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:
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2025
THE ROLE OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE CLASSROOM: A GROUNDED THEORY APPROACH, Matuor Dot Alier
Lived Experiences of Role Identity and Perceived Stress in Fargo-Moorhead Area School Counselors, Mary Jo Andersen
Analyzing the Influence of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Cases and Their Impact On Society, Ivy J. Anderson
School-Based Trauma-Focused Small Group for Early Elementary Students, Kalli F. Anderson
What Makes Me the Counselor I Am?, alison m. ayotte
A Strong Start: Crafting an Onboarding Experience for Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, Dael E. Babb
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF NEURODIVEGENCE ON THEIR SELF-EFFICACY IN TEACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ADHD AND AUTISM IN RURAL MINNESOTA, Nicolle D. Bettcher Erickson
Addressing Postpartum Depression: A Counseling Group for Women after Childbirth, Christine Bolton
Phenomenological Study of Disabled Student Experiences Related to Inclusive Learning Environments in Public Higher Education, Kristin Burgess
Administrators’ and Teachers’ Perceived Importance of the Holistic Framework for Professional Development Elements: Survey Research, Adrianna Cate
The Impact of Project Based Learning on Student Motivation, Ashlee Cournia
Path to Empowerment: A Trauma Group of High School Students, Megan Cowden
Improving 1st Early Reading Skills Using Functional Phonics, Alison Cruickshank
Analysis of Self: Bloody Fingers & Bald Spots, Cregyn DeMarce
Radical Resilience: Empowering Mothers and Defeating Barriers Through Accessible Trauma Treatments, Kristen Dodds
The Influence of Social Media on Speech-Language Pathology Practices, Kira Y. Engebretson
Hyperfocused on Growth: An ACT group manual for college students with ADHD, Kathryn E. Erickson
Changing styles: Creating a Secure Attachment for Parents and Children with Insecure Attachments Group Manual, Crystal Finnell
Restorative Practices In Action: A Hands-on Guide for K-12 Schools, Rosa Frazee
Alexithymia: A Review of Existing Literature and a Prospective Route for Future Training, Jessica C. Friedman
A Program Evaluation of a Schoolwide Behavioral Support System: Implementation and Impact on Behavior and Instructional Time, Samuel D. Fuller
Mental Health in Youth Sports: A Training for Coaches, Kennedy M. Geller
Cultivating the Identity Development of Multiracial Clients: A Group Psychotherapy Manual for Young Adults, Chesnea Shea German
Effective Strategies for Addressing Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers, Katelyn Green
Analysis of Self: Journey of Healing, Mahlet T. Habtemeskel
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TEACHERS’ COGNITIONS AND SELF-EFFICACY OF READING INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS, Jenna N. Hafner
Counseling Guided Manual: Using CBT to Reduce Media Addiction and Depression Symptoms, Grace Halverson
My Story: Analysis of Self, Sydney A. Holub
Lasting Impact of Friendship: A Group Manual for Meaningful Connections in Adolescence, Kristen M. Hull
Improving Behavior Using the CICO Intervention with a Fourth Grade Student With a Disability, Jessica Huneke
Identity Development in Adolescent Females through Mentorship, Kelly L. Jones
Identity Development in Adolescent Females through Mentorship, Kelly L. Jones
Defining the School Counselor Role: A Training for Clarifying Responsibilities in Schools, Megan Jean Jorgenson
A Search For Belonging and Reflection, Skyler Kaess
Examining the Nexus of Communication, Leadership, and Employee Satisfaction in Community Colleges: A Mixed-Methods Exploration, Sudhir J. Kamath
Analysis of Self: April Marie Ketelhut, April Ketelhut
Gender Disparity In Sentencing, Lucinda M. Kpelapauee
Analysis of Self: A Dive into My Personal and Professional Life, April Kratcha
A Phenomenological Study of Factors that Impact Math Achievement in a Rural Midwestern Elementary School, Calina K. Krogen
Depression and Anger in Male Adolescents: A Cognitive Behavioral Group Manual, Ellen Nichole Lindquist
The Effectiveness of the Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills (HOPS) Intervention for High School Students, Logan Hobbs Logan Hobbs
Containing Multitudes: An Analysis of Self, Lauren McNeil
Analysis of Self: How My Story Became My Purpose, Alexis Miller
An Educational Guide to Early Childhood Special Education, Rebecca Morehouse
Differences in Reported Mental Health for Schools Which Either Ban or Allow Smartphones, Krista Moyer
Digging Deep with Daisy Murillo, Daisy V. Murillo
Early Introduction to Hearing Assistive Technology: A Curriculum for Young Children and Families, Laura M Watkins
Understanding My Journey: A Self Analysis of Personal and Professional growth., mindy L. Ost-Schullo
Evaluating the Impact of the Unstuck & On Target! Curriculum on A Student Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Cassandra Peterson
Building Independence: A Monthly Insight into Functional Living Skills Assessment and Growth, Derek Porozinski
Grief Group Therapy Manual for Adolescents in School, Ella G. Richards
A Psychocosocial Behavior Modification that Impacts Social Belonging in College Students, Julia Roland
Adolescents and Technology - The True Impact of Tech, Paige A. Schaefer
Analysis of Self: My Journey to Healing and Helping, Chelsea C. Schultz
Through My Eyes: A Self-Analysis, Miranda Sommerfeld
Plan B Project: Analysis of Self, Ariel Syvertson
PBIS High School Training, Cassandra Tensen
A QUALITATIVE LOOK AT RELATIONSHIPS FROM A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE, Shayna Vastila
Addressing Poor Attendance: A Counseling Group Manual For Upper Elementary Students, Haley Wollschlager
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2024
Adolescent Anxiety and the Effects of Coping Cat, Alea Al-Juhari
Understanding the Experiences of Secondary Students Identified as In-School Truant and Their Perceived Contributing Factors to Truancy: When and What Caused the Disconnection, Joshua Donald Andres
The Brain is the Body: A S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Self-Regulation and Learning, Jennifer Autumnstar
School-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Using the C.A.T. Project Intervention with a Middle School Student, Anna Grace Bartels
The Importance of Adopting a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach: A Training for School Counselors, Emily Bauer
Improving First Grade Sight Word Fluency Using the Reading Racetrack Intervention, Samantha Beneke
Teacher-Paraprofessional Collaboration in Special Education, Amber Blilie and Mary Spillum
Most Likely to Succeed: Which Factors Influence College Students in Completing Their Two-Year Computer Degree and Graduating from College, Nathan Blommel
Teacher Retention: A Qualitative Analysis of Issues Surrounding the Retention of Special Educators, Ryan Brumwell
Understanding Practitioner’s Perceptions of Speech and Language Therapy Services in the Juvenile Justice System, Julia Buendgen
Using a Modified Check-In Check-Out Intervention as Supplemental Support to Increase Consistency of Positive Behavior, Liliana Cannella
The Well-being of College Students Who Participate in a Regular Yoga Nidra Practice, Angie Clark
A “How to Guide” of Tier 2 Reading Interventions, Nolan Coyle
Trust Judgements of Facial Stimuli, Linsey Culkins
Premarital Counseling and Education Group, London Defender
Finding My Purpose, Alyssa Eichhorn
Gifted Students with Physical and Health Disabilities: Characteristics, Identification, and Programming, Terence Friedrichs
Cultural and Societal Influences on Perceptions of Police Legitimacy and Trust in Law Enforcement Among Minority Communities, Carmen A. Fry Sandoval
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL SUPPORTS TOWARD GRADUATION: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY, Heather Giese
Analysis of Self, Janna Gilbertson
The Impact of the Master Schedule on Student Perception of Teacher-Student Relationships in Minnesota Middle Schools, Jonathon Graff
Addressing All Areas of Child Development Through Early Intervention, Allison Green
Dungeons and Dragons as a Therapeutic Intervention Training, Samuel Grove
Use of Social Narratives to Target Inferring Behaviors with a Kindergarten Student, Danielle Hall
Self-Monitoring Intervention for Students with ADHD, Nikki Heggelund
A Personal Journey of Self-Reflection, Brooke Heil
Stigma in Special Education Services with Student Focused Solutions, Deion Heinen
Empowering Math Skills: Integrating Add+VantageMR (AVMR) as an Intervention for Individuals with Learning Disabilities, Christa Heisler
Self-Discovery: Healing the Past, Embracing the Future, Ashley Helgeson
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Juvenile Delinquency, Abigail Holmquist
Faculty Perceptions of College Readiness: A Phenomenological Study at a Two-year College, Jackie Jackson
The Mass Murder Epidemic of the United States: Policy, Reflections, and the Way Through, Isaiah Johnson
Best Practices for working with children who have experienced sexual abuse: A Training Resource Manual for Mental Health Counselors, Olivia Johnson
Do Journaling Activities in Middle School Physical Education Classrooms Improve Student Participation, Dain Kalkbrenner
Examining the Effect of UFLI Reading Intervention with 1st Grade Students, Adara Kamarainen