1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in International Affairs
(54-56 or credits)
Department of Political Science
College of Social Sciences
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 Political Science Asia Studies Certificate
Public Policy and Administration Certificate
International Affairs Major (54-56 or to credits)
Required Courses (41 credits)
POLI 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5)
POLI 204 Introduction to International Politics (5)
INST 200 Global Issues (4)
POLI 320 International Systems (5)
POLI 321 International Organizations (5) POLI 322 International Political Economy (5) POLI 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) POLI 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
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
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English 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 SCIENCES (15 credits)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLI 203 Intro to Comparative Politics (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLI 204 Intro to International Politics (5)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
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 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)