Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Philosophy
(49 or 64 credits)
Modern Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
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
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that
Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
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.
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
Communication (3)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHIL 211 Intro to Philosophy (5)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU
These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.
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Foreign Language
o
Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is
required for graduation.
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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)
• ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural
Literature (3)
• HIST240 American Indian History (3)
• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures
(3)
• HIST131 Latin American History (3)
• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
• HIST 210
• 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)