Important Notes and Conditions

• A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
• The bolded numbers below are shared (cross listed) courses with other departments. These courses can count only once for credit [Example: AMST 160 is the same as POLS 160 and may only count as AMST or POLS]. Consult course catalog or meet with an advisor.
• “P” grade only allowed in the electives area. Check with your intended transfer university for minimum grade requirements.
• Only 100 and 200 level coursework as specified allowed.
• Universities may have other specific admission requirements in addition to those of the transfer degree.
• Students in transfer degree programs should follow current degree requirements to ensure their transferability to four-year baccalaureate colleges or universities.

Written Communication: 10 credits

• English 101 and 201

Quantitative (Mathematics): 5 credits

• Mathematics 107, 138, 141, 142, 148, 151, 152, 153, 130, 171, 172, 208, 238, 254 or Business Administration 240

Notes: Math 171 and 172 are designed for elementary education teachers. EWU requires mathematics 107

Humanities: 10 credits

Maximum 5 credits can be a performance/skills course (indicated by *)

Choose two different subjects:

Suggested Humanities:

• Art 105, American Sign Language 121, Communication Studies 101

Or choose from:

• American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
• Anthropology 208
• Art 101, 103, 105, 110*, 111*, 112*, 120*, 121*, 150*, 151*, 153*, 201, 202, 203, 205, 221*, 222*, 225, 240*, 242*, 252*, 253*, 260*, 261*, 280*
• Communication Studies 101, 103, 104, 112, 115, 119, 120, 121, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 143, 144, 145, 146, 161, 163, 201, 202, 210, 216, 220, 240, 241, 260, 261, 280, 285
• Dance 130*, 131*, 140*, 141*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 202*, 203*
• Drama 101, 151*, 152*, 153*, 161*, 200, 206*, 210, 212, 215*, 224, 230*, 251*, 252*, 253*, 280*, 281*
• English 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 131, 210, 215, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 237, 238 239, 241, 244 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 253, 254, 255, 263, 264, 265, 266, 276, 279
• Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 120, 121, 140, 152, 210, 255
• History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146, 147, 148, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
• Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
• Music 100*, 101*, 102*, 103*, 104*, 105, 106*, 107, 109*, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 130*, 131*, 135*, 136*, 139*, 140*, 143*, 150, 151, 152, 153, 156, 157, 200*, 203*, 205*, 206*, 210, 211, 212, 240*, 243*
• Philosophy 101, 102, 112, 115, 122, 160, 201, 225, 234, 235, 236, 237, 247, 248, 260, 265, 267

Only one single language for a maximum of 5 credits allowed in Humanities.

• Arabic 121, 122, 123
• American Sign Language 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Chinese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• French 121, 122, 123, 131, 132, 133, 221, 222, 223, 231, 232, 233
• German 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Italian 121, 122, 123
• Japanese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Spanish 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223

Social Sciences: 10 credits

Choose two different subjects:

Suggested Social Sciences:

• Anthropology 206
• History 101
• Psychology 100
• Sociology 101

Or choose from:

• American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
• Anthropology 100, 105, 106, 180, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 220, 234, 235
• Business 101
• Communication Studies 102, 230
• Economics 100, 201, 202, 260
• Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 105, 109, 120, 121, 130, 140, 152, 200, 210, 241, 255
• Geography 100, 102, 105, 200, 207, 250, 258, 277
• History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146, 147, 148, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
• Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
• International Studies 105, 150, 200, 201, 202, 204, 227, 230, 234, 261, 280
• Philosophy 102, 112, 122, 160, 201, 248, 260, 265
• Political Science 101, 121, 122, 123, 125, 155, 160, 175, 201, 202, 203, 204, 220, 227, 230
• Psychology 100, 109, 110, 200, 203, 205, 209, 210, 220, 240, 250, 257
• Sociology 101, 105, 120, 121, 122, 150, 201, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 240, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 255, 256, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265, 268, 270, 275

Lab Sciences Distribution: 6 credits

Choose one:

• Astronomy 101, 201
• Biology 100, 108, 150, 160, 162, 211, 212, 213, 241, 242, 260, 275
• Botany 110, 113, 120
• Chemistry 105, 121, 131, 161, 162, 163, 261 262, 263
• Environmental Science 207, 250
• Geography 206
• Geology 101, 103, 208
• Oceanography 101
• Physics 100, 104, 109, 114, 115, 116, 121, 122, 123

Early Childhood Education Core Coursework: 48-50 credits

Complete all:

• Early Childhood Education 171, 172, 181, 191, 192, 193, 201, 204
• Education 150, 204, 240

Choose one: 3-5 credits

• Education 114 or Psychology 200

Electives: 1 credit or sufficient to meet minimum degree total of 90

Select in consultation with the Early Childhood Education Advisor.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Our General Education requirements have a cultural diversity component. For a list of courses that satisfy the requirement, visit our General Education requirements page.