Sexual Health Peer Educators develop skills in active listening, group leadership and facilitation, public speaking, and one-on-one peer support along with a fuller understanding of healthy sexual decision-making and healthy sexuality. Peer Educators reach more than 5,000 students each year. Exceptional skill and resume builder for employment or graduate school admission.

Students are selected by interview and/or audition. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Academic credit is offered through the following eight colleges/departments:

• Communication Majors: Independent Study
• ED 430 may be replaced with ED 398: Special Studies in Education
• FCS 202: Field Placement
• FCS 429: Internship
• HNRS 399: Field Experience
• PEPR 300: Independent Study
• PSY 397 or 398: Specially Arranged Practicum
• SW 410: Field Placement

Why become an educator?

• Gain academic credit toward graduation
• Strengthen and practice public speaking skills
• Gain leadership and group facilitation skills
• Provide a valuable service to the University community
• Build your resume for employment or graduate school

For interview or information, contact Dr. Ric Underhile, Associate Director, Office of Health Promotion at 387-3263 or send e-mail: ric.underhile@wmich.edu