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
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
Enhancing Learing With the Use of Assistive Technology for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Tin Fan
Algebra II: Gatekeeper Course An Examination of CST Proficiency Levels in California and The Bay Area, Laurie Allyn Hailer-O'Keefe
Teacher Preparation and Confidence Regarding Post-Secondary Transition Plans, Dale Heffernan
Special Educators' Perceptions of Paperwork Demands and Job Efficacy: A Qualitative Study, Deborah K. Imhoff
How Does Classroom and Behavior Management Preparation Impact Performance and Confidence Among Elementary School Teachers?, Katyellen Lindroos
Developing Academic Self-Efficacy: Strategies to Support Gifted Elementary School Students, Lauren Merriman
The Effectiveness of Hospital School Re-Entry Programs for Children with Life-Altering Illness or Injury, Karen Lynne Mixon-Martin
Home/Hospital Instruction: Instructional Approach to Working with Students with Major Depressive Disorder, Cara Newman
A Dialogue About Race: African-American Teachers Discussing History and Experience of African-Americans in the Teaching Profession, Christina Clair Owens
Informing Parents and Educators about the importance of preschool for English Language Learners: A Guideline, Marinique Simone Perry
Redundancy, Discrimination and Corruption in the Multibillion-Dollar Business of College Admissions Testing, Monica Ellen Rizzo
Creating Critical Thinking Writers in Middle School: A Look at the Jane Schaffer Model, Richard A. Roybal
Advanced Spanish Language High School Students: Perceptions of Spanish Instruction, Understanding, and Cultural Appreciation, Susan Malanche Smith
Parent and Educator Perspectives of ASD Learning Environments in Public Charter Schools: A Qualitative Study, Victoria Marie Starr Soria
Educational Concerns of Implementing Biosand Water Filters in Rural Uganda, Matthew Engman Spowart
Fostering Resilience in At-Risk High School Students, Ann Tepovich
21st Century Success Strategy Programs fo At-Risk Middle School Students, Karen Ulshafer