Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts 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 99004 509-359-4709 Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA 99202 509-828-1392 Department Chair Dick Winchell 326 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg Riverpoint Campus, Spokane 509.828.1205 dzhou@ewu.edu Department Assistant 325 Phase 1 Classroom Bldg Riverpoint Campus, Spokane 509.828.1218 Sample Careers City, Community, or Urban Planner Land Development Manager Environmental Planner
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT 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) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits) HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits) ELECTIVES (25 credits) BUS 217 Business Statistics (5) DSCI 245 Data Analysis for Business (5) 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& 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) 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) International Studies (one course) 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)