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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Please discuss your options with your advisor.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
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
Improving Phonemic Awareness Skills Using Heggerty with Two Kindergartners, Amber Hausmann
Transition Time Affecting Instruction Time in Middle School Classrooms, Rachel Heinze
Body Positivity: A School Counseling Group for Adolescents, Zoe Justine Hess
Effects of Life Space Crisis Intervention on Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders, Lindsay Hoffmann
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
Student Aggression and Teacher-Related Trauma, April Hyde
Impact of Brain Breaks on Student Engagement in an Upper Elementary Classroom, Hannah Jaeger and Stephanie McWilliams
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
Ethnographic Research of the Impact of Catalyst Strategies on the Engagement and Relationships within the Classroom for 6th Graders Versus 2nd Graders in the General Education Classroom, Amber Keller, Casey Poland, Rene Beaird, and Sara Kubicek
The Effects of Goal Setting Practices on Performance Motivation in a Personalized Competency Based Education Learning Model, Emily Klusman
Avoiding Burnout: Newsletters that Promote Special Education Teachers Well-Being, Kayler Knott
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
Teaching Techniques for Improving Student Behavior and Performance in Classrooms: A Review of the Literature, Mackenzie Laughlin
Standards Based Inclusive Preschool Curriculum, Bridgette Leigh
Decodable Readers versus Leveled Text, Taylor Leitch
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 Use of Self Regulation an Autoethnography, John Morgan
Reflecting on ECSE Parent Coaching: Integrating High Leverage Practices 2, 11 and 16 with Parents of Children Birth through Age 2, John Muhlenpoh
Anxiety and Internalizing Behaviors: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in School Using The Coping Cat Program, Lena Nycklemoe
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
Reading Instruction, Interventions, and Process, Chelsey Pederson
Analysis of Self, Peace Peter
The Effectiveness of the Unstuck & On Target Curriculum on Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emma Peterson
The Effects of One-on-One Interventions on Kindergarten Students., Laura Peterson
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
Implementation of Equine Therapy into Treatment Programming for Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Gabrielle Rayfield
Exploring the Role of Student Stories in the College Admissions Appeals Process, Thomas A. Reburn
Multi-Level Inclusive Classroom: Framework to Successful Implementation, Meghan Rettke
Manipulating The Distance of Inter-letter and Inter-word Spacing To Improve Reading Accuracy and Speed in The Dyslexic Student, Jon Roemmich
Resource Handbook to Support Families Implementing Conscious Discipline Strategies, Kelsey N. Roth Mrs.
A grounded theory for the dissatisfaction of asynchronous online education among community college students, Scott Sandok
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
Use of a Computer-Based Social Skills Intervention, Adventures Aboard the S.S. GRIN, to Improve Appropriate Vocalizations, With an Elementary Student With Autism., Erica Marie Steinkamp
Resilience Small Group: A small group for upper elementary students, Devyn Stenzel
The Impact of Podcasts on Listening and Reading Comprehension in a Secondary English Classroom, Denetre Stetz
Adding Student Choice to the Classroom, Diamond Stram
Using the Taped Problems Intervention to Increase Math Fact Fluency, Michaela Stratmoen
Supporting Children through Traumatic Loss: A Counseling Group for Children, Sara Swan
Effective Classroom Management Strategies, Matthew Taffe
Steps Toward Success: Mentoring Novice Teachers, Megan Thompson and Megan Elizabeth Thompson
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
Student Well-Being Check-In Tool for Secondary Teachers, Eva Walker
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
IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS) AND ITS IMPACT ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS, Brittanie Watson
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
The Impact of Mindfulness on Perceived Stress and Academic Performance Among English Language Students in Central Asia, Laurie Wolfe
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
Goal Setting and Self Monitoring Among High School Students With Exceptionalities, Madison Worms
Resource Handbook to Support Families Implementing Conscious Discipline, Amber Zabel
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