1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Political Science
(57 or 72 credits)
Department of Political Science
College of the Social Sciences
Why study Political Science? The study of Political Science 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 Political Science Pre-Law Option BA International Affairs Minor in Political Science Asia Studies Certificate Public Policy and Administration Certificate Political Science Major (57 or 72 credits) Required Courses (27 credits) POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5) POLI 202 Introduction to Political Theory (5) POLI 203 Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) or POLI 204 Introduction to International Politics (5) POLI 490 Senior Capstone: Globalization (5) POLI 493 Portfolio Assessment (2) POLI 400 Topics in American Politics (5) or POLI 401 Topics in Political Theory (5) or POLI 402 Topics in International Relations and Comparative Politics (5)
Department Chair
Dr. Kevin Pirch
233P Patterson Hall Cheney, WA
Department Assistant
 Nita Holbert 233 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA
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
WALLA WALLA C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
POLS& 202 American Political Science (5)
POLI 100 Modern Political Science in American Context (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
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)
CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)
HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5)
PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)
SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WST 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5)
HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5)
HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5)
HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5)
PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5)
POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.