The Archbishop Alemany Library began the collection of electronic master's theses and capstone projects in 2012; this collection represents the theses that have collected since then.
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Theses/Capstones from 2002
Tails as Teachers: Animal-Assisted Therapy and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stephanie E. Weiss
Teacher-led VS. Peer-led: Discovering a Format for Engaging Literature Discussion In a Seventh Grade Classroom, Christine Olson
The Advantages and Disadvantages of an Early Bird/Late Bird Program, Lisa Gockel
The Determination of Initial and Subsequent Group Placement of Students at the Middle School Level, Robin M. Selfridge
The Impact of Grade-School Retention on Self Esteem and Decision-Making in Five Adult Lives, Christie Tanner
The Relationship Between Art in Schoool Curriculum and Adolescent Depressive Tendencies, Sara A. Post
The Relationship Between Teacher Training and Experience and Successful Referral of Students Affected with Attention Deficit Disorder, Jo Briner-Jones
The Spiral Symbol: Yesterday and Today, Jill L. Waterfield
Understanding Teachers' Rationale for the Weekly Spelling Test, Julie Stearn
Use of the Kinetic Family Drawing to Assess for Familial Alcoholism, Sarah Rubin
Theses/Capstones from 2001
A Correlation Study Using the Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale and the Coopersmith Sel-Esteem Inventory (School Form) With Fourth and Fifth Grade Students, Monica M. Garcia
Addressing the Needs of Children With Exceptional Abilities, Chelsea Elizabeth Morgan
An Educational Video Illustrating the Theories of Margaret Naumberg and Edith Kramer: "Art as Therapy" and "Art as Psychotherapy", Philip J. Lawson
At-Risk in First Grade, Paula Bradshaw
Changing the High School Core Literature, Catrina Tuft
Coaching Students to Success, David Plescia
Effective Strategies for Managing Aggressive Behavior, Janine Arendt
In the War Zone: How the Vietnam Experience Changed the Profession of the Television News Correspondent, Larisa Joy Reilly
Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible: Orleanna Breaking the Sequence and the Sentence of Wome's Oppression Through the Use of Women's Culture, Maureen Downs
Literature-Based Exploration: Efferent and Aeshtetic, Kathryn Prather
Peer Conflict Mediation: An Examination of Peer Conflict Mediation in High Schools, William Coley
Reflections on the History of Creativity, Elizabeth W. Smith
School Gardens: Raising Environmental Awareness in Children, Shira Brynjegard
Teacher's Perception of Art Education in the Kindergarten Classroom, Ellen J. St. Amand
Teaching About Religion in the Public Schools, Philip E. Benezra
The Inner Game of Teaching: What is it and How can It Make Us Better Teachers, Michael Schulist
The New Face of Bilingual Education: Is It Worth the Battle? One School's Struggle, Stache Drese
Two Weeks to the Italian Renaissance: A Guided Tour of the Painting, Sculpture, and Architechture of Italy, Paul Raccanello
Theses/Capstones from 2000
A Blind Study Using the House-Tree-Person Test to Determine Birth Order, Amalia Leigh Collins
Academic, Athletic, and Social Influences of a Winter Tutorial on Elite Athletes, Barbara A. Sorba
Alternative Assessments for Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities in the Areas of Reading and Writing, Maeve Garvey
Art Therapy Can be Used to Detect Triggers That Cause Violent Behavior, Steven Edmonds
As I Effect, So Shall I Be Affeted: An Exploration of the Role of Emotional Intelligence Within a Second-Grader's Self-Image, Amy Kristine Burnett
Astraea Unmasked: The Desires of Aphra Behn, Maureen O'Donoghue
Effects of Integrating Literature and Writing into the Mathematics Curriculum on Learning and Understanding in Second Grade Students, Carolyn J. Wakeley
Farewell, Kelsey: An Historical Overview and Oral Histories of a Disappearing Gold Rush Town, Ellen Durand Olson
How Can a Teacher Succeed in an Inclusive Classroom, Nadine Rae Mosness
How Character Education and Conflict Resolution Strategies Foster a Positive Learning Environment, Faranz Heydari
How Does the Use of Simulations Enhance Fifth Graders' Multicultural Understanding of Social Studies, Victoria Sattinger
How Play in the Kindergarten Classroom Can Suport Student Success in Meeting the California Language Arts Standards, Cecillia L. Quintana
Inside the Heart of the Hollywood Hooker, Paula Gloistein
Paris and Patronage: Christine De Pizan and Her Writer's Market, Cynthia J. Sawyer
Project Based Learning in a Sheltered Classroom, Leilani N. Gillis
Project Based Learning in a Standard-Based System, Jennifer McClellan
Providing the "Release" Through an Art Therapy Journal While Promoting Insight: For Adolescent Self-INjurers, Melissa Ciappetta
Reflections of American Spirituality, Gail J. Tierney
Single-Sex High School Choice and African-American Girls Why do African-American Girls Choose and Stay at a Single-Sex High School?, Gabrielle Dobel
The Aesthetic Philosophy of John Cage and the Visual Arts of the Twentieth Century, Craig Griffeath