Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2024
Social Skill Development in Teenagers with Autism Who Are Homeschooled in Rural Southwest: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Caregivers, Sondra J. Bistline
Exploring How Religiously Affiliated Schools’ Ecological Systems Influence Policies on Students with Disabilities, Michelle Lyon Bizeau
Perceptions of the Classroom Environment and Academic Achievement for 7th and 8th Grade Students in Rural California: A Predictive Correlational Study, Joshua Kenneth Blackburn
Teacher Perceptions of Principal Personality and Intent to Remain: A Causal-Comparative Study, Brittani LeAnna Blair
Post-Course Statistics Interpretation Anxiety in an Asynchronous Online Statistics Course: A Causal-Comparative Study of Traditional and Nontraditional Students, Andrea Rose Boito
Improving the Self-esteem Scores of High School Students Through Artificial Intelligence Counseling: A Quantitative, Quasi-experimental Study, Alexis Breanne Bolen
Exploring Student Perceptions of Problem-Based Learning and Clinical Field Experiences: A Phenomenological Study, Ashley Michelle Boles
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Faculty Perceptions of a Humanistic Classical Education, Nils Ivan Borquist
Experiences of Teachers Who Have Taught Physical Education Remotely: A Qualitative Study, Danielle Causer Brabston
Resilience of Teaching Juveniles: A Phenomenological Study of Teachers in Juvenile Corrections Facilities, Jessica D. Bradshaw
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Required Preparation Experiences of Academic Advisors to Help Christian High School Students Develop the Highest Academic and Future Potential, Lizzie Toler Branch
Quasi-Experimental Study of the Impact Spaced Practice and Retrieval Have on Mathematical Fact Fluency in Third-, Fourth-, and Fifth-Grade Students, Stefanie L. Breneman-Smith
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Remote Learning Among Second-Choice Homeschoolers in West Virginia: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Debra Dingess Brennan
School Culture, Teacher Experience, and Commitment: A Phenomenological Study of High School Teachers at a Cyber Charter School, Sarah Cole Brodish
The Perceptions of Army Instructional Systems Specialists Regarding a Formalized Training Program: A Phenomenological Study, Amber Danyel Elizabeth Brouillard
A Case Study of Early Childhood Educators' Self-Determination in Implementing Social Emotional Learning Pedagogy, Ingrid Brouwer
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Elementary Teachers in Inclusion Classrooms, Julie Elise Brown
Minority Students' Attitudes Toward Reading Among Those Exposed to Mirror Books and Those Who Were Not: A Causal-Comparative Study, Valcine Dyonne Brown
Preparing Early Educators to Support Young Children's Social and Emotional Development: A Phenomenological Study of Higher Education, Elizabeth Burany
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Secondary Student Social Interaction, Matthew D. Burch
Executive Leader Perspectives of Rural School District Organizational Resilience: A Qualitative Multiple-Case Study Inquiry, Todd S. Burke
The Impact of Disability Support Services on the Success of Student Veterans: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Chante Kimberly Burnell
Experiences of Resilient Military Veterans Transitioned to Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Troy Denward Busby
Teacher Retention in Title I Schools: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Jessica Marie Stetekluh Cain
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study: The School Principal's Experiences with Education Law, Vanessa Calderon Donahue
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of College Students' Experiences with College-Provided Mental Healthcare Services, Adrian M. Campbell
Examining Educational Experiences of Healthcare Providers Who Transitioned into a Different Healthcare Role: A Phenomenological Study, Dustin P. Carnell
The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Youth Enrolled in Public Urban High Schools: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Destiny Breanna Carrington
A Quasi-Experimental Study Looking at the Effect of Project-Based Learning on Sixth-Grade Students' Self-Concept, Miranda C. Carter
A Phenomenological Investigation of North Carolina's General Pre-Kindergarten Teachers' Attitudes and Perceived Self-Efficacy Toward Inclusion, Susanne Williamson Carter
Exploring the Role of Innovation Across Social and Academic Integration for First-generation Caribbean Undergraduate Persistence, Angelina Natasha Carvalhal
Educator Motivation for Acquiring Expertise to Support Students with Dyslexia: A Phenomenological Study, Maria T. Casale
Experiences Affecting Military Children's Performance in School: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Christopher Lee Pruitt Casely
The Relationship Between Administrators' Use of Shared Leadership Practices and Teacher Efficacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cheryl Turner Cavanaugh
A Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions of Behavioral Supports for Students with Low Functioning Autism in Virtual Learning Programs, Alicia L. Chamberlin
Family Functionality and Social-Emotional Learning Skills for Middle School Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Elisabeth Anne Chapman
The Perception and Lived Experiences of African International Students During Their Studies in the United States Colleges and Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi
Late to the Game: A Phenomenological Study of the Educational Experiences of Females with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tammara Clevenger
The Experience of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier
A Case Study Exploring Implementation of Gamified Adaptive Learning Technology as a Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI²) Strategy in Elementary Mathematics Education, Tina Marie Clowser
General Education Teachers' Experience with Implementing Accommodations to Students with Special Needs: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Kari Connors Buono
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological View of Professional Development Motivation as Experienced by Secondary High School Staff Who Engaged With New Instructional Coaches, Emily Marie Cornwell
A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Effects of Small Group Learning on Mathematical Resilience in Upper Elementary Students, Joshua Adam Costelnock
Learning Delivery Methods and Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration: A Causal-Comparative Study, Tiffany Adora Cotterman
A Phenomenological Study of Online Students' Experiences with Proactive Advising Effects on Retention, Meghan Cowper
Investigating Experiences During Times of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy
Examining the Impact of Anxiety on Student Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Lived Experiences as They Support Students with Anxiety, Jennifer Hope Crews
An Exploration of How Teacher Leaders Perceive Their Influence on Student Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenology of the Experiences of Teacher Leaders, Allison A. Crum
A Case Study of Online Discussion Boards for First Year College Students: A Qualitative Case Study, Eric Cummings
Exploring the Benefits of Dual-Language Immersion Programs: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Ashley Cunningham
Identifying Faculty Development Strategies: A Phenomenological Study on Affective and Behavioral Dimensions of Worldview Development in Biblical Higher Education, Zane Thomas Darland
Differences in Out-Of-School Suspensions Between Black and White High School Students When Controlling for Student Factors, School Factors, and Delinquency, Steven Craig Davidson
The Impact of Social Emotional Beliefs on Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Correlative Study, Amber Davis
The Experiences of Teachers Implementing Co-teaching Models: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Chad M. Davis
Remotely Close: A Phenomenological Exploration of How Online Education May Impede Academic Persistence and Social Integration, Daniel Ryan Day
A Phenomenological Study of the Perinatal Experiences Shaping a Woman’s Identity in Academia, Elizabeth Catherine DeBolt
A Phenomenological Study of the Influence of Student-Centered Learners on Traditional Teacher-Centered Faculty in Medical Education, Michael Shan Deel
Comparing Sense of Community Scores Between Online Information Technology Students Based Domestically and Those Based Internationally, Spencer DeGraw
A Phenomenological Study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Special Education Classrooms, Ashley DeLuccia
Student Enrollment and the Experiences of Liberal Arts Faculty at a Historically Black College and University: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Sanford Derrick Dennis
Difference in Persistence Scores Among Community College Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jessica Jean DeRoche
The Impact of Guided Doodle Note-Taking on Reading Comprehension: A Quasi-experimental Study, Kayla L. DeWald
Male Motivation to Pursue Social Work: A Causal-Comparative Study Investigating the Differences in Male Students’ Motivational Orientation and Field of Study, Laura A. DiMarcantonio
The Relationship Between Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Students' Perceptions of Effective Teaching and Learning In The 21st Century Secondary Classroom: A Quantitative Correlational Study, Angela Herring Donaldson
General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Low-Intensity Behavior Management Strategies: A Phenomenological Study, Jessica D'Orazio
The Lived Experiences of Active-Duty Military Parents Caring for a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Grades 6 - 12: A Phenomenological Study, Anna Marie Douglas
Student Success through First-Year Experience Programs: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeffrey Scott Downs
Examining Differences in Implicit Bias Towards Students of Color Within the Higher Education System, Marlene Drake
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Onboarding Practices: Mid-Atlantic Region Public High School Teachers' Lived Experiences, Tiffany M. Draper
Self-efficacy and Student Experiences in a Corequisite Developmental Math Course, Jessica Edmiston
Teachers' Financial Literacy Knowledge and Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Alyssa Lynne Eisenhart
The Impact of Language Intervention on At-Risk Kindergarten and First-Grade Students’ Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Kimberly Quattlebaum Entzminger
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Lived Experiences of Middle School Students Who Have Demonstrated Challenges in Math and Their Expectations to Improve Their Performance, Steven Duane Fencl
Differences in Special Education Teachers' Applied Behavior Analysis Scores: A Causal-Comparative Study, Delilah Mae Fernandez
Constructing a Transformative Methodology of Discipleship: A Qualitative Case Study of the African Strategic Discipleship Movement (ASDM), Anne Sylvia Meredith Frey
A Phenomenological Research on the Experiential Gains of Filipino Special Education Exchange Program Teachers, Madonna Gervacio Gamez-Catiis
Asynchronous Online Learning Motivation Experiences for Community College Degree-Seeking Non-Traditional Adult Learners: A Qualitative Study, Tomie L. Gartland
Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility Among Healthcare Students Related to Community Engagement and Service Learning: A Multiple Regression and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Study, Maryanne Koech Gathambo
Examining the Needs of Administrators, Teachers, and Professional Staff in an Elementary School Moving to Become a Trauma-Sensitive School: A Single Instrumental Case Study, Samantha Nicole George
Leveraging Signaling to Prevent Cognitive Disengagement in Virtual Middle School Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Mandira M. Gerrels
The Resilience and Contribution of Positive Veteran Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Eric B. Gibson
Leadership Professional Development on Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Causal-Comparative Study, Yolanda Michelle Gilyard
Students with Learning Disabilities in a PostSecondary Education Setting: Identifying the Most Significant Supports, Daniella F. Giordano
Exploring Perceptions of School Climate at the Middle School Level Through the Implementation of a School-wide House System: A Case Study, Mallory Graham
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Participation in Postsecondary Job Training Programs: A Qualitative Study, Jami Vickers Granberry
The Role of Adaptive Learning Programs in Secondary Mathematics: A Phenomenology Study, Shameka Sharae Gray
