This electronic archive of Capstone projects is aimed at gathering the culminating experiences of undergraduate students. The student authors of these Capstone projects have chosen to have access to their work restricted to members of the CSU Monterey Bay university community.

To view capstones and theses from 2017 and later, please visit Capstone Projects and Master's Theses (all submissions)

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Capstones/Theses from 2009

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The effectiveness of two-way bilingual immersion education programs, Nadia I. Ruiz-Ramos

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Inclusion : development of a manual to guide an inclusion model program, Susan Schreuder Sonnthal

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Adult attachment and cell phone use in romantic relationships, Katie Shearer

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Supplemental support packet for English language learners : liberal studies senior capstone, Melisa Tena

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The culminating capstone experience : an examination of language brokering and the research process, Destiny Troxell

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[The truth about Tourette's : an informative booklet for teachers], Jennifer Vosti

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Foods and fables, Kaori Watanabe

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Buddhist liberation movements : case study of Myanmar's democracy movement, Jonathan M. White

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Self-study of teaching practice : using the arts to teach English language users, Dora A. Yuga

Capstones/Theses from 2008

Transition from school to career : vocational educational programs : an important link, Jennifer Adamson

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We are still here : Amah Mutsun, Jennifer Ford Armenta

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Creating economic sustainability for Latinos in East Salinas, Lisette Arredondo

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Incorporating effective classroom management style for middle school teachers, Maria Elena Ayala

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Assertive discipline : an effective classroom management technique, Alisa Caggiano

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Literacy for L.I.F.E., Marco Camarena

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A review of the literature on physical education and its correlations on academic achievement in grades kindergarten through six, Kristen Carlyle

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A review of the literature on the benefits of the Migrant Education Program and its contribution on the education system, Elsie Castro

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Providing Thai children's literature in the public library, Prakai Evartt

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The benefits of the Migrant Education Program at the elementary school level : prospects and challenges, Sonia] [Garcia

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Monterey County community visitation guide, Dora Gonzales

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Age, growth, and reproduction of the Aleutian skate, Bathyraja aleutica, from Alaskan waters, Diane Lee Haas

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Characterizing dispersal patterns of marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) with genetic population assignments, Laurie Anne Hall

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Malaria in Sudan : an analysis and discussion of policy options, Erin Brennan Heatley

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Cueing procedures in combination with self-monitoring procedures for use with learning disabled students who exhibit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder behavioral symptoms, Renee Granier Keasey

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A review of literature on how fast food affects the physical health of school age children, Justin Kerrick

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South County California Student Opportunity Access Program (Cal-SOAP) matters!, Rosalinda Lemus

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Soquel High School students' transportation and safety needs, Walter Lile

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Access to mammograms to Latinas woman with disabilities, Araceli Marquez

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Miss school! Miss out! : a review of the literature surrounding high school dropouts, Colleen Titus Martin

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Review of the literature on the arts affect on children's cognitive abilities, Christina McEntire

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What do teens know? : improving sex education for middle school students in southern Monterey County, Lorena L. Mendoza

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Liberal Studies Senior Capstone research paper : effects of nutrition from school meals on elementary children's cognitive development, Naomi Morrill

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Integrating visual art into reading in underperforming elementary schools, John Muratet

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Working with school aged children with aggressive behavior, Leticia Nava

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Direct service provider comprehensive orientation, Michelle Neil

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The effects of the school environment on child obesity at the elementary school level, Guerra Nelson

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Gang culture within the classroom, Susan Peoples

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The psychological effects of bullying, Melissa Ann Pfeiffer

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : promoting perception change in juvenile gang lifestyles, Sandra Ramirez

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American Cancer Society : recruitment of the underserved Latino population in the Monterey County area, Louie Rios

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Capstone Project : evaluation and recommendations of three programs for recidivism rates in the Monterey County Probation Department (Youth Center), Jesus Rocha

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[Learning from lessons!], Leanne Rocha

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Literature review : effective teaching strategies for students with ADHD, Lauren Roche

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : Monterey County homeless resource guide, Sophia Sanna

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Biogeochemical characteristics of internal wave driven sediment and nutrient resuspension in Monterey Bay : implications for global new production, Lauren Murray Sassoubre

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Deconstructing the construct : the development of college level curriculum, which explores the educational history of African Americans, Terry T. Simon

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Attention deficit hyper-activity disorder (ADHD) in K-12 students : managing the implications of behavior therapy before resorting to clinical treatment, Rebecca Spicer

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The effects of child abuse trainings for teachers : a literature review paper, Amanda Stenstrom

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Why do teens joins gangs?, Julio Trinidad

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Senior Capstone Project research report : Safe School Ambassadors, Patricia Vallejo

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A self examination of coaching practices for middle school children, Jamie Weiler

Capstones/Theses from 2007

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What challenges the Arabic language learners, and what pedagogical techniques/practices would enhance learning and best motivate the learners, Amna S. Ahmed

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Domestic Violence Victims Waiting Room District Attorney's Office, Georgina Alvarez

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Senior project final research project : Marina Del Mar Elementary School social skill groups, Zuleima Arevalo

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Monterey County Department of Social & Employment Services confidentiality orientation video, Sandra Arriola

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association Emergency Transport Program, Annie Basra

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The celebrity obsession, Alexis Bennett

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Classic multiculturalism, Brenda Bhaskar

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Increasing the effectiveness of teenage pregnancy prevention programs in public and private organizations throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, Sarah Bloomquist

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The effect of graphic organizers on the teaching of reading comprehension skills of special education students, Julie L. Carothers

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : building social relationships : creating and implementing monthly activities to help children and their families build their own sense of community, Elizabeth Carrasco

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Literature review : three contributing factors of childhood obesity, Danielle Case

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A glimpse into the college process : how societal inequalities extend into the current school system, Grace Castro

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Marina State Beach : a sixth grade science teaching tool, Christopher J. Chavis

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Senior Capstone Project : increasing physical activities for students at MacQuiddy Elementary School, Brenda Corona

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What are the effects of gangs on our public school system?, Stephanie DeLeon

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Predicting areas at risk of invasion by cape ivy (Delairea odorata) on the Glen Deven Ranch, Big Sur, California, Dana M. DeVries

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Gay life and culture in 21st century America : the fight for equality, Sara Dowe

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A review of the literature on physical education and its correlations on academic achievement, Dana Eaton

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Holistic education : a transformative worldview, not just another method, Sharon Fauske

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Relative caregivers attaining legal permanency, Tiffany Ghiorso

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Dual immersion : making voices heard, Diego Guerra

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Senior Capstone Project : reformatting the multi-disciplinary team for Monterey County Adult Protective Services, Jennifer Kollen

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : postpartum depression information project, Clementina Macias

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Non-musical benefits of music, Monica Maciel

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How have marijuana/hemp laws affected culture and education in the US?, Jason Maitoza

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Cooperative peer interaction in the modern classroom, Priscilla Matson

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : wear it or regret it, Juan Montes

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Reach out : inspiring college students to volunteer, Shannon Moran

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : Monterey Pines friendly visitors program, Aureen-Naya Ocampo

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Effectively educating emotionally disturbed students, Cristal Padilla

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Increasing the diversion of solid waste generated from the Science Academic Center at California State University Monterey Bay, Alana Rivadeneyra

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Supportive services for Spanish-speaking foster parents in the Monterey County, Daisy Rosas

How do children benefit from visual arts integration into elementary education?, Kathleen Rosenbrock

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Associations between personal health behaviors, social support systems, and depressive symptoms in a college sample, Philip Sherwood

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : youth involvement leadership program, Carmen Siordia

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Senior Capstone Project : hyperactivity : the healthy snack alternative, Jennifer Spiros

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Impacting what high school students know about water safety, Lacey Sutton

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Teaching and assessing grammar in the collaborative college composition classroom : a study of my own pedagogy in the teaching of writing at California State University Monterey Bay, John Swanson

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Senior Capstone Project : binge eating = el desorden alimenticio compulsivo, Reina Valencia

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A review of the literature on teaching abroad, Bradley J. Vanek

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Senior Capstone Project final research paper : empowering youth to make healthy life choices, Amber West

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The social effects of media violence and its effect on young children, Tiffany Wilson

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Senior Capstone Project final research report : physical discipline and child abuse among monolingual Spanish-speaking parents, Rosa Zavala

Capstones/Theses from 2006

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Rethinking the "G" word : grammer as a tool for empowerment : a curriculum development project for a hybrid Grammar Through Writing course : a thesis ..., Janice Coury

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Educating about eating disorders : examining body image curriculum and policy at a small private school, Marita Priya Diaz

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Learning enforcement : the influence of No Child Left Behind on the fourth grade language arts curriculum in a public school, Yolanda E. Diaz

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Recidivism among juveniles on probation, Rosalba Garcia

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Involvement of Head Start parents in their child's preschool education, using science activities as a tool, Marbella Rodríguez-Chavira

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Multicultural curriculum development in English as a foreign language literature for the fifth grade of Greek elementary school, Athanasia Tasiopoulou