1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Interdisciplinary Studies? The Interdisciplinary Studies Program offers students degree programs which provide a broad background applicable to a variety of careers. The program has three emphases: liberal arts, prior learning and interdisciplinary studies. This program is intended to serve: students who prefer a broad liberal arts concentration (Liberal Arts); students who have acquired substantial specialized training and experience outside the academic classroom (Prior Learning); students who wish to complete an interdisciplinary option using two or three academic disciplines (Interdisciplinary). Degree Options BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Prior Learning BA in Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Major (60 credits) Required Course (4 credits) ITDS 300 Portfolio Development (4) – Only required course for Prior Learning Option Department Chair John Neace Senior Director/Chair 300 Senior Hall 509-359-6524 jneace@ewu.edu Department Assistant Carrie Bolinger Advisor/ Recruiter 300 Senior Hall 509-359-2402 cbolinger@ewu.edu Sample Careers Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (60 credits) Multidisciplinary Studies, Prior Learning, Liberal Arts College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST 230 20 th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.