1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Political Science
(57 or 72 credits)
Department of Government
College of Social & Behavioral Science and Social Work
Why study Government? The study of government brings a student face-to-face with the issues and concerns of living in a complex world where some measure of public action is necessary to make life livable. Graduates enter the fields of law, public administration, teaching, political staff work and public relations staff work. Other Degree Options BA in Government Pre-Law Option BA International Affairs Minor in Government Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate Government Major (57 or 72 credits) Required Courses (27 credits) GOVT 100 Modern Government in American Context (5) GOVT 202 Introduction to Political Theory (5) GOVT 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) or GOVT 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) GOVT 490 Senior Capstone: Globalization (5) GOVT 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) GOVT 400 Topics in American Politics (5) or GOVT 401 Topics in Political Theory (5) or GOVT 402 Topics in International Relations and Comparative Politics (5)
Department Chair
Dr. Kevin Pirch
233P Patterson Hall
Department Assistant
 Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall
Sample Careers
Nonprofit advocacy, lobbying, foreign service officer, campaign worker, international business analyst, public affairs specialist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WHATCOM COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10-13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
POLS& 202 American Government (5)
POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5)
MATH/SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (27-30 credits)
POLS& 201 Intro to Political Theory (5) or POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLI 203 Intro to Political Theory (5) or
POLI 204 Intro to International Politics (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
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 225 Intercultural Communication (5)
HIST& 215 Women in US History (5)
FILM 160 American Women Filmmakers (5)
SOC 250 Multicultural Issues (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
ART 106 Art of the Pacific Northwest Native Americans (3)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 105 World Geography in Transition (5)
PHIS 140 Intro to World Religions (5)
POLS& 201 Intro to Political Theory (5)
ANTH& 235 Cross Cultural Medicine (5)
HIST 220 Modern Asia (5)
HIST 225 History/Politics of the Middle East Present (5)
HIST 230 Survey of Russian History (5)
HIST 208 History of Africa from 1800 to Present (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
SOC 220 Contemporary Social Issues (5)