The Belleville News-Democrat reports that beginning in the fall, undergraduate students can apply for a program called Peace Corps Prep that will be offered through the study abroad adviser in the school’s Office of International Affairs.

The program teaches its participants in such topics as foreign language competency, intercultural competence and professional leadership — all of which are important for Peace Corps volunteers.

Mary Weishaar, the executive director of International Affairs, says the program will help students develop the values of “citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom.”