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 2015
Assessment of ELL Written Language Progress in Designated ESL Noncredit Courses at the Community College Level, Janet L. Daugherty
Effective Practices for Developing Academic Language and Writing Skills in English Language Learners in the Elementary School Setting, Jenna N. Emadzadeh
Preschool Experience vs. No Preschool Experience: Long Term Effects on Academic and Social Readiness of Children, Dionne C. Estes
Helping English Language Learners Develop Writing Proficiency Using the Thesis Evidence Model in the High School Social Studies Classroom, Keith R. Fleming
Pre Kindergarten Students Increased Letter Recognition Ability Through the Use of Educational Apps on Tablets for Classroom Instruction, Corrie C. Giugni
Creating a Positive Emotional Climate in an Elementary School Classroom, Nicole Good
Pre-Service Teacher Candidates’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People, Casey M. Halcro
Cultural Views of Special Education, LeAnn M. Hall
Elements of a Strategic Implementation Plan: Implications for Enhancing Combination Classes Using a Multiage Framework, Tracy Harding
Increasing Phonemic Awareness in Kindergarten Students: Using iPads in Language Arts Centers, Michelle Harrison
Common Core Math and Critical Reasoning, Lorna M. Hayman
Building Depth of Understanding of the Concept of Number Sense and Algebra in Students Grades 7 and 8, Catherine Janes
Teacher Perceptions on the Ethics of Using Corporate-Sponsored Curriculum in the Classroom, Laura J. Lightfoot
Exit Tickets' Effect on Engagement and Concept Attainment in High School Science, Amy Mastromonaco
Post Hoc Analysis on the Effect of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Provided to Preschool Children on the Autism Spectrum, Catherine R. Maxwell Dumont
Teaching Students with Special Needs in a Local Catholic K-8 School Setting, Allison A. Pheatt
From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Substance Use Disorder: Perspectives from Recovering Addicts, Elena Potovsky
Analysis of Pre Test and Post Test Performance of Students in a Learning Center Model at the Elementary School Level, Marion E. Schalich
Teacher Perceptions on Changing Instructional Practices in Mathematics with the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards, Esther M. Underwood
African American/Latina High School Girls’ Preoccupation with Concepts of Personal Beauty: The Impact on Self-Worth and Academic Performance, Bobbie Williams
The Effects of Yoga Practice on Classroom Management in an Elementary School Setting, Gail Willits
Theses/Capstones from 2014
Effect of Community on Replacing Aggressive Speech with Prosocial Speech in a High School Classroom for Students with Special Needs, Susan Lynn Binder
Effective Treatment Strategies for Children with Autism in Grades K-6, Lisa Marie Blakley
Class Size Matters: Impact of Class Size on Differentiating Instruction In High School Physical Education, Heather Christine Brabo