The following papers/projects are produced by graduate students in programs where formal theses are not required. The majority (600+) are from the Occupational & Technical Studies program in the STEMPS Department of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies. They date from 1974-present.
Additional master's papers are produced in the Institute for the Humanities (Arts & Letters), Educational Foundations & Leadership Department (Education), and School of Dental Hygiene (Health Sciences). To browse master's papers by academic department or program, please go to the Browse by Research by College, Department, Center page.
Master's Projects from 2012
Effectiveness of High School Fashion Courses in Preparing Students for Fashion Courses in College, Jade Bolling
Student Performance in Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology at Rockingham College Comparing Distance to Face-to-Face Instruction, Vickie Chitwood
Assessing Blood Culture Contamination, Deborah Harris
Transition Assistance Program and the Enlisted Retention Board Released Sailor, Danielle Hughes
Factors that Influence Adults to Enroll in Professional Development Programs, Rachel Patton
Comparison of Personality Traits, Past Work, and Technology Experience of Successful Disability Analyst Trainees, Melissa Phillips
A Comparison of Air Traffic Control Knowledge and Performance, Mark Powell
Performance of Career and Technical Students on Credential Tests to Determine Options for Enhanced Success, Mona Smith
The Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Students Who Are At-Risk, Jason Thomas
Cognitive Steps for Solving Technical Problems, Brian Whayland
Master's Projects from 2011
Methods Used to Integrate STEM Subjects into K-12 Technology Education Classrooms, Matt Basilone
Effects of Instructional Technology on the Mathematics Achievement of Eighth Grade Students, Paul Burkhart
STEM Professional Development and Integration in Elementary Schools, Diana Cantu
Enrollment in Technology Education Based upon Scores in Mathematics and Science, Robert D'Souza
Apparel and Its Impact on Self-Perception, Autumn Heart
Influence of Life Skills Training on the Preparedness of Secondary Students Entering Post-Secondary Education and/or the Workforce, Antonio Juarez
Perceived Needs of Associates of Riding Lawn Equipment, Kimberly Lucado
Female Perceptions of Technology Education at Old Dominion University, Brian Reynolds
Counterfeit Designers Merchandise's Influence on Consumer's Choice, Jessica Robinson
Knowledge of Graduates of the Watch Officer/Watch Chief Course, J. Garrett Sullivan
Comparison of High School Student Armed Forces Qualification Test Scores between New Jersey and the Rest of the United States, Alain Wescott
United Network for Organ Sharing Members Attitudes and Barriers toward Training, Mary Wyche
Employer Attitudes toward Hiring First Time Felons in Newport News, Virginia, Adriane Young
Master's Projects from 2010
Implementation of Pediatric Shoulder Ultrasound at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Amy Dela Cruz
Primary Factors in Generation Ys Cotton Clothing Purchase Decisions, Karen Eagle and Marla Winslade
Future of Celestial Navigation and the Ocean-Going Military Navigator, Michael Garvin
Relationship between High School Students' Use of Cell Phones and iPods and Their Effect on Classroom Grades, Lynsey Gore
Awareness of Cotton Among Generation Y, Keidra Hatchett and Nichole Williams
Effects of Jamestown-Yorktown's Educational Program on Fourth Grade Students' Standards of Learning Score in Virginia Studies, Roger Hohensee
Computer Based Instruction and Its Effects on 21st Century learners, Molly Knaack
Compliance Safety and Health Officer Apprenticeship Program Expenditure Analysis, Marie Lopez
Certification Pass Rates of Students Following Multiple Years of Drafting Courses, Austin Mantay
Computer Applications Training Required in Medical Facilities in Lynchburg, Virginia, Wanda McGee
Tobacco Indemnification Money and Its Impact on Education in Southwest Virginia, Mark Miller
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements to Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols
Standardization of Learning Management Systems, Deborah J. B. Richard
Determining Attitudes of Middle School History Teachers toward Integrating Contextual Learning Projects into the Core Curriculum, Amanda Roberts
Availability of Electronic Copies of Instructional Materials for Career and Technical Education, Farid Safarmamadov
Perceptions of Company Officer Competency by Firefighters and Company Officers of Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Paul Savage
Makeup's Effects on Self-Perception, Lauren Silverio
Impacts of the STEM Education Movement on Technology Education Ph.D. Graduate Programs, Keith Upchurch
Employees' Attitudes and Perceptions toward Training Opportunities at Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins
Master's Projects from 2009
A Comparison of Use of Archived Video-Streamed Tapes, Donald Jerry Bartley
The Perception of Male Broadway Performers, Danielle Baskin
Review of Student Performance in Developmental mathematics Courses Taught at Virginia Western Community College, T. Jonathan Bayer
Perceptions of Technology Education Supervisors toward Implementation of Engineering by Design Courses in Virginia Public Schools, Terrance Beddow
Effects of Computer Application Courses on Students at Menchville High School, Wardell Boyle
Effectiveness of A+ Learning Software in Assisting Students with Learning and Reducing Behavior Problems, Jason Buchanan
Employees' Attitudes toward Acquiring Progressive Career Opportunities in a Retail Corporate Corporation, Kasana Carter
Celebrity's Fashion and Beauty Lines Influence on Consumer's Choice, Samantha Corbus
Succession Planning in Healthcare Organizations, Stephanie Cross
Primary Factors in Consumer Purchase Decisions of Women's Footwear, Kristen Ducatte
Assessment of Training Needs for Early/Primary Private School Teachers, Regina Flora
Virginia Beach Middle School Work and Family Studies Teacher's Implementation of the Virginia Workforce Readiness Lesson Plans, Carole Forbes
Implementation of Job Performance Support Training in an Industrial Workplace, Don Garmer
Effects of 4-H Hand-on School Enrichment Lessons on Science Test Scores, Wendy Herdman
Oral Healthcare in Kenya: Implications for Dental Hygiene Care, Grace Kogi
Satisfaction Levels of Piedmont Virginia Community College Students with the Tutoring Services, Michael Kutnak
Identifying Enrollment Factors at New River Community College, Keith McAllister
Delta Dental of Virginia and Talent Management, Dawn McCray
Consumer Behavior and Eco-Friendly Fashion Apparel, Christine Montero
Attaining Competitive Advantage: The Impact of Using Online Communication Strategies for Healthcare Organizations, Kimberly Morgan
Correlation between Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency Results and Freshman English grades in Washington State Distance Learning Students, Angela M. Musto
Effects of Employee Participation and Behavior-Based Safety Programs on OSHA Recordable incident Rates, Andrew Nowicki
WorkKeys Mathematics Skill-Level Scores as Predictors for Placement into College-Level Mathematics, Wanda Sadler
Effective Training Methods for Deans and Administrative Managers of Virginia Western Community College, Laura Stevens
Relationship of Gender to Grades in a General Education Technology Course, Harry Stout
Effects of an Informal Science Program on the Perceptions of 4-6th Grade Minority Girls toward Science and STEM Careers, Angel Thomas
Significant Differences between Seventh and Eighth Grade Students Enrolled in Keyboarding to Earn High School Credit, Kellie Wheeler
Behavior Management Strategies that Reduce Incidents of Students Referrals in Middle School, Robert Wylie Jr.
Master's Projects from 2008
Business and Industry Training Employment Opportunities, Christie Callahan
Follow-Up of Danville Community College Networking Track III Graduates form 2005-2007, Steven Carrigan
A Follow-Up Study of Marketing Education Graduates from Old Dominion University 2001-2007, Meghan Dowd
An Analysis of Tidewater Community College English Instructors' Attitudes toward Using Instructional Technology, Linda Ferrara
The Effects of Technology Education on Science Achievement, Jessica L. Filosa
Employees Attitudes and Perceptions towards Training at Atlantic Container Line in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Colette Harmon
The Effectiveness of One Week of Remediation for Geometry, Martha L. Hopkins
A Follow-Up Study of Technology Education Graduates from Old Dominion University 2002-2006, Johnny F. Mack
The Use or Non-Use of Calculators Affects on Student's Ability to Perform Basic Mathematics Problems, Christina Miles
Career Placement of Graduates Who Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Training Specialist, LaTrey E. Myrick
Relationship between Workplace Skills and Grade Point Averages as Predictors for Employment, John Nelson
Professional Development Topics For Marketing Education Teachers, Ashley E. Nunn
Improving Oral Health in Pakistan Using Dental Hygienists, Musarrat Anjum Shah
Using Brain Compatible Assessment to Obtain Higher Test Scores as Compared to Multiple Choice Tests, Raena Weimer
Master's Projects from 2007
A Comparison Between the Success of Technological Literacy Programs at Landstown High School and Academy and Chantilly Academy, Vanessa Barger
Liberty Call and Navy Military Training, Yvette Isabel Bartholomew
Effects of Technology Based Interactive Multimedia on Training of Laminators at General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products Manufacturing, Jeffrey D. Brough
Technology Education Effects on High School Student's Test Scores, Ross B. Creecy
The Effectiveness of 360-Degree Feedback upon Supervision in Shenandoah Valley Social Services, Brian Dotson
Assessment of Carilion Health System Call Center, Donna Miller
The Relationship of College GPA and Job Performance for Teaching Faculty at Blue Ridge Community College, Tim Nicely
The Relationship Between Grade Point Averages and Enrollment in a Marketing Work Program, Mikki M. Russel