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
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL 103 Composition II (5) or
ENGL 104 Composition III (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTIATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
INTEGRATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES ( 15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5)
ECON 200 Intro to Microeconomics (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (22-25 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)
ETHNC 120 Survey of the Chicano People (5)
CMST 205 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOSC 110 Gender Roles and Social Structure (5)
ETHNC 210 Native American Song and Dance (5)
ETHNC 201 Minorities in American Society (5)
SOC 112 Comparative Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 233 American Indian Literature (5)
ETHNC 100 American Minorities (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
CMST 105 Multicultural Communication (3)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 270 History of Modern Asia (5)
HIST 220 History of Latin America (5)
SOSC 100 Global Issues/Social Science (5)
POLS 201 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
BUS 241Intro to International Business (5)
SOSC 180 International Studies (1-5)
HIST 280 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (5)
HIST 121Religions of the World (5)