1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & 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
GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
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)
PHIL 103 Historical Survey-Ancient Philosophy (5)
PHIL 320 History of Ancient Western Philosophy (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits)
LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits)
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course)
*Speak with advisor at Eastern.
ELECTIVES (6-11 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)
AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5)
AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5)
ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95)
CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5)
ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5)
HIST 224 African-American History (5)
HIST 233 History of Latin America (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5)
International Studies (one course)
AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5)
BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5)
BUS 186 International Marketing (5)
ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5)
HIST th Century Europe (5)
HIST 231 Modern Asia (5)
HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5)
HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5)
HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5)
PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5)
PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5)
POLS& 203 international Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)