1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study International Affairs? Students majoring in International Affairs gain competency in global relations scholarship, skills in research, writing and oral communication, and proficiency in a foreign language. EWU IA students have gone on to graduate study in a wide array of disciplines, have volunteered with at the Peace Corps, worked with global non-profits, and pursued careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors, in areas such as international diplomacy, development, education, public policy, and law. Study IA and know the world! Other Degree Options BA in Government Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate International Affairs Major (54-56 or to 74-76 credits) Required Courses (41 credits) GOVT 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) GOVT 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) INST 200 Global Issues (4) GOVT 320 International Systems (5) GOVT 321 International Organizations (5) GOVT 322 International Political Economy (5) GOVT 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) GOVT 490 Senior Capstone: Globalization (5) Methods Requirement (5 credits – choose one): CSBS 310 Foundations of Social and Behavioral Sciences Theory (5) CSBS 320 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences (5) Concentrations to choose from: Global Security Processes Global Socio-Economic Processes Global Public Policy 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 Indigenous rights advocacy, Foreign Service officer, international business analyst, public policy analyst, economic and environmental development officer Associate in Arts and Sciences BA in International Affairs (54-56 or 74-76 credits) Department of Government College of Social and Behavioral Science 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 GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 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) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) POLS& 202 American Government (5)POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5) POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) POLI 203 Intro to Comparative Politics (5) MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 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 CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (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.