FirstSTEP: Academic Planning Worksheet
We see each student as a unique individual with particular educational needs and desires. Academic advisors will assist each student in making
informed choices with regard to general education requirements, university graduation requirements, academic majors and elective coursework.
Working from a broad-based understanding of university policies and procedures, academic advisors will consistently share accurate, current and
pertinent information allowing each student to maximize their educational opportunities. A personal relationship between student and advisor facilitates
and accelerates the student/university interaction.  Ad v i s i n g P h i l o s o p h y
Today:
 Begin designing your fall schedule.
 Meet your academic advisor; discuss your class selections.
 Register for your fall classes and take a copy of your schedule home with you.
What I need to know to make my class schedule…
Consult your academic advisor as needed to circle choices & fill in the blanks. You will need your EWU ID
number and PIN code for EagleNET to register for classes. You can receive assistance with your ID and
PIN from your advisor OR at Records and Registration-201 Sutton, with photo id.
English Placement: ENGL 100  112  101  201 ______________________________________________
Mathematics Placement: Score____ MATH 103  104  114 or Graduation Requirement MATH__________
Computer Literacy: Choose one- (A)Literacy Testing http://www.ewu.edu/x23397.xml
(B)CPLA 100/101
(C)CPLA 120
Major/Minor Interest Areas:_________________________________________________________________________
Major/Minor Appropriate Classes:___________________________________________________________________
If needed, have I met my foreign language degree requirement? YES
 NO_______ Financial Aid? YES  NO
(12cr min required)
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(WUE)
Appropriate Support Classes or Special Programs? ___________________________________________________
Any Advanced Placement (AP), Running Start, IB, CLEP or other college credit or degrees?________________________
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In consultation with your academic advisor…select classes based on your placement results, your interest areas, transfer
credit evaluation as applicable, your life schedule and any special programs in which you are participating (for example:
University Honors, Eastern Advantage, Living Learning Communities, to name a few.) –See other side for class choices.
My Class Schedule:
Sample Schedule*
Plan A - 18 Credits
ENGL 101
Composition
5 credits
HIST 110
US History
5 credits
MUSC 212
Music Appreciation
5 credits
•________________________________2 credits
PHED 150
Fast Fitness
2 credits
•New Student Orientation ITDS 197
ITDS 197
New Student Orientation
1 credits
•________________________________5 credits
•________________________________5 credits
•________________________________5 credits
1 credit
*This sample does not represent every career path or student
situation, please consult your academic advisor for more details.
Plan B - 15 Credits
•________________________________5 credits
Notes:
•________________________________5 credits
•________________________________2 credits
•________________________________2 credits
•New Student Orientation ITDS 197
1 credit
Online Catalog @ www.ewu.edu/academicadvising
(please consult university catalog for complete degree requirements.)
I need to call to make my next appointment…_____________
_____________________________is my Academic Advisor.
________________________________is their office location.
_______________________________is their email address.
___________________________________is their phone #.
Mathematics Graduation Requirements (all require specific placement or prerequisite coursework)
Elective Courses* (section specific)
Choice depends on your major interest areas, please consult your academic advisor. (5-10 cr)
Mathematics 105 & 106—(MATH) Pre-calculus I & II. Science, math or technical. 10cr
Mathematics 115—(MATH) Reasoning & problem solving. Non-science or non-technical. 5cr
Mathematics 161—(MATH) Calculus I. Science, math or technical. 5cr
Mathematics 200—(MATH) Finite math. Intro to matrices, probability and more. Business. 5cr
Mathematics 211 & 212—(MATH) Structures of elementary Math I & II. Elementary education. 10cr
Mathematics 301—(MATH) Discrete math. Logic, set & graph theory. Computer science. 5cr
Mathematics 380—(MATH) Elementary probability & statistics. Science or technical. 5cr
New Student Orientation (Interdisciplinary Studies (ITDS)197 —Sept.
18 throughout the first week of the quarter. 1cr
Counseling, Educational, Developmental Psychology (CEDP) 190Explore, discuss and teach skills that are alternatives for managing
risky behavior. 2cr
Career Development (CRSV) 210-Explore vocational interests. 2cr
Wellness for Life (Health Education (HLED) 115-Intro on basic
concepts of personal wellness, develop strategies for behavior
changes with a holistic approach. 3cr
Management (MGMT) 296-Introduction to business. 3cr
Students are required to have 8 general education core requirements to graduate. Generally, no more than one
Physical Education (PHED) 125,150,151—Various PE classes at
requirement per list will count towards the required 8 so you must spread your choices over the lists within Humanities/Fine specific or flexible workout times-see EagleNET & Blackboard. 1-2cr
Art, Social Science and Natural Science. Choices are greatly affected by your major/minor interests & transfer credit,
*consult your academic advisor for more options.
so consult with your advisor for most efficient options. Classes range 4-8 credits each.
Core Requirements
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS
List 1: Literature
English 170—(ENGL) General survey of literature, poetry, short stories.
General Modern Languages 212 (GNML) Modern world literature.
Humanities 210 (HUMN) Ancient literature.
Humanities 211 (HUMN) Medieval/Renaissance literature.
Humanities 290 (HUMN) Basic ideas & values in western culture during the Renaissance.
Spanish 170 (SPAN) Spanish literature. No knowledge of Spanish language required.
List 2: Fine Arts
NOT performance classes, more history/appreciation classes in different areas of the arts.
Art 213—(ART) Art history, look at slides of paintings, sculpture, architecture. Learn about artists
and their works, different time periods of art.
Film 214—(FILM) History of film. Study films, film terminology, write film critiques.
Humanities 290-(HUMN) Basic ideas & values in western culture during the Renaissance.
Music 212 —(MUSC) History of western classical music. Listen to classical music, learn simple
music theory, learn about composers, their lives, their famous works.
Theatre 202—(THTR) History of theatre. Learn terminology of the theatre, read plays, watch at
least one live play, do some skits.
List 3: Philosophy
Humanities 215—(HUMN) Intro to religion. Learn about major world religions, their basic beliefs.
Humanities 270-(HUMN) Various viewpoints on human nature, our place in the world, your life.
Humanities 290-(HUMN) Basic ideas & values in western culture during the Renaissance.
Philosophy 210—(PHIL) Basic logic, more mathematical in approach & truth tables.
Philosophy 211—(PHIL) Intro to philosophy. Read essays by Plato, Aristotle, other classic
philosophers. Discuss big life questions.
Philosophy 212—(PHIL) Intro to ethics. Read & discuss nature of right & wrong.
Philosophy 213—(PHIL) Moral Issues in America. Read more contemporary essays on
controversial subjects like abortion, gun control, death penalty, gay marriage.
University Honors 101(8cr), 102(8cr)--(HONS) 101 counts as 1 Humanities core requirement & 1 Social Science core requirement, 102 counts as 1 Humanities core
requirement & 1 Social Science core requirement. * by invitation only, contact Mary Benham 509.359.2822 for more info.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
List 1: Economics or Government
Economics 100—(ECON) Intro to basic economic theory. How wealth is created, interest rates,
inflation, marketing, business, supply and demand.
Economics 200 and 201—(ECON) More in depth economics series for business majors.
Government 100—(GOVT) Intro to the American political system, how it was created, how it works,
could include current political topics.
First Year
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Meet with your academic advisor early
each quarter and begin degree planning.
Explore your academic & career interests.
Explore interpersonal factors (interests,
personality) related to academic and
career goals.
Use multiple resources to maximize your
undergraduate experience (advisors,
student orgs, study groups, volunteering,
electives).
Clarify your personal values, especially as
they relate to academic & career choices.
Assess your skills & strengths.
Second Year
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Consider narrowing your interests or
studying one of them in more depth.
Meet with an advisor in the major(s) that
you’re considering & declare if ready.
Continue assessing your skills, strengths,
& interests.
Explore connections between your
interests & strengths & potential careers.
Arrange for experiences to clarify your
goals & interests, including part-time
employment, meeting with faculty & staff,
shadowing a professional in a field of
interest to you, studying abroad,
volunteering, or applying for internships.
Refine choices & officially declare major.
List 2: Social Sciences
Anthropology 101—(ANTH) Study of people within a cultural context, compares both ancient/native
cultures & modern culture. Studies family systems, politics, economics in society.
Communications 208—(CMST) Study of how society is affected by books, magazines, sound/video
recording & the internet.
Counseling, Educational, and Developmental Psychology 201—(CEDP) More developmental
approach, how people grow & change over their lifespan.
Geography 101—(GEOG) Human geography. Studies how environment influences culture.
Psychology 100—(PSYC) Study of individual behavior & the brain, abnormal behavior,
experiments, theorists like Freud.
Sociology 101—(SOCI) Also studies people & society, more focus on modern culture.
Third Year
List 3: History
History 105—(HIST) Western civilization/European history. Ancient history through 1700s.
History 106—(HIST) Western civilization/European history. 1700s to the present.
History 110—(HIST) Survey of American/North American history.
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University Honors 101(8cr), 102(8cr), 103(8cr)--(HONS) 101 counts as 1 Humanities & 1 Social Science core requirement, 102 counts as 1 Humanities & 1 Social
Science core requirement, 103 alone counts as 1 Social Science core requirement & with 104 includes 1 Natural Science core requirement. *by invitation only,
contact Mary Benham 509.359.2822 for more info.
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Discover how your interests & skills apply
to the world of work.
Research multiple career options.
Network with at least 3 people who work in
a field of interest to you.
Identify educ. and/or additional skills you’ll
need to attain employment or training in
your field (is grad school for you?).
Articulate what you’re studying & why.
Fourth Year
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Apply for graduation.
Research employment or grad school
options & start applying.
Understand & be able to market your skills
& education to employers & grad schools.
Continue networking & assessing your
options.
NATURAL SCIENCES Your choices heavily depend on your interest areas so please consult your advisor for a more detailed list.
 EWU Student Tech- Essentials 
Must complete at least two subject areas: biology(BIOL), chemistry(CHEM), environmental
If you are not sure what these are or how to use them, ask
science(ENVS), geography(GEOG), geology(GEOL), physics(PHYS).
your advisor or consult http://techEZE.ewu.edu.
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University Honors 103(8cr), 104(1cr)--(HONS) 103 alone counts as 1 Social Science core requirement & with 104 includes 1 Natural Science core requirement. *by
invitation only, contact Mary Benham 509.359.2822 for more info.
Additional University Graduation Requirements-(consult the university catalog for more info on these requirements.)
CULTURAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY – complete one course
Designed to acquaint you with ethnic & gender cultures within the United States & other parts of the world.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – complete one course, (note: foreign language credits may count, ask your advisor.)
Global focus covering history, culture & politics of different countries & regions of the world.
SENIOR CAPSTONE-(senior standing required) either ITGS 400 or major department capstone/coursework.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-(required for Bachelor of Arts(BA) degrees) either 2 years of single foreign language in high school
or 1 year of single foreign language at the college level.
Important Dates
Orient. & Housing Start Fri 9/18
Fall Qtr Classes Start Wed 9/23
Tuition Due
Wed 9/30
EWU ID # and PIN
EagleNET
Blackboard (Bb)
EWU Email
Eagle AXIS
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