General EWU Information
International Field Studies (IFS)
The
mission of Eastern Washington University's (EWU's) Field Studies is to
provide students participating in inter-cultural exchanges with the
opportunity to increase their understanding of unique people and places,
develop confidence in themselves as world observers and gain an
appreciation of higher education as an important partner in achieving
future goals.
Working closely with educational travel program
directors, Eastern Washington University has developed a series of
courses corresponding with various travel itineraries. Courses have been
designed to complement and enhance the educational value the student
receives from the program.
IFS credits earned are university
level, resident "quarter system" credits and will appear on an official
EWU transcript. Credits earned are usually transferable to other
colleges and universities. Since 1980, more than 45,000 credits have
been transferred by Field Studies students to the college or university
of their choice.
University Accreditation
EWU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for the teaching of liberal arts and teacher education. It is approved by the U.S. Attorney General for non-quota immigrant students and is also on the approved list of the American Association of University Women.
The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Washington State Board of Education have accredited and fully approved Eastern's teacher education program.
Resident Credit
Field Studies courses offered at EWU are designated as quarter system resident credit courses. The courses are Undergraduate Affairs Council approved courses taught by in the academic departments of Art, Education, History, Social Studies and Journalism. The courses are open to enrollment by and graded in direct competition with regularly enrolled undergraduate students at the university. The courses are directed study courses and are repeatable if the student travels to a different region.
Junior High School Eligibility
Junior high students generally may not register for more than one university credit. Exceptions may be requested with the following documentation:
- A
letter from the parents or legal guardian and the student's principal
that attests to the student's need and academic potential to
satisfactorily complete an Eisenhower Center course.
and - An
official copy of the student's academic transcript showing a cumulative
GPA of at least a 3.0, or a combined SAT of at least 950, or an
acceptable ACT score, or a PHS rating on the Stanford test.
or - An official college or university transcript which shows the student has earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
No other exceptions will apply. Note: See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Other Information Available Through the Online Course Site
The course syllabus and journal samples are linked to the online course site as well as a copy of the forms that you will need to complete your assignments. Some course sites contain information and a picture of your instructor and additional information on assignments (such as samples by previous students). We are adding to these course sites regularly, so be sure to check out what is available.
Changing Your E-Mail Address
If you need to change your email address, contact us at 800.541.2125 or 509.359.6256 or email ifsprogram@ewu.edu.
Grades / Transcripts
Students must individually request copies of their transcripts in writing from:
Registrar's Office
Eastern Washington University
201
Sutton Hall
Cheney, WA 99004-2448
View complete information on the EWU Transcripts page at www.ewu.edu/transcripts.
Disclaimer
Note: Credit will not be granted unless the student successfully completes both the academic and travel phases of the program. Exceptions to the states course requirements will be granted by EWU only under extenuating circumstances. Refunds will be granted according to official university policy. EWU will make the final determination on matters in question.
Eastern Washington University complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran.
