1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Journalism
(61-62 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
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 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)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)