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 2001
School Gardens: Raising Environmental Awareness in Children, Shira Brynjegard
Peer Conflict Mediation: An Examination of Peer Conflict Mediation in High Schools, William Coley
The New Face of Bilingual Education: Is It Worth the Battle? One School's Struggle, Stache Drese
Addressing the Needs of Children With Exceptional Abilities, Chelsea Elizabeth Morgan
Coaching Students to Success, David Plescia
Literature-Based Exploration: Efferent and Aeshtetic, Kathryn Prather
The Inner Game of Teaching: What is it and How can It Make Us Better Teachers, Michael Schulist
Reflections on the History of Creativity, Elizabeth W. Smith
Changing the High School Core Literature, Catrina Tuft
Theses/Capstones from 2000
"The Silent Classroom": A Study of One Classroom Management Strategy on Disruptive Ninth Grade Classrooms, Robert E. Blake
As I Effect, So Shall I Be Affeted: An Exploration of the Role of Emotional Intelligence Within a Second-Grader's Self-Image, Amy Kristine Burnett
The Girl Who Cried "Why?": Using Inquiry/Constructivist Methodology to Create Integrated History/English Webpages with Academy Sophmores, Kim A. Culbertson
Single-Sex High School Choice and African-American Girls Why do African-American Girls Choose and Stay at a Single-Sex High School?, Gabrielle Dobel
Alternative Assessments for Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities in the Areas of Reading and Writing, Maeve Garvey
Project Based Learning in a Sheltered Classroom, Leilani N. Gillis
The Use of Sensory Integrative Tool in a Third Grade Classroom and How it Affects Student Posture, Cynthia Haydon
How Character Education and Conflict Resolution Strategies Foster a Positive Learning Environment, Faranz Heydari
Project Based Learning in a Standard-Based System, Jennifer McClellan
What Challenges do K-5 Substitute Teachers Face and How can a School Support Their Efforts, Christine Menagh
How Can a Teacher Succeed in an Inclusive Classroom, Nadine Rae Mosness
How Play in the Kindergarten Classroom Can Suport Student Success in Meeting the California Language Arts Standards, Cecillia L. Quintana
How Does the Use of Simulations Enhance Fifth Graders' Multicultural Understanding of Social Studies, Victoria Sattinger
The Use of Multiple Intelligence Curriculum in a Fourth Grade Classroom and How it Enhances Student Self-Esteem and Motivation in Learning, Rebecca Sherman
Academic, Athletic, and Social Influences of a Winter Tutorial on Elite Athletes, Barbara A. Sorba
What's the Sign for Help? A Study Investigating the Use of Sign Language in Hearing Classrooms, Rebekah Thomas