1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in International Affairs
(54-56 or credits)
Department of Government
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work
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 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
Kevin Pirch, Ph.D
Patterson Hall 223P
Department Assistant
Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA
Sample Careers
Indigenous Rights Advocacy, Foreign Service Officer, International Business Analyst, Public Policy Analyst, Economic and Environmental Development Officer

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
CLARK C.C. COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (12 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (15 credits)
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)
ART 250 Women Artists Through History (5)
CMST 216 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 140 Women in Literature (3)
ENGL 254 Introduction to Queer Literature (3)
ENGL 267 American Multiethnic Lit (3)
HIST 251Women in World History I (5)
HIST 252 Women in World History II (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 210 Intro to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans Stud (5)
SOC 121 Marriage and Family Experiences in the U.S. (3)
SOC 131 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (3)
WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WS 210 Women’s Culture (3)
WS 220 Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (5)
International Studies (one course)
ECON 110 Introduction to the Global Economics (5)
GEOG 220 The Geopolitics of the Middle East (5)
GEOG 221The Geopolitics of Africa (5)
GEOG 222 The Geopolitics of China, Japan, and East Asia (5)
GEOG 223 The Geopolitics of South and Central Asia (5)
HIST 221East Asian History (5)
HIST 260 African History (5)
HIST 285 History of Latin America (5)
POLS 151 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 152 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 153 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 161 World Without War (3)
POLS 251Model United Nations (2)
POLS 252 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 253 Model United Nations (2)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
WS 201 Women around the World (3)