Dominican offers graduate programs that culminate in a Master of Science in Education degree designed for educators, and professionals interested in teaching and seek preparation for leadership roles and responsibilities.
Here, you'll find a collection of master's theses produced by students from the Master of Science in Education program.
Theses/Capstones from 2024
Enhancing School Culture through Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) Training and Implementation: Insights from Teacher and Administrator Educators, Grazia Benedetti
From Classroom to College: The Impact of Educators of Color on Long-Term Commitment of Students of Color, Haley Hayes
What's the Problem: Teacher Stress and Student Behavior, Emma Jaime
Challenging Norms, Creating Art: An Anti-Ableist Lens on Visual Arts Education, Alexis Lino
Empowering Achievement: Investigating Leadership, Agency, and Access for First-Generation College Students, Antonia Marcelle Pettit
Effective Classroom Management Practices and the Training Needs for Beginning Educators, Hannah Sinclair
Teacher Voices: Stress and Coping Mechanisms among the Teaching Profession, Jasmine Suttles
Theses/Capstones from 2023
Fostering Intrinsic Motivation Within Secondary Special Education with Attention Towards Teacher Presence and Positive Behavior Support, Desirae Barboza
Accreditation, Affordability, and Accessibility of New Non-Profit Colleges in the United States, Adam Braus
The Effect of Ethnic Studies on White Student Populations, Kelly Coffey
Afterschool Programs: Participation and Belonging in Latinx Students, John Corbolotti
The Barriers Teachers Face When Implementing the Universal Design for Learning Framework, Dana Dacus-Hare
Mathematical Identities and Tracking: An Exploration of Efficacy in Children and Women, Emma Hagan
Experiences and Support Needs of Typically Developing Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Keely Hamilton
Creating Inclusive Interface and Online Learning Environments, Grace Mosher
Equity and Inclusion for Gender Diverse Middle School Students, Xiaoyan Nadler
Community and Safe Spaces for English Language Learners in Bilingual/Dual Immersion Settings, Miriam Pazos
Calmness as a Quality of Teacher Presence and the Impact on Learning, Kiana Pelton
Education as a Source of Hope: An Examination of Teacher Beliefs and the Lack of Support for Children with Chronic Health Conditions, Marissa Schow
Teachers in Elementary Schools…Do They Have What They Need?, Claire Smith
Movement and Mindfulness in the Transitional Kindergarten Classroom, Larisa Ward-Seitz
Improving Collaboration with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Parents of Students with Extensive Support Needs, Isabel Yates
Theses/Capstones from 2022
The Influence of Identity on Art and How it Can Connect Us to Our Community, Christina Aguila