Biology: A Human Perspective
Introductory Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Human Development
Child and Adolescent Development
History of Childhood: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Controversial Issues in Childhood Development, Education, and Social Policy
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Chemical Calculations
Introduction to General Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course
Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Organic Chemistry Lecture I
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Quantitative Analysis
Chemical Concepts
Inorganic Chemistry Lecture
Organic Chemistry Lecture II
Physical Chemistry Lecture I
Physical Chemistry Lecture II
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
Metabolism and Regulation of Biological Systems
General Biochemistry
Introduction to Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Political Communication
Introduction to Logic Design
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Internet Technologies
Introduction to Programming Logic
Programming Concepts and Methodology I
Programming Concepts and Methodology II
Introduction to C Programming
Discrete Structures for Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Architecture
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Creative Dance for Children
Economics of Education
Women and the Economy
Mathematical Practices Across Cultures
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Lab
Literature For Children
Multicultural Children's Literature
Urban Education
Sex Role Stereotyping in American Education
Introduction to Bilingual Education: Policies, Principles, Programs, and Practices
Introduction to Logic Design
Linguistics and the English Language
Technology in Second Language Teaching
Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage
Second Language Learning and Teaching
English Grammar for ESL Teachers
Studies in Applied Linguistics
Children's Literary Classics
Literature and Film for Adolescents
Writing and the Young Writer
Academic Reading and Writing for Second Language Students
Teaching Oral Skills
Topics in Multi-Ethnic Literatures
Twentieth Century Fiction by Women
Introduction to Environmental Science
The Child In The Family
Adolescent Development
Family Life Education
Physical Geography: The Distribution of Natural Phenomena
Cultural Geography
Violent Weather/Changing Atmosphere
Laboratory in Physical Geography
Themes In World Geography
Biogeography
Earth Transformed
Earth Science
Earth Science Lab
Earth Science Lab for Teachers
Physical Geology
Physical Geology Lab
Historical Geology
Historical Geology Lab
Earth Materials - Rocks and Minerals
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
Paleontology
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Field Geology
Field Techniques
Geophysics For Geologists
Major Problems in U.S. History
United States History, 1607-1877
United States History, 1877-Present
World History I: to 1500
World History from 1500 to the Present.
History of the Physical Sciences
Twentieth-Century World History
Training and Leadership for Orientation Leaders
Mathematical Reasoning
MATH 9
An Introduction to Exploration, Conjecture, and Proof in Mathematics
Modern Business Mathematics
Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences
Calculus II for the Social and Life Sciences
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics A
Pre-Calculus Mathematics B
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Differential Equations for Science and Engineering
Fundamental Mathematical Concepts
Fundamental Mathematical Concepts
Elementary Mathematics and the Learning Process
Modern Algebra
Modern Algebra
College Geometry
Seminar for Mathematics Tutors
Experiences In Music
History of the Physical Sciences
Physical Reasoning and Calculation
Topics in Elementary Physics
General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound
General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics
Physics In Our World
Physics in Our World Laboratory
General Physics: Mechanics
General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Introduction to Modern Physics
Conceptual Physics and Scientific Inquiry
Classical Mechanics
Electronics and Instrumentation
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Electricity And Magnetism
Advanced Physics Laboratory
International Organization
International Politics and International Development
Topics in Human Security
Cognitive Psychology
Child Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Psychology of Exceptional Children
Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation Settings
Environmental Interpretation
Introduction to Statistics
Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics
Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Children and Adolescents
Bullying as a Social Experience
Integrating History and Social Science
Multicultural Puppetry
Children's Theatre
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Honors Environmental Science
Cultural Geography - Honors
World History from 1500 to the Present
The Public Good Through the Visual and Performing Arts
Honors Mathematical Reasoning
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Art Majors
Directed Research in Art Education
Senior Seminar in Art Education
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors
Language Science and Development
Topics in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Computer Science Majors
Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Computer Software Engineering
Database Management Systems
Computing Theory and Programming Languages
Computer Organization
Computer Networking Fundamentals
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Engineering Majors
Computer Networking Fundamentals
Advanced Computer Organization
CMOS and Digital VLSI Design
Computer Interfacing
Electronics I
Electronics I Laboratory
Introduction to Microprocessors
Introduction to Engineering
Fundamentals of Engineering
Engineering Graphics and CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design)
Engineering Graphics and CADD Workshop
Engineering Materials
Computational Methods and Applications
Engineering Mechanics
Introduction to Technical Problem Solving
Professional Topics for Mechanical Engineers
Machinery Design I
Thermal-Fluid Systems
Mechanical Properties of Materials
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Contemporary Environmental Issues
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Health Science Majors
School Health Education
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are History Majors
Summative Assessment for Teachers
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Music Majors
Foundations of Music Education
Music in General Education
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Physical Education Majors
Anatomy & Physiology - Brief Course
Environment Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Economic Anthropology
Ecological and Evolutionary Approaches to Anthropology
Origins of Agriculture
Environmental Archaeology
Anthropology of Food
Anthropology of Globalization
Anthropology of Human Rights
Zooarchaeology
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
Cells, Molecules and Genes
Introduction to the Science of Biology
Our Living World: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Basic Biological Concepts
Laboratory Investigations in Biology
Plants and Civilization
Natural Resource Conservation
General Ecology
Conservation Biology & Wildlife Management
Ecological and Environmental Issues Seminar
Organizational Communication
Economics and Environmental Degradation
Resource Economics
Introduction to Environmental Science
Environmental Issues and Critical Thinking
Environmental Impact Analysis: CEQA and NEPA
Environment and the Law
Introduction to Environmental Sociology
American Environmental History
Environmental Politics and Policy
Environmental Studies Seminar
Physical Geography: The Distribution of Natural Phenomena
Cultural Geography
Introduction to Maps and Geographic Technologies
Violent Weather/Changing Atmosphere
Laboratory in Physical Geography
Themes In World Geography
Computer Cartography
Remote Sensing
Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Elements Of Meteorology
Climate
Biogeography
Global Climate Change
Landforms
Earth Transformed
United States and Canada
Geography Of East Asia
Geography Of Africa
Geography Of Europe
California
Geography of Economic Activity
Environmental Hazards and Society
Urban Geography
Urban and Regional Planning
California's Water Resources
Applied GIS
Quantitative Methods in Geography
Senior Research Seminar in Geography
Geography Field Experience A
Geography Field Experience B
Geography Field Experience C
Field Geography: Suburban-Rural
Field Geography: Physical
American Environmental History
Food, Farming, and the Sacred
Spirit and Nature
California Studies
Topics in Epistemology
Environment and the Law
Environmental Politics and Policy
Animal Behavior
The Outdoor Recreation Experience
Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation Settings
Developing and Programming Adventure Experiences
Ecology Of Resource Areas
Visitor Management in Recreation Areas
Law Enforcement for Forest and Park Rangers
Environmental Interpretation
Environmental Sociology
Animals in Society
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Honors Environmental Science
Cultural Geography - Honors
Science and the Public Good
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Engineering Majors
Engineering Geology
Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology
Design of Urban Water and Sewer Systems
Open Channel Hydraulics
Design of Water Quality Control Processes
Soil Mechanics
Renewable Electrical Energy Sources and Grid Integration
Smart Electric Power Grid
Power System Analysis II
Sustainable Design and Construction
Solar Thermal and Energy Storage Systems
Geothermal and Bioenergy Systems
Wind, Hydro and Ocean Energy
Alternative Energy Systems
Solar Energy Engineering
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Contemporary Environmental Issues
Environmental Ethics
International Environmental Problems
Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science
Field Methods in Environmental Science
Environmental Toxicology
Sustainability Science & Policy
Urban Agriculture and Aquaponics
Agroecology
Restoration Ecology
Wetlands Ecology
Ethnoecology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Recreation and Parks: Natural, Cultural, and Heritage Resources
Health Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Human Osteology
Evolutionary Medicine
Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology
Evolution of Human Behavior
Urban Anthropology
Anthropology of Food
Anthropology of Human Rights
Basic Biological Concepts
Laboratory Investigations in Biology
Biology: A Human Perspective
Introductory Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Microbiology for Allied Health Students
Physiology of Human Reproduction
Systemic Physiology
Advanced Problems in Physiology
Neurophysiology
Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology
Medical Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Human Parasitology
Topics in Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar
Introduction to Health Careers Seminar
Human Development
Mind and Brain in Developmental Context
Infant and Toddler: Development and Care
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
Metabolism and Regulation of Biological Systems
General Biochemistry
General Biochemistry Laboratory
Health Economics
FACS 10
FACS 112
FACS 113
The Child In The Family
Adolescent Development
Adulthood and Aging in Human Development
Environmental Hazards and Society
Aging Issues in Contemporary America
Older Adult Services and Strategies
Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice
Strategies for Optimal Aging
Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults
Health, Medicine, and Science in America, 1600-Present
Sex, Population, and Birth Control in America
Pharmacology
Human Sexuality
The Brain and Gender-Related Differences
Bioethics
Topics in Bioethics
International Organization
International Politics and International Development
Topics in Human Security
Introductory Psychology
Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience
Drugs and Behavior
Psychology of Human Sexuality
Stress Management
Child Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Psychological Aspects of Aging
Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying
Psychological Aspects of Health, Wellness, and Illness
Psychology of Women
Abnormal Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis
Exploring Issues Facing Contemporary Families
Sociology of Health and Illness
Introduction to Statistics
Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics
Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics
Crosscultural Theory and Practice: Issues of Race, Gender and Class
Chemical Dependency and Social Work Practice
Human Sexuality in Social Work Perspectives
Health Services and Systems
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Biology Majors
Medical Mycology
Endocrinology
General Microbiology
General Virology
Pathogenic Bacteriology
Immunology
Advanced Problems in Immunology
Advanced Molecular Biology
Cancer Biology
Advanced Problems in Cancer Biology
General Genetics
Advanced Cell Biology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Developmental and Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders Across the Lifespan
Introduction to Medical Speech Pathology
Introduction to Audiology
Topics in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Engineering Majors
Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology
Open Channel Hydraulics
Soil Mechanics
Design of Urban Water and Sewer Systems
Design of Water Quality Control Processes
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Environmental Toxicology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Family and Consumer Sciences Majors
FACS 9
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Health Science Majors
Healthy Lifestyles
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Kinesiology Majors
Exercise for Healthy Living
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Nursing Majors
Paramedic Skills Part 1
Paramedic Skills Part 2
Introduction to Professional Nursing
Nursing Care Of Adults
Professional Nursing Communication, Assessment and Skills
Mental Health Nursing for the LVN 30-Unit Option
Nursing Application of Research and Critical Analysis
Nursing Families in Complex Illness
Mental Health Nursing
Leadership and Management for the LVN to RN
Nursing Laboratory for the Childbearing Family
Nursing the Childbearing Family
Nursing the Childrearing Family
Nursing Laboratory for the Childrearing Family
Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice
Community Health Nursing
Clinical Leadership and Professional Role Development
Transitional Concepts: The Baccalaureate Nurse
Community Health Nursing: Concepts and Practice
Culminating Project
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Physical Education Majors
Anatomy & Physiology - Brief Course
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Introduction to Neuroscience
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy
Recreation Therapy Assessment and Documentation
Recreation Therapy and Contemporary Aspects of Disability
Recreation Therapy Facilitation Techniques
Recreation Therapy Management and Advancement of the Profession
Youth in Development Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Language, Culture, and Critical Thinking
Cultural Diversity
The Nature of Culture
Economic Anthropology
Political Anthropology
Evolution of Human Behavior
Culture Change
Anthropology of Globalization
Anthropology of Human Rights
Women Cross-Culturally
Culture and Poverty
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
Cells, Molecules and Genes
Introduction to the Science of Biology
Our Living World: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Basic Biological Concepts
Biology: A Human Perspective
Introductory Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Microbiology for Allied Health Students
Human Development
History of Childhood: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Mind and Brain in Developmental Context
Controversial Issues in Childhood Development, Education, and Social Policy
Communication in Small Groups
Conflict Resolution Through Communication
Theories of Interpersonal Communication
Health Communication
Gender Ideology and Communication
Communication, Language and Culture
Introduction to Criminal Justice and Society
The Community and the Justice System
Gangs and Threat Groups in America
Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Deaf History
Deaf Culture and Community
Economics of Racism
Women and the Economy
Development Economics
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Lab
Introduction to Counseling
Power, Privilege and Self Identity in Counseling
Child and Family Psychopathology
Urban Education
Sex Role Stereotyping in American Education
Caribbean Literature
American Identities: In the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
Topics in Multi-Ethnic Literatures
Twentieth Century Fiction by Women
LGBTQ Literature
Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction to Environmental Sociology
Africa: Myths and Realities
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Introduction to Pan African Studies
Leadership in the African Diaspora
Asian Americans and Globalization
Biracial and Multiracial Identity in the US
Asian American Women
La Raza Studies
La Mujer Chicana
Race and Ethnicity in Latin America and Caribbean
Politics of the African Diaspora
Native Voice, Memory, and Biography
Genocide and Holocaust Studies
American Indigenous Families: Issues and Perspectives
Asian American Families: Issues and Perspectives
Pan African Studies
African Religions and Philosophies
The Child In The Family
Family Resource Management
Adolescent Development
Issues in Parenting
Family Support Services
Training and Leadership for Orientation Leaders
Seminar for Mathematics Tutors
Human Sexuality
The Brain and Gender-Related Differences
Philosophy and Feminism
PHIL 192J
Essentials Of Government
International Organization
International Politics and International Development
Topics in Human Security
Causes of War, Causes of Peace
Political Psychology
Politics, Opinion, and Participation
Politics of the Underrepresented
Gender and Politics
Gay and Lesbian Politics
Introductory Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience
Drugs and Behavior
Personality Theories
Psychology of Human Sexuality
Psychology of Multicultural Groups
Stress Management
Social Psychology
Child Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Psychological Aspects of Health, Wellness, and Illness
Psychology of Women
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Exceptional Children
Leadership and Group Development
Race, Class Gender and Leisure
The Outdoor Recreation Experience
Recreation and Leisure Lifestyle Development
Perspectives On Leisure
Recreation Services for Diverse, Underserved and Underrepresented Populations
Youth Development in Recreation, Parks & Tourism
Community Sport Programming
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR): Military Recreation Services
Campus Recreation
Community Organization
Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation Settings
Developing and Programming Adventure Experiences
Environmental Interpretation
Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations
Professional Organization Leadership
Principles of Sociology
Social Problems
Exploring Issues Facing Contemporary Families
Issues in Crime and Social Control
Births, Deaths and Borders
Urban Life and Problems
Ethnic and Race Relations
Immigration Studies
Social Inequalities
Sociology of Gender
Men, Masculinity and Society
Sociology Of Sexuality
Political Sociology
Sport in a Global Perspective
Sociology of Film
Sociology of Popular Culture
Social Movements
Environmental Sociology
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Health and Illness
Social Psychology
Criminology
Delinquency
Sociology of Deviance
Sociology of Globalization
The Family
Self and Society
Sociology of Children and Adolescents
Sociology of Religion
Work and Occupations
Bullying as a Social Experience
Sociology of Small Groups
Special Topics in Sociology
Introduction to Social Work
Crosscultural Theory and Practice: Issues of Race, Gender and Class
Chemical Dependency and Social Work Practice
Theories of Criminal Behavior
Human Sexuality in Social Work Perspectives
Social Work and Spirituality
Crimes Without Victims
Poverty and Homelessness in America
The Child and the Law
Violence In The Family
Health Services and Systems
Child Welfare Services
Introduction to Gender & Sexuality
Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
Asian American Women
Gender, Race, and Class
Women Of Color
Women and Work
Violence Against Women
Women's Global Issues
Introduction to Queer and Trans Studies
Gender and Politics
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Honors)
The Public Good Through the Visual and Performing Arts
Civic Engagement, Service Learning: Pursuing the Public Good
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Criminal Justice Majors
Delinquency, Prevention and Control
Domestic Crime and Violence
Human Trafficking and Slavery
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Contemporary Environmental Issues
International Environmental Problems
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Health Science Majors
Healthy Lifestyles
Understanding Human Sexuality
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Music Majors
Introuduction to String Project Pedagogy
Advanced String Project Pedagogy
Foundations of Music Education
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Nursing Majors
Mental Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing: Concepts and Practice
Community Health Nursing: Clinical Elective
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Physical Education Majors
Anatomy & Physiology - Brief Course
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Learning Theories
Community Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy
Recreation Therapy Principles and Practices and the Recreation Therapy Process
Recreation Therapy and Contemporary Aspects of Disability
Recreation Therapy Facilitation Techniques
Traumatology: An Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Social Work Majors
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Theory
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: The Life Course
Social Work Practice
Social Work Practice
Social Work Practice
Work Sector Field Experience (1-15 Units)
Complete at least 50 hours of field experience in the same work sector in which you took coursework. There are three options for satisfying the field experience requirement1 - 15
a) Service learning course(s) where the service is related to your chosen work sector (must be pre-approved by the program advisor)
b) (1-6) ID 195 Field Experience (must be related to your chosen work sector, pre-approved by the program advisor, and supervised by the faculty)
c) An approved internship course in your chosen work sector listed below
Options may be combined if necessary to achieve the required number of hours of field experience. The Student Handbook lists possible field experience sites.
Approved Internship Courses
Agriculture Work Sector
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Geography Majors
Geography Internship A
Geography Internship B
Geography Internship C
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
Community Economic Development Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Cooperative Education Experience in Accountancy
Cooperative Education Experience in Accounting Information Systems Problems
Cooperative Education Experience in Management
Cooperative Education Experiences in Human Resources Management
JOUR 197B
Cooperative Education Experience in Management Information Systems
Fieldwork in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Business Majors
Internship in Accountancy
Internship in Accounting Information Systems
Internship In Finance
Internship in Strategic Management
Internship in Human Resources Management
Internship in International Business
Internship in Management Information Systems
Internship in Marketing
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
Education Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Teaching Internship
Human Development and Elementary Field Experience
Community Service Learning in Developmental and Educational Settings
Cooperative Education Experience
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Lab
Tutoring Children in Mathematics
Tutoring Children in Mathematics: Practicum
Tutoring Children in Reading
Tutoring Children in Reading Practicum
Field Experience in After School STEM Programs
Field Experience in After School STEM Programs: Practicum
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Physics Majors
Teaching Internship
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Practicum in Community Psychology
Environment Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Service Learning Option for Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Courses
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Environmental Studies Majors
Environmental Studies Internship
Mini Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Geography Majors
Geography Internship A
Geography Internship B
Geography Internship C
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Partial Internship: Recreation and Park Management
Partial Internship: Recreation, Park and Nonprofit Management
Internship: Recreation, Park and Nonprofit Management
Health Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Dental Internship
Medical Internship
Pharmacy Internship
Introductory Field Experience in Peer Health Education
Field Experience/Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Gerontology Majors
Gerontology Practicum
Gerontology Capstone Practicum
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Nursing Majors
Work Study in Nursing
Field Study
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Practicum in Community Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Recreation Therapy Internship
Youth in Development Work Sector
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Community Service Learning in Developmental and Educational Settings
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Lab
Field Experience in After School STEM Programs
Field Experience in After School STEM Programs: Practicum
Writing Center Theory and Practice: Internships
Introductory Field Experience in Peer Health Education
Intermediate Field Experience in Peer Health Education
Advanced Field Experience in Peer Health Education
Odyssey Peer Advisers
Service Learning Option for Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Courses
Internship and Fieldwork
Fieldwork in Women's Studies
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Community Fieldwork and Internship
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Practicum in Community Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Recreation Therapy Internship
Co-Curricular Activities
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Sociology Majors
Peer Mentoring in Sociology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Social Work Majors
Field Instruction + Integration Seminar
Field Instruction + Integration Seminar
Intercultural Competence (24 Units)9
The following courses may be taken by any Peace Corps Prep student
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Language, Culture, and Critical Thinking
Cultural Diversity
The Nature of Culture
Economic Anthropology
Europe in the Ethnographic Imagination
Culture Theory
Political Anthropology
Culture and Society in Mexico
Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
Ethnographic Analysis
Peoples of Southeast Asia
Anthropology of Chinese Societies
Cultures of South Asia
African Cultures and Societies
Language and Culture
Culture Change
The Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley
Anthropology of Contemporary Asia
Anthropology of Globalization
Anthropology of Human Rights
Women Cross-Culturally
Culture and Poverty
Global Modern and Contemporary Art
History of Islamic Art
Art of the Ancient Mediterranean
Modern Art
Latin American and Latino Art History
Contemporary Art
Art of India and Southeast Asia
Art of China and Japan
Art of Korea
Barrio Art for Ethnic Groups
The Way of Chanoyu: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Japanese Tea Gathering
Anthropology of Contemporary Asia
Contemporary Korean Culture
Korean Development and Behavior
Modern East Asian Cinema
Genocide in Southeast Asia
History of Childhood: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Controversial Issues in Childhood Development, Education, and Social Policy
Chinese Civilization
Introduction to Classical and Literary Chinese
Survey of Chinese Literature
Communication in Small Groups
Intercultural Communication
Conflict Resolution Through Communication
Theories of Interpersonal Communication
Survey of World Cinema
Communication, Language and Culture
International Communication
Communication and Terrorism
Senior Seminar in Intercultural Communication
New Media and Society
The Community and the Justice System
Violence and Terrorism
Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution
American Criminal Justice and Minority Groups
The Mentally Ill Individual in the Criminal Justice System
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Deaf Culture and Community
DNCE 5
Dance Cultures Of America
African-Caribbean Dance
Economics of Racism
Mathematical Practices Across Cultures
Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Multicultural Children's Literature
Power, Privilege and Self Identity in Counseling
Urban Education
Sex Role Stereotyping in American Education
Hmong History and Culture
Introduction to World Literatures in English
Caribbean Literature
American Identities: In the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
Jewish American Literature
Chicano Literature
Asian American Literature
Topics in Multi-Ethnic Literatures
Twentieth Century Fiction by Women
LGBTQ Literature
Africa: Myths and Realities
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Honors)
Introduction to Asian American Studies
Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
Native American Religion and Philosophy
Introduction to Native American Studies
Introduction to Pan African Studies
Leadership in the African Diaspora
Black Images in Popular Culture
Ethnic America
The Asian American Experience
Southeast Asians in the US
Contemporary Asian American Issues
Asian American Communities
Asian Americans and Globalization
Biracial and Multiracial Identity in the US
Asian American Politics and Public Policy
Black Political Thought
Asian American Women
The Filipino American Experience
Hmong American Experiences
Sikh Americans and Globalization
Chicano/Mexican-American Experience
La Raza Studies
La Mujer Chicana
Crosscultural Aging in America
US Mexican Border Relations
Race and Ethnicity in Latin America and Caribbean
Native American Experience
Politics of the African Diaspora
Native American Tribal Governments
American Indians, Film and Popular Culture
Native Voice, Memory, and Biography
Native American Oral Tradition and Storytelling
Native American Women
Genocide and Holocaust Studies
Indigenous People
American Indigenous Families: Issues and Perspectives
Asian American Families: Issues and Perspectives
Pan African Studies
African Religions and Philosophies
Black Women In America
The Black Family in the United States
Black Music and Black Consciousness
The Family and Social Issues
Family Stress and Coping: Multicultural Focus
Contemporary World Cinema
Business French
Survey of French Literature
Topics in Francophone Literature
French Civilization
Quebec and French North America
Culture Wars: From Knighthood to Revolution
Heroes, Dragons and Quests
German Folk Literature, Legend, and Lore
German Civilization: Beginning to 16th Century
German Civilization: 17th Century to Present
Aging Issues in Contemporary America
Strategies for Optimal Aging
Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults
Major Problems in U.S. History
United States History, 1607-1877
United States History, 1877-Present
World History I: to 1500
World History from 1500 to the Present.
History of Women in Western Civilization, Prehistory-Middle Ages
History of Women in Western Civilization, Renaissance-Present
Twentieth-Century World History
The Rise and Fall of European Colonial Empires
Revolutionary and Modern Mexico
Colonial Latin America
Modern and Contemporary Latin America
Modern East Asian Cinema
History of Africa Since 1800
History of Women in Africa
Middle Eastern History to 1800
The Modern Middle East
South Asian History & Civilization
China: Antiquity to 1600 AD
China, 1600 to Present
The Making of Modern Southeast Asia
History of International Relations in the 20th Century
American Indian History since 1840
The History of the Civil Rights Movement: From Reconstruction to Deconstruction, 1865-Present
The African-American Experience, 1603-Present
Mexican-American History
Management Skills Seminar
Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern
HRS 140
Introduction To Islam
Introduction to Islamic Cultures
Islam in America
History of Buddhism
Great Mystics of the World
The Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley
Introduction to the East Asian World
The Classical Culture of China
Chinese Philosophy and Religion
Modern Japanese Literature and Culture
Zen Buddhism and Daoism
The Confucian Tradition
Religions of India
The Hindu Year: Fall
The Hindu Year: Spring
World Religions and Cultures in Cinema
Introduction to Italian Cinema I
Introduction to Italian Cinema II
Introduction to Italian Literature I
Introduction to Italian Literature II
Third Year Japanese 1 - Language and Culture of Japan
Third Year Japanese 2 - Language and Culture of Japan
Japanese Civilization
California Studies
Music In World Cultures
World Music: Asia
World Music: Africa
World Music: Latin America
Chinese Philosophy
Philosophies Of India
The Photographic Self
International Political Economy
Topics in Human Security
Politics of the African Diaspora
Government and Politics in Africa
Causes of War, Causes of Peace
Asian Politics
Latin American Government and Politics
Governments and Politics in the Middle East
Psychology of Multicultural Groups
Psychology of Women
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Race, Class Gender and Leisure
Recreation Services for Diverse, Underserved and Underrepresented Populations
Chicano Community
Ethnic and Race Relations
Black Studies in Sociology
Social Inequalities
Sociology of Gender
Men, Masculinity and Society
Sociology Of Sexuality
Sport in a Global Perspective
Sociology of Popular Culture
Asian Societies
Middle Eastern Societies and Culture
Conflict, Oil and Development in the Middle East
Sociology of Globalization
Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature
Survey of Spanish Literature to 1800
Survey of Spanish Literature from 1800 to the Present
Latin American Literature, Beginnings to Modernism
Latin American Literature, Modernism to Present
Magical Realism
Topics in Spanish Literature
Contemporary Mexican Literature
The Short Story in Latin America
Advanced Spanish Conversation
Civilization and Culture of Hispanic America
Civilization and Culture of Spain
Civilization and Culture of Mexico
Crosscultural Theory and Practice: Issues of Race, Gender and Class
Social Work and Spirituality
Poverty and Homelessness in America
Multicultural Puppetry
Black Drama in the African Diaspora
Women and Theatre: Staging Diversity
Contemporary World Cinema
African American Theatre and Culture
Contemporary Chicano/Latino Theatre: Themes and Performance 1965-Present
Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre
Multicultural Perspectives in American Film
World Literatures in Film
WGS 50Introduction to Gender & Sexuality3
WGS 118Asian American Women3
WGS 121Women Of The Middle East3
WGS 136Gender, Race, and Class 3
WGS 137Women Of Color 3
WGS 138Women and Work 3
WGS 144Women and Theatre: Staging Diversity 3
WGS 147Women's Global Issues3
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are in the Honors Program
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
World History I: to 1500
World History from 1500 to the Present
Great Books and World Civilization I
Great Books and World Civilization II
Honors One World Seminar
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Child Development Majors
Culture and Human Development
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Criminal Justice Majors
Leadership in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Family and Consumer Sciences Majors
FACS 114
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Humanities and Religious Studies Majors
Seminar in HRS: Many Realities of Consciousnes
Seminar in HRS: Death and Afterlife
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Kinesiology Majors
Sociology Of Sport
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Psychology Majors
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Community Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
The following courses may only be taken by Peace Corps Prep students who are Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Majors
Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy
Recreation Therapy and Contemporary Aspects of Disability
Travel And Tourism
Traumatology: An Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth
Professional and Leadership Development Skills
Complete both of the following
College 2 Career Readiness Program 1
Green Certificate of the Leadership Initiative 2
Total Units43-57