Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2026
Exploring the Role of Self-Efficacy in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Dorothy Elaine Rolling
Understanding School Board Members' Perspectives on Governance, Policymaking, and Training in Florida: A Phenomenological Study, Jacqueline Rosario
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Novice Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of Managing the Behavioral Needs of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms, Jordan Brooke Royalty
Perceptions of Recent Special Education Graduates of the Transition Programming Taxonomy: Transcendental Phenomenological Research, Karen Sue Rozmus
The Role of School Climate in Predicting Student Achievement: A Predictive, Correlational Study, Chesney Alexandria Rutherford
The Homeschooled Student Athlete and Their Transition to College: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Michele Marie Sandon
The Experiences of Females with ADHD Receiving Their Diagnoses in Post-Secondary School: A Phenomenological Study, Sarah A. Schultz
The Empathy Equation: Nontraditional Students Recruited with a Transformational Approach - A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Ashley E. Sempowski
A Phenomenological Study Exploring Administrators’ Experiences Supporting Career and Technical Education Teacher Self-Efficacy, Korbin T. Shoemaker
Students Drive Instruction: Play-Based Learning for School Readiness, Sheri L. Showalter
Educators Lived Experiences with Burnout: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Leiaje Sidberry
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Exploring Middle School Special Education Teachers’ Experiences in Their Undergraduate Preparation Programs, Alfredia D. Simmons
Internships as a High-Impact Practice: A Phenomenological Study of HBCU Student Experiences with Soft Skills, Michelle Bennett Simmons
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring the Perceptions of Secondary Students Receiving Special Education Services in a Rural Area on Social-Emotional Learning, Natasha Lynette Simpkins
Exploring Experiences of Home Education Parents in Homeschool Curriculum Modification: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Anne Elizabeth Smoak
The Role of Leaders in Promoting Life Skills Development Among Youth Through Faith-Based Nonprofit After-School Programs: A Qualitative Study, Jacquelyne S. Snyder
Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Former Teachers Transitioning Into Instructional Design And Technology: A Phenomenological Study, Denise Lynne Spencer
Transferable Teacher Leadership in Professional Military Education (Pme): Case Study, Jarrod W. Stoutenborough
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study: The Experiences of Faculty in Educational Settings Operating on a Four-day Workweek, Jennifer Strickland
Examining the Effect of Enhanced Retrieval Practice with or without Artificial Intelligence on Task Value and Self-Efficacy of College Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Duane N. Stutzman
Recommendations to Solve the Problem of High Levels of Burnout Among Special Education Teachers at Waite High School in Ohio, Byron Scott Swartz
Interpreting Public School Administrators' Experience of the Transformational Leadership Style During an Educator Shortage: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Jennifer Rose Sweet
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Exploring Leadership Styles That Support Teacher Retention in Christian Secondary Schools, Jeremy T. Thomas
Teachers' Lived Experiences Addressing the Benefits and Challenges of Screen Based Technology Use in the Classroom: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Amanda M. Thompson
A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Exploration of The Influence of Culturally Responsive Professional Development and Years of Teaching Service on Culturally Responsive Teaching Scores, Brandon N. Thompson
Influences of a Social Emotional Curriculum on Teachers’ Classroom Experiences: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Nikki Thompson
Teachers’ Perceptions of Social-Emotional Learning of Special Education Middle School Students, Stephen Thurman
Exploring the Journey of African American Parents Supporting Their Children in Special Education Within Georgia Public Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Keith Allister Tobias
Recently Graduated Students From the Freely Associated States and Their Underrepresentation in Advanced Courses in Guam's High Schools: A Case Study, Tricia Mae C Togawa
A Causal-Comparative Study of Critical Thinking Skills in Community College and University STEM Students, Jason H. Tucker
Education Journey: A Phenomenological Investigation of the Lived College Experiences for Black Women Ages 20–39, Marsha Natalie Tucker-Scott
Exploring Phonics Instruction for Students With Dyslexia: A Phenomenological Study of Special Education Teachers’ Insights and Approaches, Jennifer Nicole Tuthill
A Phenomenological Study: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Veterans During Their Separation Transition, Nereida Valentine
Special Education Teachers’ Experiences and Knowledge Regarding Individuals With Severe and Profound Disabilities: A Qualitative Study, Nicole Valentine-Sokolowski
Exploring Social Cognitive Learning in Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education: A Case Study, William Nicholas Vasios III
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Certified Anduncertified Medical Assistants in Medical Clinics: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology Study, Shannon Waller
STEM Afterschool Enrichment Programs On Post-Secondary Minority Students In Southern California And Their Educational And Professional Pathway: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Lavar Jamaall Watkins
“We’ve Always Done It That Way”: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study of Rural Texas School District Stakeholders’ Understanding of Instructional Change, Lindy S. Welborn
Secondary English Teachers' Experiences Related to Instructional Communication with Their Students in A Southeastern State: A Phenomenology, Toye L. Wheeler
A Predictive Correlational Study on School Leaders' Need-Related Behaviors and Teacher Work Motivation, Christina M. White
Voices from the Field: A Phenomenology Exploring Elementary Teachers’ Experiences of the Impact of Policy on Teaching Reading, Donna T. White
The Implementation of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model to Influence a Decrease in Students’ Maladaptive Behaviors in K-12 School Settings in the United States: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Amy Rachel Wilhite-Stauffer
Examining the Perceived Self-Efficacy of Governing Board Members of Charter Schools in Florida: A Qualitative Holistic Case Study, Donald Toy Williams Jr.
Examining Perceptions of Instructional Design and Technology in the USAF Corrosion Prevention and Control Program: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jarquees Williams
A Causal-Comparative Analysis of General Self-Efficacy and Social Media Use Among College Students with Differing Political Affiliations, Jennifer Lee Wool
Submissions from 2025
Higher Education Instructor's Perceptions of Student Motivation and Academic Success When Implementing Project-Based Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Al Baraa Z Abu Hawili
A Phenomenological Study: The Self-Efficacious Experiences of Mid-Level Black Female Administrators at Public Colleges and Universities in Virginia, Alexis Bacote Archer Alarcón
Experiences of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Low Income High Schools: Case Study, Tony B. Alexander
A Holistic Case Study on Leaders in the Division of Enrollment Services’ Experiences Implementing Interdepartmental Partnerships in Higher Education, Christopher A. Almond
The Lived Experiences of Higher Education Staff Leaders in a Four-Week Transformational Leadership Program: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, LaStarsha Alston
The Under-Enrollment of Black and Latino Students in STEM Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Vygotsky's Social Development Theory, Johnny Anderson
Investigating Technology Readiness in Blended Learning Environments for Secondary Education: A Case Study, Philipiah J. Antony
A Phenomenological Study of Perceptions of the Work Readiness of Women Working in Skilled Trade Job Roles, Danielle N. Arias
Heroines of Their Own Stories: Lower Socio-economic Black and Hispanic Giftedness, Dace Ashcraft
Culturally Relevant Project-Based Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study of the Effect of Playwriting Instruction on Student Perceptions of School Racial Climate, Gerald W. Aungst
A Qualitative Study of How Instructional Leaders Describe the Actions and Reflections of Organizational Management, Ashli Bachmeier
Exploring Universal Design for Learning in Online Synchronous Courses: A Multiple-Case Study, Cindy Baker
A Phenomenological Study of Homeschooling from a Single Parent Perspective: Pipe Dream or Possibility?, Sarah C. Ball
Exploring Professors’ Lived Experiences of Interacting With Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: A Phenomenological Study, Joshua A. Baltzell
Exploring the Influence of Past Experiences of Leader Communication Within the Workplace: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Jennifer Ann Banman
Preparing Educational Leaders: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Alexander William Barber II
The Relationship Between Faith Integration Among Faculty in a Christian K-12 School and the Administrator’s Education Level and Years of Experience in a Predictive Correlational Design, Kevin Jerome Barber
A Causal-Comparative Examination of the Impact of Male and Female Secondary Students' Social Anxiety Enrolled in Blended Courses, Tabitha C. Batts-Turner
Elementary School Teacher Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education in Liberia: A Phenomenological Qualitative Research Approach, Jimah Derrick Bello
The Effect of Stem Professional Development on Self-Efficacy in K-12 Sub-Saharan Educators: A Quantitative, Experimental Study, Erin J. Bergen
Leading Change: A Phenomenological Study of Higher Education Leaders Implementing Innovative Emergency Medical Service Programs for Rural Students, Nichole S. Berge
A Causal-Comparative Study of Teachers’ Growth Mindsets in Low, Middle, and High Socioeconomic Schools, Molly Bettencourt-Courtright
Investigating Black Students’ Perceived Motivations for Degree Attainment at a Community College: A Case Study, Kacie Rene Birdsong
Educated and Unemployed: A Case Study to Understand the Challenges Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Face After Release, Joyce Blackmon
Fostering Belonging: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education, Gina M. Bolin
Growth Mindset Moving from Poverty to Success: A Phenomenological Study Examining the Lived Experiences of Adults Raised in Poverty, Hermalinda Brown Bolton
The Influence of Health Literacy Education on Black Women With Chronic Illness: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Nicole Bonds
Investigating Perceived Emotional Support from Administrators on Alleviating Burnout Among Special Education Teachers in Southeast Texas: A Phenomenological Study, Cristina Iulia Botnari
The Role of Mindset in the Academic Resilience of Non-Residential Health Profession Students: A Phenomenological Study, Julie Lynn Branagan
A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study of Students' Strengths Using Devereux Student Strengths Assessment Scores in A Maryland School District, Tamara L. Brandon
The Frequency of Academic Advising: A Quantitative, Predictive Study on Postsecondary Second-Year Student Satisfaction, Angelia M. Brown
At-Risk Students' Perceptions of Holistic Advising: A Phenomenological Study, Jonathan David Broyles
Exploring the Self-esteem and Self-efficacy of African American Adults who Participated in a Performing Arts Program as Teenagers in North Louisiana: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Nolan E. Budgewater II
Perceptions of Preparedness Regarding School Violence: A Qualitative Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Kirkham Moyle Burbidge
Dealing with Student Trauma: A Qualitative Case Study, Susan C. Burress
Differentiated Instructional Practices in Gifted and Talented Elementary Classrooms in Central Georgia: A Holistic Multiple-Case Study, Olethia Marie-White Calhoun
