Examines the principles governing learning and conditioning, including acquisition, extinction, stimulus generalization and discrimination, schedule effects, avoidance and punishment, biological influences, and the systematic application of learning principles in the modification of behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 110. NS

Examines the development of modern approaches to the understanding of personality. Detailed comparisons of the major theoretical systems proposed to explain personality structure and dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 110. HWC

Survey of psychological, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic variables that influence communication. Defines competent communicators in a variety of situations; explores appropriate tools to alter communication behavior.

Development and practice of public speaking skills and rhetorical strategies. Focuses on informative and persuasive speaking skills with an emphasis on speech research, organization and delivery. ETH

Students will design and implement a major research project in conjunction with a faculty adviser. Prerequisite: Permission of adviser.

Familiarizes students with the professional vocabulary and cultural nuances necessary to successfully communicate in Spanish in the medical field. Prerequisite: SPN 209 for SPN 228; SPN 240 or SPN 242 for SPN 328. CD

Familiarizes students with the professional vocabulary and cultural nuances necessary to successfully communicate in Spanish in the business world. Prerequisite: SPN 209 for SPN 227; SPN 240 or SPN 242 for SPN 327. CD