The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government. Its official mission is to provide social and economic development abroad through technical assistance while promoting mutual understanding between Americans and populations served.

UAB has two distinct university Peace Corps programs available to its students.

Peace Corps PREP Certificate Program

The Peace Corps PREP certificate program provides undergraduates an opportunity to focus their coursework, extracurricular leadership, and community engagement activities to prepare them for international service.

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Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program

The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program is a graduate school program for returned Peace Corps Volunteers who seek to get a master’s degree in education, nursing, public administration, or public health.

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University Programs:

• School of Public Health at University of Alabama - Birmingham
• School of Education and Human Sciences at University of Alabama - Birmingham
• School of Nursing at University of Alabama - Birmingham
• College of Arts and Sciences, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration, Master of Public Administration Program at University of Alabama - Birmingham