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.
Student submission guidelines are available on the left menu of this page.
➱ Browse by degree name.
➱ If you are looking for works older than 2018, they may be on the shelves of the library and listed in the library catalog.
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2024
Best Practices for Counselors Working with Children Who Have Been Victims of Sex Trafficking, Samantha Maier
Implementing a Career Development Program for 7th Grade Students, Courtney Danielle Martinson
Vaping in the Schools: A training for educators, Samantha McDaniel
Student-Centered Task Box Instruction, Mikayla Meece
The Selective Mutism Intervention Guide: A Guide for School-based Professionals, Katherine Menning
Analysis of Self: My Roller Coaster of a Journey, Emily Meyer
Pragmatic Factors of Nationally Ranked NCAA Division II Men's Golf Teams: A Grounded Theory Inquiry, Ekren Miller
Getting Real: Examining the Effectiveness of Authentic Learning In the English/ Language Arts Classroom, Tanya Miller
Becoming Me, Teddy., Theodore Murray
Analysis of Self: The Unfortunate Exploration and Development of Myself, Owen L. Myhr
ADHD & Self-Esteem: A Group Psychotherapy Manual for Young Adults A, Spencer Neisen
Kimberly's Kaleidoscope: A Journey into Self-Discovery, Kimberly Novotny
The Use of Coping Power to Reduce Problematic Behavior with a 4th Grade Male Student, Megan Francine Oliver
Accessing and Implementing Assistive Technology in a K-4 School, Victoria Olson
COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, Jill Ortega
Increasing Self-Esteem In Early Adolescents, Megan Ostendorf
Analysis of Self: A Personal and Professional Journey, Lara Overbeck
Improving Reading Outcomes Using LANGUAGE! Live and Repeated Reading with Three Fourth Grade Students, Kylie Jo Parisien
A Qualitative Study Focused On Understanding P-12 School Leadership Through the Perceptions of P-12 Educators and Leaders, Amanda Lorraine Pederson
A Journey to Who I Am, Danielle Peterson
The Effects of High-Leverage Practices on Teaching Candidates Math Self-Efficacy, Christine Quisley
Cultural belonging impact on retention intention of non-American international undergraduate students in attendance at U.S.-based postsecondary institutions, April Ray and April Ray
Increasing Positive Behavior Using Be Good People, Cassandra Rostvet
Analyzing Phonics Curriculum for Early Learning, Candice Schultz
Contributing Factors to Special Education Teacher Burnout and Retention, Amy Schulz
Supporting Students with Chronic Pain: A Group Manual for School Counselors, Victoria Shinners
Mental Health Literacy Training for Coaches, Daniel Anthony Simpson
A Trauma Informed Schools Training for High School Educators, Ashlyn Skolness
Resource Guide for the Use of Generative AI In Education, Andrew Smith
Jr. GLOmies Elective Class : Increasing Inclusion and Building positive relationships within our schools, Sarah Sparks
Teacher-Paraprofessional Collaboration in Special Education, Mary Spillum and Amber Blilie
Progress Monitoring Importance, Challenges, And Solutions, Brenda Steffens-Romereim
Collaborating and Supporting Education Support Professionals (ESPs), Macy Stockamp
Descriptions that tell, Katerina Sturgis
Optimizing Special Education with the Use of Technology in the Classroom, Briana Sundet
The Power of Relationships and Behaviors, Preston Teske
Resilient Schools, Resilient Students: Trauma-Informed Education, Tori Teske
The Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions Participating in Mental Health Treatment A Phenomenological Study, Marshall Tutt
Mentor Training Curriculum for Mentor Programs within K-12 Public School Systems, Haley Ulland
Disproportionality of English Language Learners in Special Education, Spencer Van Beck
Analysis of Self: My Journey to Becoming Me, Georgia Wachtler
Mental Health and Police Response Criminal Justice Training Curriculum, Richard Watkins
Understanding the Relationship Between Fidgeting, Academic Performance, and Peer Distractibility, Katlyn Watson
Understanding Disabilities: Developing an Inclusive High School Curriculum with Peer Interaction, Mariah Weiss
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
Using Positive Reinforcement to Increase Student Engagement in The Classroom, Ismail Adam Ismail
Improving Reading Fluency in A Third-Grader Using Read Naturally: A Reading Intervention, Sydney Albertson
The Impact of Literacy Small Group Instruction on Writing Growth in Kindergarten, Taylor Albrecht
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
Exploring the Effectiveness of the Check-In Check-Out (CICO) Behavioral Intervention for Elementary Students, Brant Buysse
Resources for Parent Empowerment in Early Childhood Special Education, Taylor Caspers
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
Enhancing Inclusion: Neurodiversity in the workplace, micah cox
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
Recognizing Teacher Burnout: Utilizing Teacher Retention Strategies to Help Work Life Balance of Educators, Meghann Downer
A Training Module for Paraeducators Using HLP: Social/Emotional/ Behavioral for Teaching Social Behavior, Abbigale Edland
Overcoming Language Barriers with Parents of English Learners, Anissa Elkjer
THE FUTURE TEACHER ACADEMY GROW YOUR OWN: A COMPREHENSIVE AND COLLECTIVISTIC MODEL, Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell
What Limitations Does the Accelerate Reader Program Create When Students Choose Books to Read, Kathryn Franklin
Video Coaching for First-Year Special Education Teachers, Katherine Gadient
Effects of Small Group Instruction on Fact Fluency Progress, Kristi Gaida
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Heggerty's Phonemic Awareness Curriculum with First Graders, Kiana Gilbraith
Culturally Responsive Teaching In Special Education, Tayler Goggleye
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