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National University BA Sport Psychology

2021 – 2022
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and National University

  • • One of only a handful of undergraduate degrees in the nation in sport psychology.
    • Designed for students with an interest in the mental skills and techniques associated with high level performance in sport.
    • Courses focus on both theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline, and provide a wellrounded program for students pursuing careers in coaching, athletic training, and player development.
    • Our faculty is comprised of professionals with extensive teaching, research and applied experience, and includes some of the finest consultants in the field. • At degree completion, students are prepared for graduate training in sport psychology, and, if desired, eventual national level certification in applied sport psychology.
  • Ryan McGill, Center Director
    rmcgill@nu.edu
    National University Oxnard Campus
    (818) 932-2461

    National University, Oxnard Campus
    1000Town Center Drive
    Oxnard, CA 93036
    (818) 932-2461 (Admissions Office)

    Financial Aid Advisors
    (818) 932-2472 or 2473

  • GPA
    2.0 cumulative GPA from all regionally accredited institutions attended is required and/or high school diploma.

    Transcripts
    Students must submit official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended. o Students with less than 60 semester units through transfer must submit high school transcripts.

    Cost
    $277.50 per quarter unit including the 25% COC tuition scholarship.
    Standard tuition rate $370 p/quarter unit.
    Total cost dependent on # of transfer units

Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology

Term 2021-2022
Duration 1-2  years depending on transfer coursework
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: $271.50 p/quarter unit - includes COC 25% tuition scholorship
Graduation Fee: $150
Format Accelerated 1 Course Per Month (4-Weeks); Hybrid Format – Online assignments with courses meeting 1 night per week and 1 Saturday per month (5 onsite meetings p/month) at COC/UCEN. 
Scholarships COC Tuition Scholarship: 25% scholarship per class, per month; Students save $407 per class by taking NU classes onsite at the COC/UCEN location.
Units 120 semester units or 180 quarter units are required to earn a bachelor's degree.
General Education CSU or IGETC GE Certifications are highly recommended to meet general education (GE) requirements. Additional GE coursework may be needed in the absence of
CSU/IGETC GE Certification. 69 S/Units Minimum Required.

Upper Division Requirements and Major Preparation COC Course Equivalency 3 Courses, (9 S/Units)
MTH 210 Probability and Statistics  MATH 140

3

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology PSYCH 101 or 101H

3


SOC 350 Cultural Diversity
No course equivalency 

3

Sport Psychology Major Courses No course equivalency

39 S/Units

PSY 302 Foundation of Sport Psychology  

3

PSY 448 History of Sport and Sport Psychology No course equivalency

3

PSY 300 Social Psychology of Sport  

3

HUB 441 Research Design and Analysis No course equivalency

3

PSY 303 Motor Learning No course equivalency

3

PSY 440 Sport Psychology for Coaches No course equivalency

3

PSY 443 Culture and Sport Psychology No course equivalency

3

BIO 385 Biomechanics of Sport No course equivalency

3

BIO 386 Exercise Physiology No course equivalency

3

PSY 340A Counseling Techniques I No course equivalency

3

PSY 445 Applied Sport Psychology No course equivalency

3

PSY 442 Seminar in Applied Sport Psychology No course equivalency  3
PSY 485 Sport Psychology Senior Project No course equivalency 3
Upper Division Electives  No course equivalency 3 Courses, 9 S/Units
PSY 432 Social Psychology No course equivalency 3
PSY 433 Cognitive Psychology No course equivalency 3
PSY 446 Positive Psychology No course equivalency 3