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 2013
Mood Congruency Effect on Academic Content Retention for Emotionally Disturbed High School Students, Lara M. Corkrey
Factors That Impact a Child on the Autism Spectrum in the General Education Classroom, Ashley Meredith Davis
Adult Independent Living Outcomes for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lisa B. Dedmore
The Effect of Intensive Reading Intervention on California State Testing Scores in a Small Rural Middle School, Mackenzie Erickson
The Relationship Between Positive Behavior Support and Task Completion in the Elementary School Setting, Kristin Renee Freiberger
The Relationship Between the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills, Sarah Christine Horky
iGeneration: The Social Cognitive Effects of Digital Technology on Teenagers, Eugenia A. Ives
Critical Issues for Administrators of Specialized Schools, Amanda Thomas Kirk
Integrating Social Emotional Learning into Secondary Curriculum, Marilyn Janette Lindsay
Enhancing Student Academic Performance and Overall Health Through Standards-Based Physical Education, Haley Elizabeth Marcoux
The Importance of an Appropriate Social Media Policy for K-12 Education, Dawn M. Mawhinney
Effective Practices in Science Instruction in an All Girls School, Holly Hoyt Posner
Examining the Role of Corporate Sponsorship in the Public School System: Appropriate Pathways, Maria Potter
Workshop-Style Instruction: Comparing Achievement and Attitudes of English Only and English Language Learning Students, Jennifer Marie Radtke-Rodgers
Identifying Characteristics in Low SES and Bicultural Parent Groups That Enhance Their Capacity to Enact Successful Change, Karen Lynn Rosenquist
The Effect of Small Learning Communities on the High School Experience for At-risk Students, Chelsea Tina Springer
Health and Fitness Awareness in Schools and Student Impact: A Quantitative Study, Meena Marie Tepas
Play-building: Creating a Documentary Theatre Performance in a High School Setting, Philip Wieger van Eyck
Understanding Synesthesia and Impact for Learning, Kateri Lynn Wheeler
Effects of School Choice on Math Performance, Rachel Ricioli Wittenberg
Theses/Capstones from 2012
Building Collaboration Through Project-Based Theater Design, Heather Rose Basarab
English/Spanish Dual Immersion Elementary School Programs Factors to Consider, Sara Drozdowicz
Culturally relevant Education and Skill-Based Education for Sustainability: Moving Towards an Integrated Theoretical and Methodological Framework, Elizabeth Echeverria