Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts BA in Political Science (57 or 72 credits) Department of Political Science College of the Social Sciences Why study Political Science? The study of Political Science brings a student face-to-face with the issues and concerns of living in a complex world where some measure of public action is necessary to make life livable. Graduates enter the fields of law, public administration, teaching, political staff work and public relations staff work. Other Degree Options BA in Political Science Pre-Law Option BA International Affairs Minor in Political Science Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate Political Science Major (57 or 72 credits) Required Courses (27 credits) POLI 100 Modern Political Science in American Context (5) POLI 202 Introduction to Political Theory (5) POLI 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) or POLI 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) POLI 490 Senior Capstone: Globalization (5) POLI 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) POLI 400 Topics in American Politics (5) or POLI 401 Topics in Political Theory (5) or POLI 402 Topics in International Relations and Comparative Politics (5) Department Chair Dr. Kevin Pirch 233P Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 kpirch@ewu.edu 509.359.2413 Department Assistant Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 nholbert@ewu.edu 509.359.2362 Sample Careers Nonprofit advocacy, lobbying, foreign service officer, campaign worker, international business analyst, public affairs specialist
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE COURSE E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition (3) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 102 English Composition (3) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits) COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits) HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) POLS 101 American National Political Science (3) POLI 100 Modern Gov’t in American Context (5) POLS 237 International Politics and Problems (3) POLI 204 Intro to International Politics (5) INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits) INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3) General Elective Credit (5) ELECTIVES (20-24 credits) *1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5. The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: 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) ANTH225 Native People of North America (3) AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3) ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3) ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3) HIST240 American Indian History (3) SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3) SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) International Studies (one course) FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3) HIST131 Latin American History (3) HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3) HIST 210 MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3) PHIL111 World Religions (3) POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3) SOC102 Social Problems (3) SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)