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 2019
Lesson Study: Professional Development for and Collaboration Between General and Special Educators, Natalie Corsini
Life Skills for Life-Long Learners: Teaching Functional Skills to Elementary Students with Special Needs, Emily H. deRecat
Empowered Learning Systems in Student Success, Craig C. Laupheimer
Student Perspective on Accessing Accommodations in the General Education Classroom, Whitney Long
Teacher Perspectives on Student Behavior and ACEs in Elementary Education, Bridget Mudd
Student Voice: How the Presence of School-Wide Student Voice Initiatives at the Elementary Level Impact the School Community, Danielle O'Reilly
Building an Empathetic Society: The Hidden Curriculum of Art, Katherine Randall
Harmonizing Social Emotional Learning for Students with Special Needs, Deema Shihadih
Fragile Strength: Math Self-Efficacy of High Achieving Girls, Tristan Tang
Reexamining Homework to Teach Executive Functioning in Elementary Schools, Rachel Zalles
Theses/Capstones from 2018
"Or I May Live...": Meaning-Making and Mortality, Hannah Bright
The Impact of Rigorous Curriculum in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms, Lauren Clough
Stronger Together: A Case for Team Teaching in the Elementary School Setting, Jenna Christine Degan
Expanding the Walls of the Classroom: Difficulties and Successes in Expedition Based, Experiential Education, Jaime Evans
The Cost of Going Big: Class Size in Middle School Physical Education, Jason Gatti
Understanding Student Perception of Failure to Promote Self Worth, Stephanie Grubaugh
Eliciting Student Voice to Explore the Need for Culturally Responsive Teaching in Secondary Schools, Henna Lopez Rahimi
How to Best Support Individuals Growing up with a Special Needs Sibling, Lauren McDonell
What Makes a House a Home? Supported Living Environments for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rose Meadows
Responsive Classroom Approach: Teachers’ Experience with Implementation, Rachael Olmanson
Effects of Social-Emotional Instruction on the Behavior of Students with Learning Disabilities, Kelsey Olson
21st Century Stewardship: The Role of Educational Equity in School Sustainability Programs, Marissa Page