1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study philosophy? Immanuel Kant noted that philosophy teaches us to think for ourselves. It also encourages us to put ourselves in the place of others, so that we occupy the standpoint of universal humanity. Above all, it enjoins us to think consistently. Skills Learned An American Philosophical Association pamphlet notes that employers in the business community “want and reward many of the capacities which the study of philosophy develops,” such as:  Problem-solving  Clear communication  Organization of ideas and issues  Assessment of pros and cons  Ability to boil down complex data Complementary Courses Many philosophy students have found the following courses offered at EWU to enhance their understanding of the field and engage their minds in new and different ways:  Modern Languages, such as German and French  Government, such as Marxism and Nietzsche  Women’s and Gender Studies  East-West Philosophies and Religion  Perspectives on Death  The Human Prospect  Foundations of Social and Behavioral Sciences Theory Program Director Dr. Christopher Kirby 229 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6503 ckirby@ewu.edu Department Chair Dr. Florian Preisig 133 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6001 fpreisig@ewu.edu Department Assistant Kerri Sadowski 229 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7064 ksadowski@ewu.edu Sample Careers Law Medicine Accounting Business Higher Education Associate in Arts BA in Philosophy (49 or 64 credits) Modern Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3) HIST131 Latin American History (3) HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3) MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3) PHIL111 World Religions (3) POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3) SOC102 Social Problems (3) SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3) ENGLISH COMPOSITION (6 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition (3)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 102 English Composition (3)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (6 credits) PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)PHIL 211 Intro to Philosophy (5) COMMUNICATION (3 credits) COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. CRITICAL THINKING (3 credits) PHIL 201 Logic and Critical Thinking (3)PHIL 210 Critical Thinking (5) MATHEMATICS (3-5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LAB SCIENCE (8 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 courses) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (12 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3-4 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (13 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) ANTH225 Native People of North America (3) AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3) ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3) HIST240 American Indian History (3) SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3) SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU. *1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.