1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) 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 74-76 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 Dr. Kevin Pirch 233P Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 kpirch@ewu.edu 509.359.2413 Department Assistant Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 nholbert@ewu.edu 509.359.2362 Sample Careers Indigenous rights advocacy, foreign service officer, international business analyst, public policy analyst, economic and environmental development officer Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in International Affairs (54-56 or 74-76 credits) Department of Political Science College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST 230 20 th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Political Science (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) 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) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) POLS& 203 International Relations (5)POLI 204 Intro to International Politics (5) NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.