Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2019
Job Satisfaction of Automotive Technicians: A Comparison of Graduates from General Programs to Manufacturer-Sponsored Programs, Bobby Gene Rowe
The Effect of Expressive Writing on the Math Anxiety Scores of Middle School Students Enrolled in a Public School in East Texas, Angela D. Ruark
A Grounded Theory Study Explaining Teachers’ Instructional Decision-making on Mathematics Fact Fluency for Students With a Mathematics Learning Disability, Awilda Soto Rudd
Teacher Burnout: A Comparison Between Title I and Non-Title I Elementary School Teachers, Sandra Anne Russell
The Impact of College Readiness Programs on Black Students' Completion of College Programs: A Case Study, Tony R. Ryals
High School Science and Social Studies Teachers' Self-Efficacy Regarding Literacy Instruction: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jennifer L. Ryan
Causal-comparative Study: Differences in Academic Achievement by Levels of Social-emotional Skills in Grade Five Students, David Frederick Salvatelli
How School Leaders Shape School Culture: A Qualitative Case Study, Jennifer L. Schreiber
An Investigation of Veterinary Sales Professionals' Perceptions of Self-Directed Learning: A Multiple Case Study, Agostino Salvatore Scicchitano
The Effects of Hands-on Equations on Math Achievement of Ninth Grade Students, Chauncey Andrice Scott
A Phenomenological Study of Elementary Principal Experiences with School Improvement in the Age of Accountability, Leigh Ann Bramlett Sears
Relations Between Placement Criteria and Students' Emporium-based Developmental Math Final Grades, George Sherman
¡No Me Juzguez! Latino Parent Perceptions of the Lived Experience of Participation in Their Child's Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Trinidad Y. Sierra
High Achieving Hispanic and Black High School Students' Experiences in AP and Honors Courses: A Phenomenology, Kristy Simpson-Alvarez
Exploration of Learning, Social, and Behavioral Experiences of Female High School Graduates with Emotional Behavior Disorder from Public Schools in the United States: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Christie Renee Simpson
Understanding the Parental Self-Efficacy of Honduran Immigrant Mothers as they Transition their Children into Public Schools in the United States: A Phenomenological Study, April Marie Small
Student Engagement and Retention of Minority Students in a Faith-based Institution, Stephanie Ann Smith
Successfully Implementing Common Core Literacy Standards in the Science Classroom: A Phenomenological Investigation, Summer Lynn Smith
Special Education and Parental Decision-Making Experiences: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Cheryl Y. Solomon
Uncommon Corps: A Transcendental Phenomenology of the Academic Experiences of Military-Connected High School Students Transitioning between States, Norman Eugene Solomon
Mathematical Dispositions of Novice Upper-Elementary Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Leslie Anne Soltis
How a School Leader Creates a Successful Dropout Prevention Program: A Case Study, Alan J. Sorensen
The Experiences of Christian Paideia among Graduates of Classical Christian Texas High Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Jared L. Squires
A Case Study of a Midwest School of Distinction Implementing School-wide RTI at the Secondary Level, Pamela Suzanne Stark
A Phenomenological Study of Graduated Nursing Student Athletes' Experiences Balancing Academics and Athletics, Robert E. Steed
Perseverance of Gifted and Talented Graduates from International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeannie Marie Steelreed
Participants' Perspectives on Implementing Universal Free Meal Programs: A Multiple Case Study, Terene Mullins Stiltner
Relating Millennial Teachers' Age to Frequency and Variety of Instructional Technology use in Elementary Math, LaDonna Marie Tate
Understanding Father Involvement Regarding the Academic Success of African American Males in Urban High Schools, Temujin H. Taylor
A Dual Enrollment Partnership between Community Colleges and High Schools: A Case Study, Susan Terranova
Attorneys' Experiences with Continuing Legal Education Delivered Online: A Holistic Single Case Study, Kimberly Ann Thomas
Educators’ Practices Involving Deaf Multilingual Learners: A Single Case Study, Mary Christine Thomas
An Urban District's Middle School Response to the Impact of Relational Aggression: A Case Study, Billy Thompson
Dental Professionals' Preparedness to Manage the Behaviors of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder during Dental Treatment: A Phenomenological Study, Kelli A. Trenga
A Correlation and Causal-Comparative Study of the Worldview of K-12 California Christian Educators, Mariellen True
Describing the Experiences of Peer Tutors: A Phenomenological Study of Undergraduate Students at Federal Service Academies, Drew John Van Dam Jr
Differences in Parent Involvement Perceptions: A Quantitative Study of Soldiers with Children in Elementary School, Tabatha Ware
The Relationship between Years of Homeschool and Self-Esteem of Freshmen College Students, Sheryl Welfel
A Case Study Exploring the Role of Faculty in Providing Academic Support to First- and Second-Year Medical Students, Deborah Fawn West
A Grounded Theory Study of The Educational Processes Implemented by Parents Homeschooling Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Children, Bridgette Whitlow-Spurlock
Predicting Student Success Using Digital Textbook Analytics in Online Courses, Dustin Lee Williams
The Effects of Digital Storytelling on Astronomy Misconceptions Held by Fourth Grade Students, Pamela Adell Hadaway Wimpey
The Correlation between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Feelings of Social Isolation in Alaskan Homeschool Students, Doniel Shawn Wolfe
Life Interrupted: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Doctoral Persistence with a Diagnosis of Cancer, Daryl R. Worley
A Transcendental Phenomenology of the Lived Experiences of Non-Custodial Grandparents who Contribute Resources toward the Grandchild's Christian School Education, Michele Sutton Worley
Submissions from 2018
A Phenomenological Study on Motivational Factors Toward the Longevity of Christian School Teachers, Rochelle Achuff
Impact of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports on At-Risk, Black Male Students' Academic Performance, Sandra Adomako Letterlough
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Middle School Teachers Working with Girls with High Functioning Autism, Kelly Parton Alves
The Relationship of the Well-being of Adults with and without Dyslexia: A Causal-Comparative Study, Ashleigh L. Anderson
Student Perceptions and Student Achievement in a Higher Education Partially Flipped Classroom, Katrina Atkins
High School Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy: Traditional Teaching vs. Teaching With a Learning Management System, Kelly Yolanda Backenstoe
A Case Study Comparison of Novice and Veteran Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, James Mitchell Bailey Jr
A Collective Case Study of Economically Disadvantaged High Achieving Minority Schools, Stefanie Barnes
Investigating the Impact of Differentiated Instruction on Soldier Training, Sara Rebecca Baumgarten
A Case Study to Understand Global Awareness Among a Christian Homeschooling Group, Bobo Beck
The Power of Transformation: A Grounded Theory Study of Cultivating Teacher Growth Mindset towards Student Intelligence, Judith Bethge
Intentional Practices of Christian Schools for Spiritual Formation of Third-and Fourth-Grade Students: A Multiple Case Study, Angie Blount
Students' Spiritual Integration into Bible Colleges: A Grounded Theory Study, Brett Blount
Characteristics Necessary for Teacher Success in a Classroom for Students with Emotional Disabilities, Cheryl Bowers
A Job Embeddedness Comparison of Professors Based on Employment Status and Type, Jeremy Todd Bowser
A Phenomenological Study of the Impact of High School Student Spirituality on Transition Decision Making, Sandra Brady
Secondary Teachers' Perceptions and Self-Efficacy Regarding Technology Integration: A Phenomenological Study, Christopher Brantley
The Differences between Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Professional Learning Communities in California Schools, Michael Brown
Evaluating a Reading Response to Intervention Model: A Case Study of Elementary Educators, Jeremy Brumfield
Achievement of Catholic High School Students Involved in a One-to-One Laptop Initiative Program, Matthew J. Buckley
The Relationship between Epistemological Beliefs and Attitudes towards Science of Undergraduate Elementary Education Majors, Renae Reimer Bullock
The Impact of Teachers with Differing Levels of Degree Attainment on Student Performance in Mathematics, Marie Call
Understanding the Experiences of Middle School Social Studies Teachers Creating Personalized Learning Classrooms: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Lee Carlyle III
A Case Study of a Christian Alternative School, Dianne Carniol
The Effects of Perceived Learning on Open Sourced Classrooms within the Community Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States, Amanda Carpenter-Horning
¿Esto Funciona?: Studying the Influences of Peer Tutoring on Student Performance in the Spanish Language-learning Process, Alisha Castaneda
Perceptions of Community College of the Air Force Graduates Regarding the Degree's Influence on Employability: A Case Study, Kimberly Castillo
Novice Elementary Teachers’ Experiences with Preparedness to Teach Mathematics: A Phenomenological Study, Ashleigh Rose Chaves
The Impact of Traditional and Departmentalized Classroom Instructional Settings on Fifth Grade Students' Reading Achievement, Shakera Chennis
The Effects of School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Supports on Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders in Elementary Schools, Marva Clarke Howard
Relationship Between Authentic Happiness and Servant Leadership in a Midwestern State, Michelle Lynn Clemons
The Relationship Between Parental Expectations and Post-secondary Choices of High School Seniors, Katherine Clophus
Secondary School Principals' Perceptions of Inclusion for Students with Autism: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jason Brent Conaway
Parental Involvement: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, Students and Community Leaders in a Rural Community, Donna W. Connell
The Impact of Online Homework, Time on Homework, Gender, and Metacognition in Improving Student Achievement in Undergraduate Biology Courses, Donald Bishop Cook Jr
Digital Game-Based Learning and the Mathematics Achievement of Gifted Students, Lynette Cooper
The Effect of Digital Tablets' Applications on Reading Achievement of First Graders in Two Private Schools, Sean Corcoran
Distance Learning and the Non-Native English Speaker: A Correlational Study, Cristina Cottom
A Causal-Comparative Analysis of Performance-Based Music Classes and ACT Scores, Russell Courson
Comparing Active Duty and Transitional Military Veteran Students' Evaluation of Online Distance Higher Education Learning Environments, Sherry Crissman
Scheduling of Recess before Mathematics and Third Grade Students' Mathematical Achievement in Virginia: A Causal Comparative Study, Sarah Danaher
Understanding High School Students' Motivation and Amotivation to Read in and Outside of School: A Phenomenology, Matthew Deibler
Predicting Student Retention Using Scholarship and Grant Aid, William Dixon
A Multiple Case Study Examining Instructional Coaching and Reflective Practices through Video-Based Feedback Systems, Dennis Dotterer
