1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Urban and Regional Planning
(90 credits)
Department of Urban Planning, Public and Health Administration
College of Business and Public Administration
Why study planning? Planning is a problem-solving profession concerned with the forces that influence the quality of life in the neighborhood, city, region, state, nation, and world. Planning is a unique occupational avenue for those who desire a role in shaping a better future. Career Opportunities Planners work in the public sector dealing with comprehensive planning, land use regulation, and transportation management; and in non-profit organizations involved in community problem solving. There is also an expanding need for planners in consulting firms, land development companies, and large corporations. Urban and Regional Planning Advisor Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA
Department Chair
Dick Winchell
326 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg
Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Department Assistant
325 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg
Riverpoint Campus, Spokane
Sample Careers
City, Community, or Urban Planner
Land Development Manager
Environmental Planner

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)
MATH 256 Statistics for Business and Social Science (5)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
GEOG 120 Introduction to Physical Geography (5)
GEOG 100 Fundamentals of the Physical Environment (5)
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)