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
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
How Morning Meetings Impact Classwork Productivity, Lisa Parelius
Expectations and Participation among Drama Students, Alexander Pryor
High School Visual Arts and Student Civic Engagement, Benjamin Rupers
Supporting Student Connectedness and Social Satisfaction During Recess, Elizabeth Teasdale Wells
The Student-Leader Voice in Restorative Justice Practices, Amanda Wagner
Natural Learning Environments and the Social-Emotional Development of Students with Sensory Processing Challenges, Denise Elizabeth West
Trauma Informed Teaching to Support Student Social and Emotional Needs, Tara Williams
Repairing Wounds and Promoting Belonging and Resiliency in a Tracked English Classroom, Emily Wolper