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 2012
Teaching Through Mnemonics in Elementary School Classrooms, Arianne Waite-McGough
Teacher Education in Integrating Technology Tools in the Elementary Classroom, Karen Jane Wolf
A Realistic View of Returning to the Classroom After Cancer Survival: A Double Entendré, Heidi Suzanne Zimmer
Transforming Education: Engaging Students in the Second Decade of the 21st Century, Tina Zitzlaff
Theses/Capstones from 2011
Better Choices: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Behavior Management Programs, Miguel T. Acuna
Instructional Accommodations for Students with Asperger Syndrome in the General High School Classroom, Myrna Baylis
Using Literature Circles to Increase Readign Comprehension in Third Grade Elementary Students, Shawna R. Briggs
Integrating Theater Arts into the Classroom: The New Responsibiliites of the Elementary School Teacher, Jessica Brock
The Importance of School-Wide Enrichment Programs in Elementary School Settings, Lauren Burris
High School Dropout Rates Among Minority Students in a Northern California Suburban Area, Alexander Chapman
Examining the Role of Principals in the Retention of New Teachers, Katherine Cross
Outdoor Education Opportunities for Middle School Students: Academic and Social Impacts of Adventure Programs, Lisa Gordon
Gender Equity in Science Education, Johanna R. Hall
Developing the Girl as a Leader, Rose Hembrow-Beach
The Influence of Gender Bias on Children in Childcare Settings, R. Ikram
Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers in School: Helping Hispanic Students Acquire Success in Elementary School, Pauline S. Ivey
Community Support for Visual Arts Programs: Artist-in-Residence in a K-6 Elementary School, Monica Kulman Jacobson
The Effectiveness of Teaching Traditional Grammar on Writing Compostion at the High School Level, Gina Jaeger
History Electives in High School: Making Social Studies Engaging, Sean Kelsey
Bridging the Gap in Communication Between School and Home: Impact on Academic Achievement in Primary Grades, Meredith Maestas
The Counseling Challenge: Balancing Student Interests with Societal Pressures, Taylor Mancini
Enhancing Self Efficacy in the Hispanic High School Biology Student: Getting Students to Believe in Their Ability to Master Science Curriculum, Ashley Marie Merian
Theatre Arts Programs: Impact of Cognitive Development in Elementary School Students, Lauren Miller