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.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2022
Transition Guide and Supports for Families of Adolescents with Disabilities, Chelsey S. Traut
Effects of Phonemic Awareness and Oral Reading Fluency, Melissa Vetsch-Larson
Mindful Resources: A Guide to Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Lexi Marie Vogel
An Analysis of Self: Fifty-five, Ross M. Walther
Helping Create Successful Transitions from Family-Centered Service Plans to Individualized Education Plans and Services, Emily Welle and Emily Welle
Autism: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Counseling Journals, 1986-2021, Danielle Weller
A Discourse Analysis of Cheers, Paul Wiesenborn
Evaluating Healthcare Leaders: A Competency Assessment of Rural Healthcare Management within the Midwest, Heather Winkler
MasTec, Inc. - A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Haley Wolfe
The Impact of MTSS on Student Engagement, Jennifer Zbacnik Martin
A Group Counseling Manual on Grief for High School Students, Alison Ziegler
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
Using Differentiation Instruction and Multiple Intelligences to Motivate Students, Roberta Aakhus
The Use of Leveled Literacy Intervention to Increase Letter Sound Fluency in a First Grade Student, Theodora Ajani
Empowering Learners through Habits of Mind and Personalized Pathways: An Ethnographic Study, Megan Amundson
Student Perceptions Regarding Alternate Forms of Free Time/Mindfulness, Ann Anderson
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. Financial Analysis, Nomin Baasandavaa
Trauma-Informed Practices Amongst Early Childhood Indigenous Students, Linda Bajan
HLP Professional Portfolio, Laura Baker
Social Media Awareness: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health, Megan Beattie
Implementation of Social Emotional Skills to Students with a Developmental Delays During a Pandemic, Monica Beier
The Impact of Daily Yoga in a Kindergarten Classroom, Amanda Bennett
Parent Coaching: Supporting Caregivers of a Child with a Disability, Ryann Beukema
The Effects of a Shared Vision of Teacher Leadership on Classroom Teachers’ Instruction, Tiffany Bockelmann
The Exploration of Why Burnout Occurs with Registered Nurses Who Work in Psychiatric Care Settings, Jenna Booth
Recovery Network Awareness: A Training Guide to Help Clients Choose an Aftercare Program for Sobriety, Thomas Bosek
Preceptorship Within Accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Programs: A Pragmatic Mixed Methods Study, Angela K. Brekken
Attitudes and Behaviors Involved in Sustained Silent Reading, John Brumback
Standard Specific Student Achievement Scores and the Impact on Teacher Incorporation of Standards, Knowledge of Standards, and Student Achievement, Jeffrey Burgess
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected High School Student Mathematical Anxiety During Distance Learning., Ryan Christiansen
The Road Less Traveled: An Insight to the Educational Journeys of American Indian Students in Higher Education, Kristina Cirks
The Impact of Self-Management Skills in Elementary Classrooms, Erica Clark and Mackinzie Sorum
Implementation of the AIM Social Skills Curriculum, Jennifer Cook
An Autoethnography in Jejueo Revitalization, Trevor Cook
A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Perceptions of Single Mother College Students, Jamaica DelMar
In This Together- A Collaborative Family Support Group Project, Gena Dempsey
Grief Small Group Curriculum: Small Group Activities for Upper Elementary Students Dealing with Grief, Jessica Dobmeier
Impact of Explicitly Teaching STEM Careers on Students’ Interest in Pursuing a STEM Career Among 8th Grade Students, Katherine Dosland
Counselor Burnout: An Agency Response Manual, Kaitlin Doyle
The Impact on Organization Behavior in a Telecommuting World and the Potential Impacts on the Business, JERRILYNN DVORAK
Strategies to Overcome Special Education Teacher Burnout, Amber Eastwood
The Impact of Direct Instruction of Social and Emotional Learning Skills on Academic Achievement in the 6th Grade Classroom, Erik Ecklund
Body Image and Eating Patterns in Older Adults, Anna Ellenson
Action Research: Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Implementing Restorative Practices, Hannah Erickson
Adverse Childhood Experiences and How They Affect Student’s Overall Functioning in the Academic Setting, Cynthia Fiedler
Adverse Childhood Experiences and How They Affect Student’s Overall Functioning in the Academic Setting, Cynthia Fiedler
Effects of Small Group Math Interventions for Math Achievement, Brittany Folk
Burnt Out Educators: A Phenomenological Study of Minnesota Teachers, Hannah Frink-Levenhagen
Co-teaching: How and Where to Begin in a Middle School, Janaya Fugleberg
The Effectiveness of Teacher-led versus Technology-Based Reading Interventions, Shelby Geiser-Norgaard
The Effects That a Flipped Classroom has on Engagement and Academic Performance for High School Mathematics Students, Jordan Geraets
Results of Incorporating Multicultural and Inclusive Children’s Literature in an Elementary Classroom, Sarah Gerber
The Uneducated Teacher: Why Students with a Traumatic Brain Injury are Misunderstood, Addie Geske
Implementation of Word Solving Strategies During First Grade Guided Reading, Kimberly Ann Gienger
Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions about the Language and Literacy Skills of Their Students, Toni Gohman
The Impact of Inquiry-Based Professional Development on Educator Self-Efficacy, Kaia Grant
Examining Teacher Leadership: The Perceived Challenges of Being a Teacher Leader, Noelle Hiedeman Green
Professional Development for Paraprofessionals, Virginia Haman
A Mirror’s Tale: Understanding Myself Through a Reflection, Sequoia Harmon
Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research (STAR Program) Curriculum Review and Implementation, Cassidy Harrington
Executive Function: What It Is and How It Affects Reading Comprehension, Abegail Harthun
Technology or Pencil and Paper: How do fifth graders best learn math facts?, Carrie Hartwig
Decreasing Disruptive Classroom Behavior Using the Good Behavior Game in a Second-Grade Classroom, Sarah Hawn
Effects of Play-Based Learning on Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills, Kristen Heidecker
All You Wanted to Know About Your IEP ~ But were afraid to ask., Shannon Heifort
Using Structured Work Task Systems to Foster Generalized Task Management and Independence in Kindergarten and First Grade Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders., McKenzie Helgeson
Using Structured Work Task Systems to Foster Generalized Task Management and Independence in Kindergarten and First Grade Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders., McKenzie Helgeson
The Effect of Vocal Exploration Exercises on Pitch-Matching Skills in First and Fourth Grade Students, Katie Hillestad
Student Academic Achievement in Literacy: Implementing Individualized Goal Setting, Nicolle Hillier
Social Studies Literacy, Justin Hingst
Becoming the Person I Want to Be, Molly Hirsch
EXPANDING OCCUPATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS, Anne Hoeltke
Getting Books in the Hands of Adolescent Boys with Engine Oil Under Their Fingernails, Mariah Hruby
The Effects of Activity-based and Inquiry-based Teaching Methods on Student Attitude and Perception Toward Geometry, Wade Hukriede
Assessing the Influence of Mentorship on Faculty Job Satisfaction in Higher Education, Rachelle Hunt
Paraprofessionals in the School Setting, Brooklyn Huttunen
Discernment Counseling: Realities of Modern Couples in Distress a Training for Community Education, Maranda Jacobsen
La-Z-Boy Inc A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, DeAnn Jensen
Aerobic Capacity Fitness Level Impact on NWEA/MAP Reading and Math Scores, Andrew Jipson
Aerobic Capacity Fitness Level Impact on NWEA/MAP Reading and Math Scores, Andrew Jipson
Engagement in Music Education in the Upper Elementary Grades, Abigail Jirik
Student Success While Incorporating Cooperative Learning In The 6th Grade Classroom, Jacob Johnson
Impacts of Restorative Circles on Fifth Grade Students of Color, Kennedy Johnson
Positive Influences on Why They Stay: A Qualitative Study on the Contributing Factors to Teacher Retention in Rural North Dakota, Jennifer A. Jung
Yoga as a Positive Behavior Intervention, Kristen Kadrie
AVMR One Intervention Implementation, Seth Kaiser
Facilitators and Barriers to Interprofessional Practice in Rural Schools: A Survey of SLPs, Sarah Kastner
Professional Role of Paraprofessionals: A Literature Review, Karli Kirkwood
The Effect of Virtual Labs on High School Student Attitudes Towards Chemistry, Emily Koehler
Preschool Whole Group Circle Time: Does More Comfortable Seating Give Rise to Preschooler Engagement?, Roberta Kopel
Consumer Purchasing Decisions Based on a Company's Sustainability Efforts and Marketing Initiatives, Brooke Kopperud
Flipped Classroom Effects on Upper Elementary and Middle School Student Motivation Inside and Outside the Classroom, Katarina Kuhlmann
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Dave Laluyan
THE IMPACT OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Christopher Larson
Improving Oral Reading Fluency: Using Corrective Reading Intervention and Self-Graphing with Three Third Graders, Justine Larson
Increasing Engagement in Youth in a Juvenile Detention Facility: Teaching Science for Social Justice, Kelley Larson
Elevating the voices of community college faculty: A phenomenological study of community college work, Patria Lawton