Current theses and dissertations from Rowan University graduate programs are submitted electronically to Rowan University's Office of Graduate Research Services and are usually available in this institutional repository within a few weeks of submission. Theses and dissertations submitted between 2010 and 2015 have been migrated from the library’s previous digital archives and are available here.
As of 9/29/16, theses and dissertations produced between 1996 and 2010 have been scanned and uploaded. If you are the author of a Rowan University (or Glassboro State College) thesis or dissertation produced before 2010, and you do not want your document to be publicly available in Rowan Digital Works, you must complete and submit this form to request its removal from the repository.
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
A comparison of two methods for teaching art and their influences on students' creativity, Marilyn Ross Isaacs
Case study on Mainland Regional High School's pilot program on block scheduling, Matthew A. Jamison
Gender bias and women in leadership, Rose Mary Judge
A reliability study of the Joseph Self-Concept Scale for Young Children, Jeffrey R. Kelly
A study of the Shamong Township School District's Middle School Program at the Indian Mills Memorial School, Caroline Elizabeth Kerfoot
A risky business: a study of retention, Sue H. Kinsey
The infusion of service-learning into the curriculum of Cinnaminson High School, Robert A. Krastek
The role of the library media specialist in the education of learning disabled students in southern New Jersey, Janet W. Lani
Assessing the effect of increased student accountability and parental involvement on student attendance at Middle Township High School, Gladys Lauriello
A study of the effectiveness of a direct instruction program in mathematics, Jennifer A. Laurrell-Klotz
The Quality of School Life Scale as a predictive indicator of student disengagement from school, Sandra M. Lazar
An interdisciplinary approach to integrated curriculum, Lynda Kozicz Leahey
A validity study of the revised Joseph Pre-School and Primary Self-Concept Screening Test, Angela Lee
A validity study of the Joseph Self Concept Scale for Young Children, Patricia A. Lemke
The role of a school business administrator: perspectives of a role incumbent and his role set, Stephen J. Lynch
Study of the African American male adolescent in a suburban school district, Jane Anne MacWright
Technology: an imperative in schools today, Maria Malanga
Visual-motor integration training and its effects on self-help skills in preschool students with disabilities, Kimberley L. Maneval
An impact study of the positive benefits of a technology course on students' critical thinking skills, Jerry J. Marinacci
The effectiveness of the use of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) on the development of functional communication skills in preschool children with autism, Patricia M. Martin
Has technology in the elementary classroom caused instruction to improve?, Denise McDermott
Continuing education and New Jersey school library media specialists, Carole A. McKiernan
A study of the use of computer technology by students with special needs, Debra A. Mercincavage
Assessing the level of effective communication in schools, Amiot P. Michel
Increasing the in-seat behavior of a third grade boy with ADHD using positive reinforcement and self-reinforcement, Michael J. Miltenberger
The effects of professional development on student performance of at-risk students, Carol Mizrahi
Middle school discipline: in need of solutions, Robin L. Moore-Robinson
The development of a code behavior for Holy Name Parish School, Patricia Coonelly Munyan
A study and intervention of excessive absenteeism at Bridgeton High School, Sandra H. Myers
Using television & video to teach English for bilingual students, Thu N. Nguyen
Discipline that builds student self-discipline, Lory O'Brien
A study of the use of voice messaging technology to maximize school and community relationships, Luis A. Pagan
Collaborative teaching relationships and the inclusion of sixth grade students, Richard C. Panas
The suburban middle class at risk: a profile of students who are referred to the office, Carole Joyce Pearson
An evaluation of the effects of Project Read on the reading achievement of primary age disabled learners, Susan L. Pennock
Behavioral change encouraged noncoercively: an effectiveness study of Riverside Middle School's time out room, Dennis S. Perry
Postal workers and stress, Bobbie A. Person
A descriptive study of the opinions of fifth through eighth grade students on addictive substances, Denise Pierce
A quantitative study of the relationship between academic achievement and the developmental study of vocal and instrumental music, James R. Ponter
The use of performance assessment in the middle school resource room, Kimberly Ann Powell
Using technology to create partnerships among school libraries and public libraries, Karen M. Puckett
Comparative study on the incidence of school-related violent crimes in urban, suburban, and rural locales, Trina C. Ragsdale
Comparing the stress levels of inclusion teachers and non-inclusion teachers, Michelle Lynne Robertson
Acquiring automaticity of basic math facts and the effect that this has on overall mathematic achievement, Sandra S. Robinson
Tae Kwon Do achievement and locus of control, Michael Sansone
Analyzing and improving team teaching practices in Southampton Township Schools, Susan C. Schaal
Internet filtering vs. unrestricted access in public libraries and school media centers in southern New Jersey, Elizabeth A. Sevast
The relationship between learning process and students who play a band instrument, Tinamarie C. Stanfa
Improving student bus behavior in an elementary school through the use of video cameras and an incentive program, Mary L. Steinhauer-Kula
Cochlear implants, a study of children implanted prelingually and postlingually: what age best facilitates oral language development, Lisa A. Stillwagon
Retesting parent training: does parental training increase parents' self-concept, Ronald G. Stockwell
A Title IX assessment for the athletic department at Salem High School, David W. Suiter
Junior high in-class support: a program evaluation, Louise Sullivan
Implementing a peer mediation program to reduce discipline problems in Pine Hill Schools, Pamela Bates Thomas
A study of the effectiveness of peer tutoring on mathematics achievement of fifth grade students, Kareem J. Thompson
A model for instructional change: an approach in inquiry-based science education, Kimberly Thompson
Interest attitude survey towards a block scheduling change in secondary schools, Diane Tucker
The effects of music and clothing on youths' ideological development, Troy Turner
The multiage classroom, Gertrude E. Ward
What effect will increased parental involvement in science/biology at Woodrow Wilson High School have on the improvement of students academically?, LaSandra Watkins
Changing destinies: an overview of the Human Genome Project, Jennifer Lynne Watson
World language program in elementary schools, Claire S. Whittaker
Using "social stories" to enhance the social and behavior skills of preschool children with autism or pervasive developmental disorder, Amy F. Wiesen
A pre-publication reliability study of the revised Joseph Self-Concept Scale for Young Children, Dianne Wilkens
The use of social skills training and its impact on the behaviors of elementary students with multiple handicaps, Stephanie L. Winkler
Interventions for increasing substitute teachers in Camden City Public Schools, Linnell N. Wright
The effect of participation in a preshool disabilities class on future academic placement, Barbara E. Zuber
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Increasing student achievement with cooperative learning, curriculum changes, and portfolio assessment, Lois S. Allen
A study of the feasibility of block scheduling at Buena Regional High School, Bruce R. Arcurio
Do smaller classes mean greater academic achievement in high school biology classes?, Elaine Awalt
An internship in school administration at the William Davies Middle School, Mays Landing, New Jersey, Robert Baker
The effects of parental values on the prosocial behaviors of preschoolers in a private vs. district-funded preschool, Janet Baratta
A study of jazz band participation by gender in secondary high school instrumental music programs, Douglas Penn Barber
Scotopic Sensitivity/Irlen Syndrome and the adult graduate student, Patricia Haas Berry
An internship experience in educational leadership at Oakcrest High School, Mays Landing, New Jersey, 1997-1998, Linda R. Brennan
Increasing sensitivity toward handicapped children through inclusion, Christine Nicole Brookbank
An internship experience in educational leadership at Pyne Poynt Family School, Patricia A. Brooks
An internship experience in educational leadership at Sterling High School District, Cleve W. Bryan
A report on the internship experience in educational leadership and parent conferences at Delsea Middle School, Jill M. Bryfogle
A study of educator health, motivation, and satisfaction at Middle Township High School, Karen Buesing
Parental involvement and its impact on student performance in the primary grades, Charlene G. Bundy
An internship experience in educational leadership at Vineland Public Schools, Joseph A. Camardo
A study of multi-sensory instruction on fourth grade students' reading achievement, Kristine Carter
The effects of self-monitoring, an action list, and graphing on on-task behavior, Paula Chamberlin
The practice of inclusion at the Upper Deerfield Township School District, Russell Clark Jr.
An internship study of character education in a middle school setting, Laureen J. Cohen
The will and skill of preservice teachers to collaborate and accommodate in inclusive settings, Valerie M. Colonna
Educators' knowledge and attitude regarding NJ's Core Curriculum Content Standards, Amy H. Crossley
A descriptive analysis comparing the academic success of student athletes and non-student athletes, Daniel P. Crowe
Inclusion in the elementary specialty areas: art, library, music and physical education, Dawn Danley
An assessment of learning disabilities teacher consultant role functions, Jacqueline DeLisi D'Auria
Special educators and job satisfaction, Joyce A. DeVito
The effects of school-based mentoring on at-risk youth, Barbara Dobzanski
Student evaluation of Internet resources, Kathleen Donoghue
Trends in teaching object-oriented programming at the Community College level, Thomas W. Fargnoli
A quantitative analysis of educational resources on the World Wide Web, Nicole A. Fedeli
