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
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
Supporting Writing Skills in the Common Core State Standards for Students in Grades 3-5 with Executive Functioning and Learning Difficulties: A Teacher’s Toolkit, Elizabeth Anne Conlon
Screen Time, How Much is Too Much? The Social and Emotional Costs of Technology on the Adolescent Brain, Katherine Lynn DeWeese
Long Term English Language Learners: Failure is Not an Option, Jennifer Diaz-Zamora
Opportunity and Access: High School Coursework and its Impact on Student Self-Perceptions, Cassie K. Ferguson
Teachers Creating Safe School Environments: Prevention of Elementary Student-to-Student Bullying, Heather B. Gant Bradley
Self-Advocacy; The Importance of Building Interpersonal-Communication and Help-Seeking Skills in Elementary School Children, Daniel H. Gasparini
Self Esteem in Pre-Teen Girls, Carrie Webb Jacob McCormick
Serving the Student-Survivor: Exploring the Transitional and Psychosocial Needs of School-Aged Children with Cancer and Chronic Illness, Devon Malia Lanin
The Importance of Effectively Teaching Social Skills to Students with High-Functioning Autism, Michaela Elizabeth Mirsky
Distributed Leadership in Schools: Conditions for Success, Daniel Noble
The Effects of iPad Apps on Student Achievement in Literacy for Children in 2nd and 3rd Grade, Deena M. Reyes
Assessment to Guide Individualized Transition Plans from School to Post-School for Children Ages 14+ with Moderate Disabilities, Kevin William Skidmore
Communication: The Key To Collaboration Between Special and General Education Teachers, Alexandra Slatoff
Through the Looking Glass: Examining the Practice of Science Classroom Dissection with a Multi-faceted Lens, Melissa Marie Witte