The Counseling Center offers peer education programs related to body image, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and wellness and self care. Undergraduate students receive training and provide programming around these issues.
Peer educators are leaders, role models and teachers. The peer education experience gives students the chance to educate their peers about the importance of making healthy decisions, and helps them to gain public speaking skills, increase confidence, build rapport with classmates and faculty, and take on an important leadership role on campus and in the community.
How do peer educators get involved on campus?
Peer educators get involved with campus outreach through classroom presentations and work with various organizations, including
You can apply to become a peer educator online or by submitting a print application. Please select one method. The online applications are found on the specific Peer Education program pages.
To submit a paper application, stop by the Counseling Center in Glen Esk to pick up an application, or request it in writing:
Counseling Center
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252