Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BA in Philosophy
(49 or 64 credits)
Modern languages, Literatures, 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:
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Problem-solving
Clear communication
Organization of ideas and issues
Assessment of pros and cons
Ability to boil down complex data
Complementary Courses
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
Many philosophy students have found the following courses
Law
offered at EWU to enhance their understanding of the field
Medicine
and engage their minds in new and different ways:
Accounting
 Modern Languages, such as German and French
 Government, such as Marxism and Nietzsche
Business
 Women’s and Gender Studies
Higher Education
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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
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.
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (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.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU
These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.
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Foreign Language
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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)
 International Studies (4 quarter
o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
credit minimum)
o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
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GEO 150 Cultural Geography
(5)
o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
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HIST 110 History of Modern East
o HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
Asia (5)
o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
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JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
o HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
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PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
o HIST117 History of India (5)
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POLS& 203 International
o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
Relations (5)
o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures
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POLS& 204 Comparative
Government (5)
(5)
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SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture
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(5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)