1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Political Science
(57 or 72 credits)
Department of Government
College of Social & Behavioral Science and Social Work
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
Department Assistant
  Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall
Sample Careers
Nonprofit advocacy, lobbying, foreign service officer, campaign worker, international business analyst, public affairs specialist

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& 101 Intro to Political Science (5)
POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HEALTH & FITNESS (3 credits)
DIVERSITY (3 credits)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
POLI 203 Intro to Comparative Politics (5)
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)