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 2018
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
Theses/Capstones from 2017
Differentiated Instruction for 1st Grade Advanced Learners in Mathematics, Patricia Cawley
High School Student Concussion Recovery Program: Teacher Involvement in Student Academic Transitions to Classroom and to Sports, Brittany Diego
Reading Workshop Conferences: Effect on First Grade Student Reading Ability, Samantha Everbeck
The Benefits of Music Education on Academic, Behavioral, and Communicative Skills with Middle School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah V. Foley
Cultivating Engagement Through Student-Centered Learning in a High School Media Art Class, Dyane Goldman
Factors in Public School Settings that Result in Teacher Agency, Jessica Hadid
The Role of Administrative Support in the Retention of Special Education Teachers, Atinart Koonkongsatian
Sustaining Millennials in Teaching Careers: A Comparison of Entering and Veteran Teacher Views: A Pilot Study, Michelle LeMieux
The Benefits of Music Education in the Mild to Moderate Special Education Classroom, Grades 3-5, Kimberly Lloyd
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning: Evaluation of the Use of Scientific Inquiry to Support Argumentative Writing in the Middle School Science Classroom, Gabriela Mastro
Gaining Proficiency in French Through Service Learning: An Action Research Project with Secondary French Students in California and Secondary Students in a French School in France, Stephanie R. Richards
The Phenomenon of Teacher Burnout: Mitigating its Influence on New Teachers, Kaila Sanford
Effects of Dialogic Reading in a Special Day Class, Donna Senn
Dance Education in an Urban Kindergarten Classroom, Anna M. Veelman
Improving Reading through Fine Motor Skill Development in First Grade, Tyler West-Higgins
Theses/Capstones from 2016
Challenges Facing First Year Chinese International Students In a California Private School, Shelby Bumgarner
Guiding Sixth Grade Language Development in Mathematical Content Acquisition through Student Centered SIOP Instruction, Leah Callister