Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate of Arts, Associate of Art-Honors BA in Urban and Regional Planning Department of Planning College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) Why study planning? Planning is a problem-solving profession concerned with the forces that influence the quality of life in the neighborhood, city, region, state, nation, and world. Planning is a unique occupational avenue for those who desire a role in shaping a better future. Career Opportunities Planners work in the public sector dealing with comprehensive planning, land use regulation, and transportation management; and in non-profit organizations involved in community problem solving. There is also an expanding need for planners in consulting firms, land development companies, and large corporations. Urban and Regional Planning Advisor Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA 99004 509-359-4709 Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA 99202 509-828-1392 CBPA Coordinator: Dustin Semb Riverpoint Campus 509.828.1499 dsemb@ewu.edu Sample Careers City, Community, or Urban Planner Land Development Manager Environmental Planner
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements PENINSULA COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT Communication Skills (10 credits) ENGL &101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL &102 English Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5) Quantitative Skills (10 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. Humanities (15 credits) Social Sciences (15 credits) Natural Sciences (15 credits) Electives (25 credits) GEOG 120 Introduction to Physical Geography (5) GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) SOC 115 Understanding Diversity (5) I S 103 Women’s Voices in the Arts and Humanities (5) International Studies (one course) HIST 220 History of Modern Latin America (5) POLS &203 International Relations (5) SOC &201 Social Problems (5) POLS &101 Intro Political Science (5) BUS 220 International Business (5) SOCSI 101 Contemporary Global Issues (5)