Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts BA in Urban and Regional Planning (90 credits) Department of Urban Planning, Public and Health Administration College of Business and Public Administration 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 Department Chair Dick Winchell 326 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg Riverpoint Campus, Spokane 509.828.1205 dzhou@ewu.edu Department Assistant 325 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg Riverpoint Campus, Spokane 509.828.1218 Sample Careers City, Community, or Urban Planner Land Development Manager Environmental Planner
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT COMMUNICATIONS (15 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/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits) BUS 206 Statistical Methods (5) DSCI 245 Data Analysis for Business (5) GEOG 105 Physical Geography (5) GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5) ELECTIVES (25 credits) DIVERSITY (5 credits) See courses listed below labeled “DIV*” 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) ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5) CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3) HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5) HUM 164 Lifestyles (5) SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5) International Studies (one course) ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5) HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5) HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5) POLS 107 Comparative Government (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5)