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 2022
Universal Design for Learning: Inclusivity with Technology in Multicultural and Special Education Classrooms, Katie Hernandez Mendoza
The Impact of Counselor on First Generation Student Access to Higher Education, Marianne Hill
Understanding Mentorship for Underserved Undergraduate Students: A case for holistic mentorship, effective messaging and the removal of silos, Jennifer Lewton Labovich
The Effect of Note Taking on the Recall of Information, Emily Lichty
The Role of Science in Elementary Education, Emily Moran
Implementing Neurophysiological Research into the Lives of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse High School Students, Sabrina Paiz
Critically Teaching Social Studies using an Ethnic Studies Framework: Native American Representation in the Elementary School Curriculum, Erich Schottstaedt
Supporting English Learners in Elementary Classrooms: How Teacher Preparation Affects EL Achievement, Jordan Whitman
Theses/Capstones from 2021
Linguistic Inclusion and Language Acquisition: An Analysis of a Spanish Reading Group, Daisy Barragan
Implementation of Culturally Relevant Teaching in Namibian Classrooms: Understanding Impediments and Identifying Assets, Fransisko Constantino
“Fixed Mindsets” and the Deprecation of Youth Voice, Brenham Cozine
Learnings from the Impact of Online Learning on Elementary Students' Mental and Social-emotional Well-being Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nadeen Hamzeh
Technology as a Tool for Support: Classroom Teachers and Resource Specialists in Collaboration and Communication Practices, Mackenzie Jones
Social and Emotional Learning in a Pandemic: Lack of Cultural Relevancy for Bay Area Elementary Students, Patricia Lopez-Chavez
Creating Counternarratives on Trauma Informed Care Through Student Podcasting, Christopher Low
The Fear of Missing Out Phenomenon and Belongingness in Secondary Students, Minnie McBride
Impressions of School Discipline Efficacy: Contributing Factors to Staff Decision Making Through the Process, Aumrey Moland
Meditation and the Inner Life of Today’s Educator, Summer Nicklasson
Student Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Skill Building, Equity and Empowerment through Arts Education and Technology During a Pandemic, Joanne Osterberg
The Impact of Teacher Identity on Curriculum Design, Willow Regnery
Overcoming the Void: Obstacles to Authentic Culturally Relevant Teaching, Lindsay Rowe
Incorporating Social Media into the Classroom: A Case Study on How TikTok can be Immersed into Classroom Pedagogy, Sara Solomon
The Relationship of Social-Emotional Learning and Self-Advocacy for Students with Disabilities, Chloe Tagawa
Theses/Capstones from 2020
The Perceptions and Experiences of Math Anxiety, Bradley Baas