While not official theses, the following papers, produced by students in the Occupational and Technical Studies graduate program since 1974, are in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Education. The program is offered by the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies of the Darden College of Education. It is currently directed by Dr. Mickey Kosloski.
Master's Projects from 2009
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
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
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
Testing Methods and Pass/Fail Rates in Developmental Mathematics Classes at Southwest Virginia Community College, Charlotte Tiller
Articulation Trends in Allied Health Programs, Felicia M. Toreno
Influence of Questionnaire Format on the Response Rate of Training Session Evaluations, Yumiao Zhu
Master's Projects from 2006
The Effects of Cyber Courses on Southside Virginia Community College Student's Grade Point Averages, Kelley A. Barnes
The Need for a Building Trades Program at Brunswick Senior High School, Raymond P. Bersch
Academic Performance of Students Who Receive Need-based Financial Aid, Corey W. Carlson
Differences in Work Expectations Held by Differing Generations of American Workers, Jeanian Clark
Affectiveness of Academic Eligibility Regulations on Athletes at Hanover High School in Hanover County, Virginia, Bernard S. Davis III
A Follow-up Study of Old Dominion University Fashion Graduates, Allison Dorsey
Employees' Attitudes Toward Motivation Techniques and Assessment Methods in a Health Care Organization, Deborah C. Ison
Effects of the Workbook God's Way to an A om Students Grade Point Averages, Donna Koson
The Relationship between Dress and Socio-Economics, Tiffany A. Machado
Vehicular Based Drug Box Temperature Control Study, Jonora Mejia
The Effectiveness of the Behavior-Based Safety Program at Jacobs Sverdrup's NASA Langley Rome Contract, Tony A. Mettert
A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Opticianry Education, Kristi Ostrom
A Survey of Web Based Instruction in American High School Education, Dana C. Ross
Master's Projects from 2005
Electronically Posted Course Materials and Classroom Attendance, Shawnda Bentley
Effects of Technology Education on Middle School Language Arts (Reading) Achievement, Mark A. Bolt
A Study to Determine if the Tech Prep Program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has Academic Benefits Using Grade Point Average as a Predictor, Susan H. Carper
Student Reaction to the Use of Classroom Performance and Personal Response Systems in College Level Courses, Edmund A. Donato
An Analysis of the Expectations of Old Dominion University Students Enrolled in the Fashion Industry Course, Jarnell Dorman
An Analysis of Attitudes Toward Instructional Technology Integration at Heritage High School, Nicole P. Edwards
Determining the Benefits of Seeking Phlebotomy Program Approval from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Frankie Harris-Lyne
The Demand for Industrial Technology and Technology Education Faculty Professors at United States Universities, Cleo Hicks Jr.
Business and Industry Training Employment Opportunities in Chesapeake, Virginia, Jessica E. Ingram
Virginia Quality Institute's Conflict Management Training, Marguerite Inscoe
Factors Contributing to Virginia Marketing Education's Low Participation in State DECA Competitive Written Events, Eric R. Keiser
Technology Education in Virginia's Private School System, Cara Kimball
Attitudes of Potential Employers in Southwestern Virginia Toward Hiring Newly Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants Who are Graduates of the Wytheville Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Julia S. Jackson King
The Effectiveness of Loudoun Country Public Schools Teacher Cadet Program, Erik J. Kittelson
Knowledge Management in Training in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Stephanie McKinney
Factors that Contribute to Turnover of Sales Professionals in South Hampton Roads, Monica Miccio-Vieira
Tidewater Virginia Technology Education Teacher Professional Development Needs, Richard A. Nash
Gender and Programming Language Preferences of Computer Programming Students at Moraine Valley Community College, Dawn Patitucci
The Attitudes of Students Enrolled in Riding Instruction Preparation Classes, Bethanne Ridgeway
Alternative High Schools on the Virginia Peninsula, Oliver Robertson
The Effects of the Hampton Roads Women's Network Program on its Participants at Bank of America, Charlene T. Runner
Old Dominion University Department of Human Resources Customer Satisfaction Study, September C. Sanderlin
Directions of Dissertation Research at Universities Preparing Future Technology Education Teacher Educators, David A. Sontos
Human Resources Managers and the Family Medical Leave Act, Rhonda Taylor
Middle School Equipment Needs to Teach the Standards for Technology Literacy, Thomas G. Warner
Effects of pH on Biomass Allocation in Acer rubrum Seedlings, Marc C. Wingett
Correlation Between SOL Scores and Personal Computer Ownership with Internet Access, Christy Yaple
Master's Projects from 2004
Motivators for Enrolling Children in Preschool and Child Care Programs: A Difference Between Latino and Non-Latino Parents, Barbara Andre
The Curriculum Content of Master's Level Fashion Merchandising Programs Throughout the United States, Christine Aulicino
Social Interaction and Reading Achievement Among Children in Poverty, Kendra M. Boykin
The Effects of Reading Readiness And Student Achievement in the Primary Grades Through The Use of Phonemic Awareness, Curtis A. S. Campbell
Ability To Cope With The Increased Costs of Complying With The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Debra B. Cline
The Types of Computer Technology Skills Needed by Graduates of the Information Systems Technology Program, Thomas Czerwinski
The Equipment Needs of the Standards for Technological Literacy, Julian B. Duffey
The Relationship of High School Mathematics Standard Test Scores and Illustration and Design Technology Courses, Richard R. Dyer
Do Distance Learning Students Taking Business and Technology Courses at Olympic College Achieve the Same Grade Point Averages as On-Campus Students in the Same Courses, Steven J. Ericson
Does Excessive Absence from Class Lead to Lower Levels of Academic Achievement, Janet L. Faison
Performance Comparison of Trade Readjustment Act and Traditional Students of Wytheville Community College, Jeffrey B. Fields