Welcome to RED. RED is an open-access repository maintained by the Minnesota State University Moorhead Library to showcase, preserve, and provide access to the scholarly and creative work produced by the MSUM Community.
A copy of each Dissertation and Thesis written by a graduate student at MSUM as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the graduate degree is deposited in RED. Students registered for Dissertation (799) or Thesis (699) will upload their final approved papers.
For those graduate students that elect to do the Project/Action Research and have registered for 696 or 796, uploading the project is optional. The two options:
- Completion of the submission form only; no upload.
- Completion of the submission form and upload of project only when approved by project advisor.
Please discuss your options with your advisor.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2024
Do Journaling Activities in Middle School Physical Education Classrooms Improve Student Participation, Dain Kalkbrenner
Mastery Learning Approach with Formative Assessment Process to Encourage Student Success in Mathematics Classroom, Erin Kruckenberg
Comparing Online and Traditional Assessment Practices in Middle School Mathematics, Maxwell Krueger and Kathy Enger
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
Using Positive Reinforcement to Increase Student Engagement in The Classroom, Ismail Adam Ismail
How to Make Inclusion Work in Your Preschool Program, Shelly Aldinger
How to Make Inclusion Work in Your Preschool Program, Shelly Aldinger
Race Matters: Factors That Impact Recruiting Black Teachers in Minnesota, Tonya Allen
Nature-Based Group Therapy for Women Living with Depression Through a Narrative Lens, Cora Anderson
Family Engagement in Schools: Family Engagement Guide, Sara Anderson
CORRELATION OF PERCEIVED QUALITY OF PROGRAM AND RETENTION AMONG ONLINE NON-TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE STUDENTS, Rachel Axness
Lindsay Corporation, A Financial Analysis Report, Cade Bakke
Self-Analysis, Madison Bear
The Effect of Student Agency in a Kindergarten Classroom, Rachel Bedel
A Comparison of Two Approaches To Promote Multiplication Fact Fluency In Fifth Grade, Jordyn Berger
Student Perceptions of Co-Teaching, Megan Berg
Child-Parent Psychotherapy Training for Mental Health Agencies to Address Symptoms of PTSD in Trauma-Exposed Children in Early Childhood, Emily Josephine Bochman
Exploring the Effect of Optional Homework on Test Scores, Brett Brenden
Supporting Native American Families in Schools, JaNace Christjohn
Embracing Hope: A Counseling Group for Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment, Emily Clayton
The Effects of Verbal Fluency Interventions: Phonemic versus Semantic Fluency Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease, Brian Connelly
Using Readers' Theater to Increase Fluency for Second Grade Students, Serena Coyle
Co-Teaching in the ELA Classroom: Content Teacher and ELL Specialist, Sayra Crary
Overcoming Language Barriers with Parents of English Learners, Anissa Elkjer
Effects of Small Group Instruction on Fact Fluency Progress, Kristi Gaida
A Phenomenological Study on Single Parents’ Experiences and Engagement as Their Child Attends Elementary School, Samantha Gort
Leading with Equity through Action: The Theory of Racial and Gender Equity Advancement in Rural Schools, Anna Gross
The Effectiveness of Student Friendly Scales on Third Grade Students aimswebPlus Reading Comprehension Scores, Lauren Grove
Analysis of Self, Parker Hall
Myers Industries Inc. A Financial Analysis Report, Joshua Hollaar
An Analysis of How Daily Reflection Journals about Reading Impact Students’ Motivation to Read, Alyssa Holland
Educator Self-Reflection: Parent Communication Methods in Special Education, Katie Hosch
Impacting Student Self-Efficacy in English/Language Arts: Using Student-Generated Questions in Small Group Discussions, Heather Johnson
How Doctoral Students in a Formal Leadership Program Conceptualize Followership: A Mixed-Methods Study, Katy J. Johnson
Mental Health Literacy Training for Elementary Educators, Anna Joyce
Best Practices in Counseling the Balkan Population: Training for Mental Health Counselors, Arnela Karic
The Effectiveness of Using Phonics Instruction and Interventions in Elementary Classrooms, Brittany Kasprick
The Effects of Goal Setting Practices on Performance Motivation in a Personalized Competency Based Education Learning Model, Emily Klusman
Ashley Kommer's Journey of Resilience, Ashley Kommer
Assistive Technology- Consideration, Consultation, Collaboration, Amanda Kreuger
Therapeutic Treatments for Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder: A Group Manual, Lauren Lauermann
Decodable Readers versus Leveled Texts, Taylor Leitch
The Impact of a Social Emotional Learning Integrated Curriculum on Student Social Emotional Competencies, Karrah Lucht
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Medication Psychoeducation for Adults with Social Anxiety: Training for Mental Health Professionals, Rachel Mathis
A QUALITATIVE APPROACH EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN KENYA, Molly McKinnon
Using Student Goal Setting and Individual Student Conferences to Increase Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Amanda R. McNamee
Ambiguous Loss and Grief Group Intervention for Youth in Foster Care, Courtenay Anne Miedema
The College Search Process of Rural, First-Generation Students, Tia Miles
The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Adolescent Anxiety: A Training for School Staff and Administration, Michael Millard
The Impact of Structured Literacy on Students with Reading Disabilities, Chelby Miller
Analysis of Self: A Deep Dive into Me, Mark Miller
Measuring Perceived Stress Levels and Adaptive Coping Strategies in Undergraduate College Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Sarah Milner
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Stacy Olson, Megan Parenteau, and Monica Parenteau
Throwing away the Late Work Penalty, Anthony Orttel
A.I.M. Handbook Parent Handbook, Emery Palm
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Megan Parenteau, Monica Parenteau, and Stacy Olson
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Monica Parenteau, Megan Parenteau, and Stacy Olson
Ethnographic Research of the Impact of Catalyst Strategies on the Engagement and Relationships within the Classroom for 6th Graders Versus 2nd Graders in General Education, Casey Poland, Rene Beaird, Amber Keller, and Sara Kubicek
Exploring the Role of Student Stories in the College Admissions Appeals Process, Thomas A. Reburn
Early Intervention: Putting the Pieces Together, Kiera Sannes
A Training for Counselors to Work with Dual Diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Justin Sawatzke
The Effect of Visual Arts on At-Risk Students, Nicole E. Seidler
The Effects of Orthographic Mapping in Student Spelling Performance, Kelli Simpson
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety in a school-based setting, Max Skatrud
BEGINNING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF IMPACTFUL SELF-RESILIENCY SKILLS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY, Kjersten Skatvold
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ SENSE OF BELONGING AT A RURAL, MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Danielle Smith
Autism Friendly Lesson Planning: A Universal Design for Learning Training for College Level Instructors, Juliann Stark
Adding Student Choice to the Classroom, Diamond Stram
Supporting Children through Traumatic Loss: A Counseling Group for Children, Sara Swan
Effective Classroom Management Strategies, Matthew Taffe
Socioeconomic Status and Instrument Provision Program Effects on Engagement in Instrumental Music Programs, Zachary Truong
Self-Advocacy for Students with Disabilities, Katie Voronyak
School Counselors Treating Anxiety in Public School Settings: A Group Manual, Sarah DyAnn Voss
Anxiety Reduction Within the School Setting: What known anxiety reducing interventions are most effective in schools?, Cole Walters
Addressing Self-Esteem: A Counseling Group Manual for Upper Elementary Students, Alexis Lee Wanner
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study into International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Teachers' Lived Experience of Professional Growth, Rosamund Whaley
Trauma-Informed Training for Educators, Kristin White
The Impact of Writing Supports on Secondary World History Students, Eric Wicklund
How do faculty and staff perceive the effectiveness of student support systems that promote the retention of First-Generation College Students?, David Shawn Wolff Dr.
Digital Literacy Curriculum: A Case Study Approach to 21st Century Source Evaluation Skills, Joshua Woodley
Clearfield Inc: A Financial Analysis Report, Logan Zajac
Vista Outdoor Inc. A Financial Analysis Report, Zackery Zajac
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2022
Self-Advocacy Perceptions of Special Education Students in the General Education Setting, Ann Anderson
Emotional Regulation in a Kindergarten Music Class, Jessica Anderson
Mental Health Education Curriculum Training for Staff in K-12 Public Schools, Tracy Athmann
Essential Components for Maximizing Paraprofessionals in the Special Education Field, Marissa Bader
Duluth Holdings, Inc A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Hannah Bankers
The Effect of Choice in Reading: Motivation, Engagement, and Enjoyment, Jennifer Barberg
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A More Severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? A Training for Mental Health Professionals, Sadie K. Baxter
The Study of Morphological Awareness for English Learners, Jane Beeninga
Shoe Carnival, Inc. A Financial Analysis, John Beeninga
Flipping the Classroom: Flipped Learning and the Performance of High School Algebra 2 Students, Brett Bergeson
PERCEPTIONS OF RURAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AROUND LEADING ONGOING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES, Randal A. Bergquist