1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in International Affairs
(54-56 or credits)
Department of Government
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work
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 Government Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate International Affairs Major (54-56 or to credits) Required Courses (41 credits) GOVT 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) GOVT 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) INST 200 Global Issues (4) GOVT 320 International Systems (5) GOVT 321 International Organizations (5) GOVT 322 International Political Economy (5) GOVT 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) GOVT 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 Office

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
CENTRIALIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (5 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
POLI 203 Intro to Comparative Politics (5)
ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5)
ECON 200 Intro to Microeconomics (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HEALTH & FITNESS (3 credits)
DIVERSITY (3 credits)
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES (27 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)
ENGL 255 Women’s Literature (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 210 Intro to Pacific Asian History (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
HIST 280 History of American Foreign Relations (5)