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)
Capstones/Theses from 2009
The effectiveness of two-way bilingual immersion education programs, Nadia I. Ruiz-Ramos
Inclusion : development of a manual to guide an inclusion model program, Susan Schreuder Sonnthal
Adult attachment and cell phone use in romantic relationships, Katie Shearer
Supplemental support packet for English language learners : liberal studies senior capstone, Melisa Tena
The culminating capstone experience : an examination of language brokering and the research process, Destiny Troxell
[The truth about Tourette's : an informative booklet for teachers], Jennifer Vosti
Foods and fables, Kaori Watanabe
Buddhist liberation movements : case study of Myanmar's democracy movement, Jonathan M. White
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
We are still here : Amah Mutsun, Jennifer Ford Armenta
Creating economic sustainability for Latinos in East Salinas, Lisette Arredondo
Incorporating effective classroom management style for middle school teachers, Maria Elena Ayala
Assertive discipline : an effective classroom management technique, Alisa Caggiano
Literacy for L.I.F.E., Marco Camarena
A review of the literature on physical education and its correlations on academic achievement in grades kindergarten through six, Kristen Carlyle
A review of the literature on the benefits of the Migrant Education Program and its contribution on the education system, Elsie Castro
Providing Thai children's literature in the public library, Prakai Evartt
The benefits of the Migrant Education Program at the elementary school level : prospects and challenges, Sonia] [Garcia
Monterey County community visitation guide, Dora Gonzales
Age, growth, and reproduction of the Aleutian skate, Bathyraja aleutica, from Alaskan waters, Diane Lee Haas
Characterizing dispersal patterns of marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) with genetic population assignments, Laurie Anne Hall
Malaria in Sudan : an analysis and discussion of policy options, Erin Brennan Heatley
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
A review of literature on how fast food affects the physical health of school age children, Justin Kerrick
South County California Student Opportunity Access Program (Cal-SOAP) matters!, Rosalinda Lemus
Soquel High School students' transportation and safety needs, Walter Lile
Access to mammograms to Latinas woman with disabilities, Araceli Marquez
Miss school! Miss out! : a review of the literature surrounding high school dropouts, Colleen Titus Martin
Review of the literature on the arts affect on children's cognitive abilities, Christina McEntire
What do teens know? : improving sex education for middle school students in southern Monterey County, Lorena L. Mendoza
Liberal Studies Senior Capstone research paper : effects of nutrition from school meals on elementary children's cognitive development, Naomi Morrill
Integrating visual art into reading in underperforming elementary schools, John Muratet
Working with school aged children with aggressive behavior, Leticia Nava
Direct service provider comprehensive orientation, Michelle Neil
The effects of the school environment on child obesity at the elementary school level, Guerra Nelson
Gang culture within the classroom, Susan Peoples
The psychological effects of bullying, Melissa Ann Pfeiffer
Senior Capstone Project final research report : promoting perception change in juvenile gang lifestyles, Sandra Ramirez
American Cancer Society : recruitment of the underserved Latino population in the Monterey County area, Louie Rios
[Learning from lessons!], Leanne Rocha
Literature review : effective teaching strategies for students with ADHD, Lauren Roche
Senior Capstone Project final research report : Monterey County homeless resource guide, Sophia Sanna
Biogeochemical characteristics of internal wave driven sediment and nutrient resuspension in Monterey Bay : implications for global new production, Lauren Murray Sassoubre
Deconstructing the construct : the development of college level curriculum, which explores the educational history of African Americans, Terry T. Simon
The effects of child abuse trainings for teachers : a literature review paper, Amanda Stenstrom
Why do teens joins gangs?, Julio Trinidad
Senior Capstone Project research report : Safe School Ambassadors, Patricia Vallejo
A self examination of coaching practices for middle school children, Jamie Weiler
Capstones/Theses from 2007
Domestic Violence Victims Waiting Room District Attorney's Office, Georgina Alvarez
Senior project final research project : Marina Del Mar Elementary School social skill groups, Zuleima Arevalo
Monterey County Department of Social & Employment Services confidentiality orientation video, Sandra Arriola
The celebrity obsession, Alexis Bennett
Classic multiculturalism, Brenda Bhaskar
Increasing the effectiveness of teenage pregnancy prevention programs in public and private organizations throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, Sarah Bloomquist
The effect of graphic organizers on the teaching of reading comprehension skills of special education students, Julie L. Carothers
Literature review : three contributing factors of childhood obesity, Danielle Case
A glimpse into the college process : how societal inequalities extend into the current school system, Grace Castro
Marina State Beach : a sixth grade science teaching tool, Christopher J. Chavis
Senior Capstone Project : increasing physical activities for students at MacQuiddy Elementary School, Brenda Corona
What are the effects of gangs on our public school system?, Stephanie DeLeon
Predicting areas at risk of invasion by cape ivy (Delairea odorata) on the Glen Deven Ranch, Big Sur, California, Dana M. DeVries
Gay life and culture in 21st century America : the fight for equality, Sara Dowe
A review of the literature on physical education and its correlations on academic achievement, Dana Eaton
Holistic education : a transformative worldview, not just another method, Sharon Fauske
Relative caregivers attaining legal permanency, Tiffany Ghiorso
Dual immersion : making voices heard, Diego Guerra
Senior Capstone Project : reformatting the multi-disciplinary team for Monterey County Adult Protective Services, Jennifer Kollen
Senior Capstone Project final research report : postpartum depression information project, Clementina Macias
Non-musical benefits of music, Monica Maciel
How have marijuana/hemp laws affected culture and education in the US?, Jason Maitoza
Cooperative peer interaction in the modern classroom, Priscilla Matson
Senior Capstone Project final research report : wear it or regret it, Juan Montes
Reach out : inspiring college students to volunteer, Shannon Moran
Senior Capstone Project final research report : Monterey Pines friendly visitors program, Aureen-Naya Ocampo
Effectively educating emotionally disturbed students, Cristal Padilla
Increasing the diversion of solid waste generated from the Science Academic Center at California State University Monterey Bay, Alana Rivadeneyra
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
Associations between personal health behaviors, social support systems, and depressive symptoms in a college sample, Philip Sherwood
Senior Capstone Project final research report : youth involvement leadership program, Carmen Siordia
Senior Capstone Project : hyperactivity : the healthy snack alternative, Jennifer Spiros
Impacting what high school students know about water safety, Lacey Sutton
Senior Capstone Project : binge eating = el desorden alimenticio compulsivo, Reina Valencia
A review of the literature on teaching abroad, Bradley J. Vanek
Senior Capstone Project final research paper : empowering youth to make healthy life choices, Amber West
The social effects of media violence and its effect on young children, Tiffany Wilson
Capstones/Theses from 2006
Educating about eating disorders : examining body image curriculum and policy at a small private school, Marita Priya Diaz
Learning enforcement : the influence of No Child Left Behind on the fourth grade language arts curriculum in a public school, Yolanda E. Diaz
Recidivism among juveniles on probation, Rosalba Garcia
Involvement of Head Start parents in their child's preschool education, using science activities as a tool, Marbella RodriÌguez-Chavira
Multicultural curriculum development in English as a foreign language literature for the fifth grade of Greek elementary school, Athanasia Tasiopoulou