Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Dissertation: A Phenomenological Analysis of Sense of Belonging Among Community College Educators, Muhammad Owais Aziz
Dissertation: A Qualitative Case Study of Leadership Development in a Graduate Medical Laboratory Science Program, Demetra Castillo
Dissertation: Student Perceptions of the Community of Inquiry in Online Human Anatomy and Physiology Discussion Boards Using 2-D and 3-D Anatomical Models, Timothy J. McGuire
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Dissertation: Graduate Physical Therapy Students Perceived Benefit of Prior Anatomy Experiences Following Their First Semester Graduate Physical Therapy Anatomy Course, Austin Alexander
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Dissertation: The Effect of Sub 5% Oxygen Tension on In Vitro Human Embryo Development, Bradley James Link
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Thesis: Self Study: A Heuristic Exploration of Father-Absence Through a One-Canvas Process Painting, Brittany Adams
Thesis: The Impact of Cane scribble Exercises Upon Mood and Anxiety, Virginia Leigh Bridges
Thesis: Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Melissa Campbell
Thesis: Implications for Art Therapy: A Study Evaluating Art Processes and Materials in Dreamwork, Megan Chadwick
Thesis: Culture and Acculturation in Kinetic Family Drawings by Salvadoran and Salvadoran-American Children, Geraldine Gómez
Thesis: Implications for Art Therapy with Foster Children: A Literature Review, Audrey Karney
Thesis: An Exploratory Study of the Graduate School Experience Recorded Through Photography, Mary Keenehan
Thesis: Art and the Brain: Implications for Art Therapy, Katherine Lawrance
Thesis: Growing in Community: Eco-Art Therapy in an Elementary School Garden, Stephanie Leftwich-Needham
Thesis: Art-Based Cultural Competency and Empathy Building in Medical Education, Gabrielle Mormile
Thesis: The Effects of Art Therapy on the Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept of a Group of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sarah Peters
Thesis: An Art Therapy Self-Care Intervention with Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, Leila Christine Saadeh
Thesis: An Art Therapy Program Design for Anti-Bullying in New Jersey Middle Schools, Michele Deanna Seher
Thesis: Existential Art Therapy with an Elder Male Following Spousal Loss: A Clinical Case Study, Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Thesis: A Study of the Thematic Content and Formal Elements of a Free Choice Drawing Created by Older Adults Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Mixed Methods Investigation, Kelly Rose Spessard
Thesis: Dehumanization of Cancer Patients: An Art Therapy Case Study Utilizing Visual Journaling, Michelle Vaughan
Thesis: Proposal for an Art Therapy Clinical Program Within the U.S. Department of Veterans Health Administration, Darshini Walton
Thesis: Art Therapy and Infertility, Kaitlyn Wash
Thesis: Paper Soldiers: A Clinical Case Study Exploring Papermaking as an Art Therapy Intervention to Increase Posttraumatic Growth in Military Sexual Trauma Survivors, Yonsenia White
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Thesis: The Three Dimensions of Cultural Competency in Art Therapy Education: Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills, Evans Baker
Thesis: Body Image: Indicators and Concern as Demonstrated in a Brief Art Therapy Group, Ashley Busch
Thesis: The Impact of Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type on Drawing Style: A Comparison Between Human Figure Drawings Completed by Elderly Adults with and without Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type, Kate Cronjé
Thesis: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Its Application to Art Therapy Practice, Terri-Gene Jenereaux Fowler
Thesis: Searching for Graphic Indicators of Resilience in a Homeless Youth Population: A Research Proposal, Aubrey Hall
Thesis: Cognition in Adults’ Experience of the Art Therapy-Projective Imagery Assessment, Gaelan Harmon-Walker
Thesis: A Phenomenological Study of the Emotional Experience of Adults Taking the Art Therapy-Projective Imagery Assessment, Emily Hege
Thesis: The Impact of the Art Show and Open Studio on the Adolescent Art Experience: Considerations for the Field of Art Therapy, Kimberly A. Huston
Thesis: Art Therapy from Client and Therapist Perspectives: A Mixed Methods Study, Danielle L. Jweid
Thesis: The Role of Personality in Individual Perceptions of the Value of Visual Journaling in Art Therapy Graduate Education, Daniel J. Koon
Thesis: Altered Bookmaking with LGBT Individuals: A Coming Out Process, Amber Nicole Lewis
Thesis: Art Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Building Sibling Connections, Melissa Scott Mariner
Thesis: Exploring Views of The Family Unit as Conveyed by Kinetic Family Drawings Created by Children from the Filipino-American Group, Rebecca Masia
Thesis: Perceptions of Art Therapy Among Medical Students, Laura A. Sibiski
Thesis: Depressive Symptoms and Bookmaking in Group Art Therapy with Female African American College Students, Joselyn Spence
Thesis: The Art Therapy Technique of ‘Life Review’: Its Impact on Existential Issues in Older Adults, Emily Victoria Willen
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Thesis: A Phenomenological Observation of the Reductive Printmaking Experience: Implications for Art Therapy, Nicholas Alexander
Thesis: A Study of Art Therapy-Based Approaches to Communication Between Physicians and Pediatric Patients, Carrie Carowan
Thesis: Examining Attachment Styles in Adult Adoptees Using the Bird’s Nest Drawing, Kim Clemens
Thesis: A Comparison of Kinetic Family Drawings by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder And Typically Developing Siblings, Rachel Daniels
Thesis: Emergency Medical Technicians’ Experience with Visual Journaling: A Qualitative Study, Pamela Gandolfi
Thesis: The Use of Art Therapy to Examine Self-Concept with a Breast Cancer Survivor, Melanie Gaskin
Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Stress and Anxiety Reduction Between Working with Clay and Mandala Design Coloring, Sara Julsrud
Thesis: A Proposed Art Therapy Group for Survivors of Suicide Based Upon the Results of a Survivor of Suicide’s Self-Study, Crystal Menicola
Thesis: Exploring the Sibling Relationship Through Art Therapy: A Case Study, Laura Michalski
Thesis: Burnout, Vicarious Traumatization, and Compassion Fatigue Within the Field of Art Therapy, Megan Parrish
Thesis: Art Therapy Assessment of Adult Incarcerated Offenders: A Research Proposal for the Assessment of Locus of Control, Alecia Perreault
Thesis: Exploring Hope and Quality of Life: A Proposal for a Group Art Therapy Hope Intervention for Individuals Diagnosed with Lupus, Paige Scheinberg
Thesis: Art Therapy in a Bereavement Camp Setting to Aid in Emotional Expression and Processing of Loss, Rebecca Snyder
Thesis: Art Therapy and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Case Study, Ashton Sullivan
Thesis: What Is the Effect of Mandala Drawing Versus Art Card Sorting on Mood, Stress, and Anxiety in Individuals with Mood and Anxiety Disorders?, Sara K.M. Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Thesis: Reflections During Internships through Visual Journaling with Mandalas: A Self-Study, Meghan Leisl Bernier
Thesis: The Effects of an Intensive Immersion in Doll-Making and Book Arts, Accompanied by Reflective Journaling, on the Personal Growth and Identity Development of an Art Therapist, Ashley Buchanan
Thesis: An Art-Based Psychoeducational Group for Pregnant Teenagers, Lauren Burinsky
Thesis: Family Art Therapy: A Case Report of a Family with a Child with Autism, E. Lange Eve
Thesis: Examining the Association Between Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction Through the Use of the Couples Drawing and the Bird’s Nest Drawing, Jessica Furiness
Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Published Addiction Art and Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game Addiction Art, Ariel Christine Furler
Thesis: A Proposal for an Exploratory Study of an Art Therapy Group Focused on Body Image with Breast Cancer Survivors, Ricky Jones
Thesis: A Proposal for an Art Therapy Intervention to Support A Child Whose Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer, Jenna Nicole Kelley
Thesis: A Study of Life Experiences Influencing Art Therapy as a Career Choice, Raleigh Ann Spires King
Thesis: A Cross-Cultural Study of Korean and American Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Suhyun Tess Lee
Thesis: Exploring the Use of Visual Journaling During Art Therapy Internships: A Self Study, Mary Madison Lovett
Thesis: Culture’s Impact on Drawing Styles: A Comparison of Indian, Indian-American, and American Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Ashy Palliparambil
Thesis: A Mixed Methods Study Examining the Efficacy of Art Media on Stress Reduction, Lilani Pecht
Thesis: A Comparison of Human Figures Drawn by Cochlear Implant Recipients and Children with Hearing, Molly Frances Pettit
Thesis: Case Studies in Working with Loving-Kindness Meditation and Art Therapy for Those Suffering from Chronic Pain, Jessica N. Ropars
Thesis: The Efficacy of Art Therapy in Increasing Coping Skills and Decreasing Loneliness in Children of Individuals Who Are Substance Addicted, Stefanie Scannell
Thesis: A Study of the Use of Art Therapy in Exploring Relationships Between Medical Students and Their Patients, Ursula M. Spont
Thesis: Clergy Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Art Therapy, Joanna Harris Tarr
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Thesis: Philosophical Concerns: Implications for Art Therapy, Anzhela Akbarova
Thesis: Art Therapists’ Strategies for Improving Adolescent Self-Esteem: A Qualitative Study, Jennifer Lauren Barnette
Thesis: A Grant Proposal for an Art Therapy Open Studio for the Homeless Population of Hampton Roads, Virginia, Jessica Renée Chevalier
Thesis: A Proposal for an Art Therapy Intervention for the Reduction of Dementia Caregiver Stress, Eileen Douglas
Thesis: Art Therapy Support Group for Siblings of Children with Autism, Christine McCann Giardina
Thesis: An Art-Based Self-Study of Immersion in Amish Culture: Implications for Art Therapists, Alison R. Hunt
Thesis: Art Therapy and Anorexia: A Heuristic Self-Study from Treatment to Career, Katie Kiskinis
Thesis: The Effect of Art Therapy on the Working Memory of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Kelly N. Lee
Thesis: A Proposed Bereavement Art Therapy Group for Children Who Experienced a Loss, Laurie McArthur
Thesis: A Study of Artwork by Individuals with Eating Disorders, Michelle L. Mong
Thesis: An African-American Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey with the Use of Visual Journaling, Kristen Spellman
Thesis: Proposal for an Art-Based Program Promoting Positive Identity Formation in Sexual Minority Youth, Anthony Philip Stroud
Thesis: Exploring the Effects of an Art Based Trauma Protocol with an Active Duty Police Officer Experiencing Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Khaki Wieters
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Thesis: Life Drawing with Gross Anatomy Medical Students and Implications for Art Therapy, Elliott Addesso
Thesis: Exploring American Indian Adolescents’ Needs Through a Community-Driven Study, Emily Gordon Basto
Thesis: The Effects of Coloring Books on Children’s Drawings: Implications for Art Therapy, Sarah Elizabeth Garrison
Thesis: The Application of Art Therapy Techniques to The Resolution of Conflict, Maggie Hart
Thesis: Attachment Styles and Children in Foster Care: A Study Involving Art Therapy Evaluation, Abigail Johnson
Thesis: Mindfulness Meditation and Art Making: Implications for Art Therapy, Susan Kathleen Mahl
Thesis: The Chakra Energy System and Art Therapy: A Heuristic Study, Linda Scalise
Thesis: An Art Therapy Approach to Addressing Burnout Prevention Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers, HoiLam Tang
Thesis: Using Art Therapy to Increase Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Homeless Mothers Living in a Shelter, Mandi Elizabeth Wines
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Thesis: A Content Analysis of Acculturating Hispanics’ Artwork: Implications for Art Therapy, Sarah Bufogle
Thesis: Art Therapy with Native American Cancer Survivors: An Observation of Nonverbal Communication Styles, Kathryn Dengler
Thesis: An Exploration of the Effects of an Arm Movement Intervention Upon Artwork: Implications for Art Therapy, Alicia K. Hurst
Thesis: Integrating Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy into Art Therapy: Depression Treatment in Juvenile Justice Settings, Elizabeth Illig
Thesis: Prostate Cancer Patients’ Physiological Responses to Coloring a Mandala or Working a Maze Puzzle, John Daniel Lorance Jr.