Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains works by graduate students in the Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies.
The Graduate Research Paper is a non-thesis paper or project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2024
Body Image in College Athletics, Tyrell Gordon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2009
Family with domestic violence, La Tonya R. Stokes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Problem-based Learning in the Middle School Science Classroom, Lesley Taylorson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling and educating deaf individuals, Sarah Zollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Spelling Instruction in the Classroom, Kristin Zweibohmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2008
What I believe about leadership education : a reflective essay, Melissa M. Stuber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Freshman Transition Retreat, Amy E. Swisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Body image disturbance : cultural differences, how it develops, its impact, and clinical implications, Priscilla Villarreal Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Application of a fifth grade group with behavioral adjustment difficulties, Lindsey B. Wahl Vandrovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for leading and learning : a reflective essay, Todd M. Werner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Willenborg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alcohol use among adolescents, Malynda R. Zuck Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2007
What I Believe About Leadership and Education: A Reflective Essay, Douglas M. Spahn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"Feelin' blue, oh what to do?": coping with negative emotions, Jana L. Brinkman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A reflective administrator to lead in learning : a reflective essay, Garrick Teckenburg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Counseling children of alcoholics in schools, Melinda Voss Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-injury and the school counselor, Carla J. Wosoba Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education: a reflective essay, Mary Yamoah Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations for the Diagnosis of Personality Disorders in Adolescents, Katherine J. Young-Kent Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2006
Educational Leadership, Aaron J. Stecker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Narrative therapy treatment for adolescents with drug abuse, Julie F. Stevens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Neal E. Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leading secondary schools, Darci J. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nebbe's Nature Nest : a summary of an animal assisted therapy camp, Nicole A. Whisler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-harm : a review of its nature, assessment and treatment, CJ Yerington Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2005
The implications of anger and school violence, Ronda Hilbert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Why people self-injure and what school counselors can do to help, Emily M. Thole Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Kathleen M. Walech Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elements of leadership in education : a reflective essay, James D. Walser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in elementary schools, Jessica J. Wass Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inside the stress of a police officer's job : what mental health counselors should know, Molly J. Wertz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques for depressed children and adolescents, Brianna G. Wilcox Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of wilderness therapy, Cody A. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to Asperger Syndrome for helping professionals, Bethea E. Woodsmall Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effect of Hardiness on Mental and Physical Health, Angela J. Ziesman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, John Zimmerman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2004
Counseling couples in domestic violence, Krista L. Strauser Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Vision for Administering An Elementary School, Karen L. Thorpe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School counseling and confidentiality, Amy R. Usher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Students who self-injure : how can counselors help, Martha Watter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a school-wide diversity program to promote tolerance, Daniel J. Weichers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Cory Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Ellen M. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Considerations in counseling international students, Michael L. Williams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methamphetamine use and adolescents : treatment options and implications for counselors, James J. Wilwerding Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading the secondary school : a reflective essay, Chad David Wolf Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I Believe about Educational Leadership: A Reflective Essay, Janet Young Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision of elementary school leadership : a reflective essay, Julia Lynne Zastrow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2003
A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Anne E. Speer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Vicki M. Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An administrative vision for secondary schools : a reflective essay, Chad A. Szabo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educating African American children : breaking the silence, Bernadette Thomas Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Working with gay and lesbian youth : the counselor as advocate, Kara L. Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ethical leadership--a search for self : a reflective essay, Deborah Fisher Vroom Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Alvin B. Wright Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent depression : Implications for the high school counselor, Mary C. Zierke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2002
A preferred vision for administering high schools, Corey Tafoya Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivation and Mandatory Standardized Testing: Utilizing the School Counselor as Consultant, Liaison, Trainer, and Advocate, Trent Taylor Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fat is not a four-letter word : examining the factors that contribute to eating disorders in adolescent females and the role of school counselors in prevention and treatment, Megan B. Tressel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play therapy for victims of abuse in the school setting, Jennifer J. Turner-Peterson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Lynne E. Wallace Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Audrey Wallican-Green Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in schools : understanding and interventions, Donkar Wangmo Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Employee assistance programs and mental health counselors, Paul H. Wehrman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Steven A. Winters Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectively treating conduct disorder through therapy, Angie Wittstock Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary/secondary schools : a reflective essay, Xina N. Zanders Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2001
Borderline personality disorder : instilling hope may reduce suicide, Kerry R. Sullivan Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian J. Truax Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Elizabeth A. Wagner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Marijuana dependence and the efficacy of various theoretical treatment approaches, Leah J. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Minority dropout and prevention, Ryan J. Williamson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2000
A Preferred Vision for Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, John Speer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is it wise? : the Ursuline Studies Program revisited, Connie S. Swift Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Administrative Role: a Reflective Essay, Donald R. Taylor Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tenure impediments for women professors, Mary A. Traetow Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering secondary schools : a reflective essay, Cora J. Turner Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Michael Ward Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Constance L. Weber Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Total Quality Management and outsourcing : a new partnership for higher education, Justin A. Weis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A learning disabled student's guide to college, Julie R. Welter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A leader's vision of building a learning community, Richard D. Wettengel Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent depression : an overview of the symptoms, causes, assessments, and treatment, Joanne C. Wickham Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading to heal: bibliotherapy with children, Kimberly Ann Wilkin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Academic advising : description and analysis of types and delivery systems, Janet A. Wood Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering high schools : a reflective essay, James E. Zajicek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1999
The ethics of intimate student-faculty relationships, Brian Craig Steinberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vida Dutton Scudder's quest for cultural fellowship, Kristi Van Gorder Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Treatment strategies used to teach adults diagnosed with mental retardation appropriate interpersonal skills, Laurie S. Youngblood Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1998
Looking toward the future for suicide prevention, Stacy L. Staton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Randall W. Strabala Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Vision for Elementary Administration: a Reflective Essay, Beth Wright Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Native American Indian Female Students in Higher Education, Becky YoungBear Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Quality Schools for the Next Century: a Reflective Essay, Pam J. Zeigler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 1997
Using institutional financial aid to discount tuition, Jon D. Buse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Kathleen F. Hartzler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Issues and Treatment of Female Victims of Domestic Violence, Stephanie R. Stoehr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Richard E. Wulf-McGrath Open Access Graduate Research Paper