Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and Sciences• Develop oral, written and reading proficiency in Spanish• Read and interpret representative texts and cultural productionsin Spanish.• Develop analytical and critical skills that build from textual,cultural and linguistic analysis to the exploration of society.• Translate and interpret to and from Spanish.• Differentiate the major aspects of Latin American and Hispanicculture and civilization from pre-Columbian times to the present.• Demonstrate familiarity with the history and culture of theSpanish speaking world.• A comprehensive familiarity with the history and culture of theregion.Preparation for the Major in Spanish(5 courses and, 22.5 quarter units)SPN 100SPN 101SPN 200SPN 201LIT 100HIS 434106Beginning Spanish IBeginning Spanish II(Prerequisites: SPN 100)Intermediate Spanish I(Prerequisites: SPN 101)Intermediate Spanish II(Prerequisites: SPN 200)Introduction to Literature(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Requirements for the Major in Spanish(11 courses; 43.5 quarter units)SPN 300SPN 300ASPN 301SPN 301ASPN 310SPN 330SPN 350SPN 420SPN 430SPN 450SPN 499Advanced Spanish I(Co-requisite: SPN 300A)(Prerequisites: SPN 201)Advanced Spanish I Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Co-requisite: SPN 300)(Prerequisites: SPN 201)Advanced Spanish II(Co-requisite: SPN 301A)(Prerequisites: SPN 300/300A)Advanced Spanish II Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Co-requisite: SPN 301)(Prerequisites: SPN 300/300A)Literary Readings in Spanish(Prerequisites: LIT 100 and SPN 301/301A)Intro to Lat Am Cultures(Prerequisites: SPN 301/301A)Film and Culture(Prerequisites: SPN 301/301A)Literature and Culture I(Prerequisites: SPN 310/330)Literature and Culture II(Prerequisite: SPN 420)Identity and Multiculturalism(Prerequisites: SPN 310/330)Spanish Capstone(Prerequisite: SPN 430)Upper-Division Electives(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units)The following are strongly recommended:HIS 345GLS 430GLS 440HUM 501Latin American Studies(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)The Global Economy(Prerequisite: ENG 240)Study Abroad(Prerequisite: HIS 320)Global Civic Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)The Modern World, 1500 to the PresentLIT 360LIT 460LIT 463LIT 480PHL 320POL 340SOC 328SPN 490(Prerequisites: English 100/101 and HIS 234)Literary Theory(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Gender and Literature(Prerequisite: LIT 100)20th Century World Literature(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Literature of the Americas(Prerequisites: LIT 100/300)Comparative Religion(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Comparative Politics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Intercultural Thinking and Creativity(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Guided Studies in Spanish (1.5 to 4.5 quarter units)(Prerequisites: SPN 420/430)◆ MAJOR IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY(610-251)Faculty Advisor: Charles Powell • cpowell@nu.edu • (858) 642-1581The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology program offers acomprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of sportpsychology. Graduates of this program are well prepared to seekemployment in entry-level coaching positions and admission tograduate psychology programs at the master’s or doctoral level.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Discuss current trends in psychological research in groupdynamics and sport psychology as it relates to team sports.• Analyze how psychological factors influence performance insports, and techniques to increase performance and reduceanxiety.• Analyze how psychological tendencies and physiology worktogether to improve or reduce athletic efficiency.• Conduct a basic data analysis and statistical calculations toanalyze psychological data.• Discuss the history of sport psychology and analyze its role inthe development of contemporary psychological theories andsystems.• Discuss the basic principles of biomechanics and kinesiology asthey relate to athletics.• Describe the ways in which issues of diversity andmulticulturalism influence group interactions and performance.• Apply psychological theory to coaching situations.RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology degree, studentsmust complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 76.5of which must be completed at the upper-division level and 45 ofwhich must be completed in residence at National University. Thefollowing courses are specific degree requirements. In the absenceof transfer credit, students may need to take additional generalelectives to satisfy the total units for the degree. Students shouldrefer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures forspecific information on admission and evaluation.Preparation for the Major(2 courses; 9 quarter units):MTH 210 Probability and Statistics*(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)*May be used to satisfy general education requirements.