1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Political Science
(57 or 72 credits)
Department of Political Science
College of Social & Behavioral Science and Social Work
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
Kevin Pirch, Ph.D
Patterson Hall 223P
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
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English 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)
POLS& 202 American Government (5)
POLI 100 Modern Government in American Context (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLI 203 Intro to Comparative Politics (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLI 204 Intro to International Affairs (5)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
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)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Political Science (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)