1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Journalism? Journalists are in the unique position of interpreting the political, social, economic, and cultural events that affect all members of society. Few careers demand a more varied body of knowledge than journalism and the program at EWU recognizes that the profession is both a discipline of its own and a fusion of many different courses of study. Learning Goals Write in both report and feature story forms Understand local government and the public policy process Be a critical and analytical observer of the American public policy process Observe and write efficiently and clearly about public events and public issues Writing and Internship Opportunities The Easterner newspaper is published weekly by a staff made up entirely of students, who work as reporters, editors, copy editors, photojournalists, and web designers. Additionally, the journalism professors help connect students with Spokane news outlets, public relations agencies, advertising firms, and other organizations looking for interns. Program Director William Stimson 211G Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6034 wstimson@ewu.edu Department Chair Dr. Logan Greene 203 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.2400 lgreene@ewu.edu Department Assistant Diane Weber 203 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6039 dweber@ewu.edu Sample Careers Reporter Editor Magazine Writer Broadcast Journalist Communications Specialist Public Relations Specialist Political organizer Advertising Specialist Associate in Arts BA in Journalism (61 – 62 credits) English 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) Consult your advisor for course options. 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) COMJ 140 Mass Media in a Free Society (3) JRNM 330 Mass News Media (5) 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.