1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BA in Philosophy
(49 or 64 credits)
Modern languages, Literatures, and Philosophy Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study philosophy?
Immanuel Kant noted that philosophy teaches us to think for ourselves. It also encourages us to put ourselves in the place of others, so that we occupy the standpoint of universal humanity. Above all, it enjoins us to think consistently.
Skills Learned
An American Philosophical Association pamphlet notes that employers in the business community “want and reward many of the capacities which the study of philosophy develops,” such as:
Problem-solving
Clear communication
Organization of ideas and issues
Assessment of pros and cons
Ability to boil down complex data
Complementary Courses
Many philosophy students have found the following courses offered at EWU to enhance their understanding of the field and engage their minds in new and different ways:
Modern Languages, such as German and French
Government, such as Marxism and Nietzsche
Women’s and Gender Studies
East-West Philosophies and Religion
Perspectives on Death
The Human Prospect
Foundations of Social and Behavioral Sciences Theory
Program Director
Dr. Terrance MacMullan
229 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Chair
Dr. Florian Preisig
133 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
Kerri Sadowski
229 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Law
Medicine
Accounting
Business
Higher Education

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS
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)
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
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)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5)
HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5)
JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)