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 2000
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
Effects of Integrating Literature and Writing into the Mathematics Curriculum on Learning and Understanding in Second Grade Students, Carolyn J. Wakeley
Theses/Capstones from 1999
The Effectiveness of Cross-Age Tutoring in Improving Academic Performance and Student Activities, Kim Baumann
The Effectiveness of a Skill Based Explicit Phonics Reading Program K-2 as Measured by Studetn Performance and Teacher Evaluation, Alexandra B. Dakin
Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement: The Role of Teacher Behaviors in Promoting Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement, Karen Jill Gordon
The Effects of a Word on the Month Program on a Small Independent School, Peter Lavaroni
Educating for a Sustainable Environment, Christina K. Leknius
Effects of English Language Acquisition in English Language Learners in a Sheltered Classroom, Tegan C. McGuinness
Factors that Contribute to the Shortage of Minority Teachers in California Schools: A Review of the Literature, Kelley M. Roa
The Effects of Cooperative Learning on Self-Esteem: A Literature Review, Lucyann M. Tedesco
Theses/Capstones from 1998
The Effects of Personal Goals in Writing Development, Kelly DeBisschop
College Preparatory Mathematics: Student Achievemnet in a Nontraditional Algebra Program, Jane Decker
The Effects of Soothing Sounds on Individual Seatwork, Brady J. DeLaurenti
At-Risk Intervention: Student Perceptions of a Calfironia Partnership Academy, Nikola Gwen Hobbel
School Uniforms in Public Schools, Francisco Julian Islas
The Role of Teachers in Class Size Reduction Programs, Mark Medcalf
The Impact of Daily Process Writing with Emergin Writers, Tricia Nance
The Goals and Expectations of Parents and Teachers: A Comparison of Two Schools, Lisa Hill Poett