1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Journalism: Public Relations
(83 – 90 credits)
English Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study Journalism?
Journalists are in the unique position of interpreting the political, social, economic, and cultural events that affect all members of society. Few careers demand a more varied body of knowledge than does journalism and the program at EWU recognizes that the profession is both a discipline of its own and a fusion of many different courses of study.
Learning Goals
Write in both report and feature story forms
Understand local government and the public policy process
Be a critical and analytical observer of the American public policy process
Observe and write efficiently and clearly about public events and public issues
Writing and Internship Opportunities
The Easterner newspaper is published weekly by a staff made up entirely of students, who work as reporters, editors, copy editors, photojournalists, and web designers. Additionally, the journalism professors help connect students with Spokane news outlets, public relations agencies, advertising firms, and other organizations looking for interns.
Program Director
William Stimson
211G Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Chair
Dr. Logan Greene
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
 Diane Weber
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Reporter
Editor
Magazine Writer
Broadcast Journalist
Communications Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Political organizer
Advertising Specialist

2. 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)
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
COMJ 140 Mass Media in a Free Society (3)
JRNM 330 Mass News Media (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
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)