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 2010
Social and Emotional Learning Strategies to Support Students in Challenging Schools, Zandra K. Marulanda
An Analysis of the A-G Requirement in a Rural California High School, Marc Masao Morita
Road to Equality in South African Education: a Qualitative Study, Kevin O'Brien
College Readiness of Urban High School Students in the United States: The role of Technology in Preparing All Students for College, Eileen Vollert O'Kane
Monitoring English Language Learners Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient, Janet G. Raiche
Implementaing Literacy Circles to Enhance Student Achievement Within a Phonics Based Curriculum, Kelly Ryan
Implementing Educational Science Televison in the Third Grade Classroom, Ashley Shear
Using Electronic Books to Increase Elementary Students’ Motivation to Read, Lauren Ashley Short
Assessment Practices with English Language Learners for Entry Into Special Education Programs, Ellen Speiser
Identifying Obstacles to Incorporating Ocean Content into California Secondary Classrooms, Jennifer Stock
Preparing California Public Middle School Students For Scientific Inquiry into Environmental Issues, Gretchen L. Thompson
Elementary Writing Instruction Using Picture Books, Lura Viera
Positioning Techniques to Reduce the Occurrence of DeQuervain’s Tendonitis in Nursing Mothers, Alison Virzi
Environmental Education for Sustainability Projects: Inspiring and Facilitating Implementation, Ashley Williams
Project Based Learning for Life Skill Building in 12th Grade Social Studies Classrooms: A Case Study, Daniele C. Zimmerman
Theses/Capstones from 2009
Using Direct Instruction to Enhance Student Achievement in a Self-Paced High School Mathematics Classroom, Leslie Banta
Place-Based Education and Teaching about Marin County Birds: Curriculum Development for Teachers, Sharon Anne Barnett
Peer Interaction and Writing Development in a Social Studies High School Classroom, Erik Berridge
Change in Educational Policy and Practice Through Online Communities of Practice, Karey Rose Gauthier
Teachers’ Perceptions of Strategy Based Reading Instruction for Reading Comprehension, Katherine D. Gibson
First Grade Students' Experience Using Web-Based Computer Games on Starfall.com to Improve Literacy Skills, Kristin L. Halsey
Effectiveness and Accountability of the Inquiry-Based Methodology in Middle School Science, Cade Hardin
The Use of Melodic and Rhythmic Mnemonics to Improve Memory and Recall in Elementary Students in the Content Areas, Orla C. Hayes