Capstones/Theses from 2008
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
Miss school! Miss out! : a review of the literature surrounding high school dropouts, Colleen Titus Martin
Homeless children and their struggle to succeed in their academics, Jessica Martinez
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
Should physical education be a standard for public schools : are unhealthy kids left behind?, Abby G. Michelsen
Video game violence and the effects on children : a review of the literature, Ellen Miller
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
The effects of the school environment on child obesity at the elementary school level, Guerra Nelson
A review of the literature on the benefits of the visual and performing arts for elementary school children, Melissa Pasa
The psychological effects of bullying, Melissa Ann Pfeiffer
[Learning from lessons!], Leanne Rocha
Literature review : effective teaching strategies for students with ADHD, Lauren Roche
Literature review : what are the best classroom methods to use in assisting elementary students with Tourette Syndrome in reaching academic success?, Brittany Stellin
The effects of child abuse trainings for teachers : a literature review paper, Amanda Stenstrom
Why do teens joins gangs?, Julio Trinidad
Capstones/Theses from 2007
Increasing the effectiveness of teenage pregnancy prevention programs in public and private organizations throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, Sarah Bloomquist
A review of the literature on the school related contributing factors to childhood obesity, Michelle Buzbee
Literature review : three contributing factors of childhood obesity, Danielle Case
Marina State Beach : a sixth grade science teaching tool, Christopher J. Chavis
Breaking the barriers : adult school to college project, Jeanine Curtis
What are the effects of gangs on our public school system?, Stephanie DeLeon
Exploring learning styles to teach reading, Caroline Earp
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
Dual immersion : making voices heard, Diego Guerra
The first five years : providing adequate support and resources for new teachers, Crystal Harvey
World myths for children, Jeffrey Herring and Jacob Herring
Parenting styles : what do parents really know?, Tina Jackson
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
Deaf and in need : finding culturally sensitive human services, Colleen M. Moore
Reach out : inspiring college students to volunteer, Shannon Moran
What special needs programs are available?, Wendy Nath
Beneficially impacting teenagers' knowledge and ability to deal with migraines, Mollie Newman
Effectively educating emotionally disturbed students, Cristal Padilla
Incorporating art into education : the importance of teaching creatively in a standards based classroom, Monica Petersen
How do children benefit from visual arts integration into elementary education?, Kathleen Rosenbrock
A review of literature on the migrant education program and its involvement on the education system, Omar Sabbah
The first five years : providing adequate support and resources for new teachers, Jenifer Sosa
Impacting what high school students know about water safety, Lacey Sutton
A review of the literature on teaching abroad, Bradley J. Vanek
Capstones/Theses from 2006
The effects of nutrition on the cognitive skills of students from kindergarten through third grades, Rebecca Lorentz
Early and appropriate remediation and accommodation for dysgraphic students, Denise Phipps-Craig
Creativity, Rebecca Ross
Teaching young children how to read : phonics vs. whole language, Kelly Waldo
Capstones/Theses from 2005
Cognitively guided instruction (CGI) for mathematics at the elementary school level, Henry, Cho
Character education : early intervention, Dianne Thompson
Capstones/Theses from 2004
Child obesity and attitudes towards nutrition, Katie Barnes
Capstones/Theses from 2003
Exploring the importance of incorporating the visual and creative arts into elementary school curriculum, Emily McDaniel
Bullying affects on children and prevention strategies, Elizabeth Rada
Gender bias in our school system and its effect on career choices for females, Les Stuart
Capstones/Theses from 2001
Drama as a strategy for the social development of special needs students, Mack Smith
Capstones/Theses from 2000
Intrinsic motivation as a core to educational achievement, Amy E. Carman