1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Government? The study of government brings a student face-to-face with the issues and concerns of living in a complex world where some measure of public action is necessary to make life livable. Graduates enter the fields of law, public administration, teaching, political staff work and public relations staff work. Other Degree Options BA in Government Pre-Law Option BA International Affairs Minor in Government Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate Government Major (57 or 72 credits) Required Courses (27 credits) GOVT 100 Modern Government in American Context (5) GOVT 202 Introduction to Political Theory (5) GOVT 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) or GOVT 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) GOVT 490 Senior Capstone: Globalization (5) GOVT 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) GOVT 400 Topics in American Politics (5) or GOVT 401 Topics in Political Theory (5) or GOVT 402 Topics in International Relations and Comparative Politics (5) 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 Nonprofit advocacy, lobbying, foreign service officer, campaign worker, international business analyst, public affairs specialist Associate of Arts BA in Government (57 or 72 credits) Department of Government College of Social & Behavioral Science 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)  BUS 120 International Business (5)  GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5)  HIST 142 History of Japan (5)  HIST 230 Latin American History (5)  HUM 224 Contemporary Global Cinema (5)  HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past (5)  MUSC 109 World music (5)  POLS 102 Comparative Government (5)  POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues (5)  POLS& 203 International Relations (5)  POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater of Cooperation and Conflict (5)  SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (10 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5) ENGL& 102 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) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) POLS& 202 American Government (5)POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5) MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (25 credits) POLS 102 Comparative Government (5) Or POLS& 203 International Relations (5) POLI 203 Intro. To Comparative Politics (5) Or POLI 204 Intro. To International Politics (5) 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)  ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)  ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)  CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)  CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5)  ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5)  ENGL 259 African American Literature (5)  ENGL278 Women Writers (5)  HIST& 219 Native American History (5)  HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)  HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5)  SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)  SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)  WS 201 Women of Our World (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.