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. Terrance MacMullan 229 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6020 tmacmullan@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 and Sciences BA in Philosophy (49 or 64 credits) Modern languages, Literatures, 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) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 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) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 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) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) 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.