The theses presented here include those from both current and former students in the Department of Counselor Education.
The Department of Counselor Education has been collecting their theses digitally since 2005.
Theses from 2012
Therapist’s Perceptions of Self-Care, Stephanie Catlin-Rakoski
Teachers Perceptions of Interventions for Children with Autism in a School Setting, Carli M. Cavanaugh
Spirituality: A Tool for Professional School Counselors Working in an Urban Secondary Setting, Alexander M. Clark
Obstacles to Attending Treatment in an Urban Mental Health Clinic: A Client’s Perspective Approach to Identifying Factors Influencing Treatment Attendance, Nicholas M. Delaney
The Effectiveness of Character Education Programs in Middle and High Schools, Chelsea E. Graff
Teacher Knowledge of School Counselor Responsibilities, Laura G. Hale
Investigating Burnout at a County Mental Health Agency, David B. Luce
Dropout: Students leaving urban high schools prior to graduation, Jeffrey K. Mangini
Parents’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Student’s Attendance, Amy L. Powell
The Impact of Group Counseling on the Self-Esteem Levels of Students Who Have Been Identified as the Targets of Bullying Aggressors, Christine D. Reber
Relationships Between Pain Treatments and Substance Use at a VA Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program, Jesse Quinn Williams
Theses from 2011
Teacher’s Perceptions and Awareness of Cyberbullying Among Middle School Students, Andrew Beringer
Teacher Perceptions of the School Counselors Role, Jenna M. Marchetta
Urban High School Climate: Students’ Perceptions of Bullying and Homophobic Remarks in School, Joseph Navarra
Teacher Perceptions of the American School Counselor Association’s National Model in an Urban Setting, Bryan O. Rivera
The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Disclosure of Disability Status of College Students With Disabilities, Janine M. Rowe
The Impact of a Comprehensive School Counseling Plan, Sara W. Thomas
Theses from 2010
The Effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy Groups on Adults with a Diagnosis of Depression, Letitcia Y. Alston
Male County Correctional Facility Inmates' Attitudes Towards Male Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault Services, April C. Aycock
School Counselors' Experience of the Impact of Student Suicide: A Qualitative Narrative, Stacy Bowman
The Psychological Implications of Obesity in Adolescent High School Students, Lindsay C. Daniel
The Influence of Social Networking Participation on Student Academic Performance Across Gender Lines, Kaitlyn Flad
Teachers’ Perceptions of Classroom Management Factors that Contribute to Stress and Likeliness to Seek Consultation from School Counselors, Kathryn L. Gallup
Exploring the Impact of Sports Participation on Academic Achievement in a Middle School, Michael J. Gorton
Relational Aggression and the Impact it has on Female Adolescents, Rebecca C. Hamilton
The Transition Experiences of Students Formally (i.e. Formerly) in Bilingual Education, Yamalis Hernandez
Student Service Needs of non-Caucasian Students at a Four Year College, Daniel Kandris
College Admission Counselor Perceptions: The Influences of Extracurricular Activity Involvement on the College Admission Decision , Meghan I. Lentner
Seventh Grade Student Career Aspirations and Academic Achievement, Aaron J. Linderman
Evaluating the Accuracy of Childhood Mental Health Diagnosis in a Clinical Setting, Mary Margaret Moses
The Flip Side: An Investigation into the Depersonalization of Communication, Eileen S. Myer
The Role of Perceived Parental Influences on the Career Self-Efficacy of College Students, Kristen L. Roach
Parental Awareness and Attitudes toward Academic Dishonesty in a Suburban High School Setting , Mike Sykes
Individually Perceived Supports and Barriers to Successful Community Reentry After Serving a Prison Sentence, Craig A. Waleed
Narratives from Grief Counseling: Client Perspectives on Effective Interventions and Strategies for Recovery, Janalee Weaver
Staff Preparedness for Acts of Violence in School Settings, Jenna L. Winicki
Theses from 2009
Career Development and College Planning Needs of Rural High School Students, Kimberly A. Ball
The Counseling Needs of Middle School Students, Megan Barrell
The Effectiveness of Gender Specific Education on Academics and Behavior among Public Middle School Students, Stephanie A. Bliss
Dance Your Way to Communication: Dance Movement Therapy to Increase Self-Esteem, Poor Body Image, and Communication Skills in High School Females, Mary K. Corteville
Transitioning from High School: A Postgraduate Study, Krystal B. Dunning
Retaining Latino CD Patients to Treatment, Doris Hernandez
School Counseling Services and Student Academic Success, Sally A. Howe
Using Group Therapy to Improve the Well-Being of Children in Foster Care, Joshua Maldonado
Women and Economic Self-Sufficiency: An Analysis of a Program in a Community-Based Organization, Lindsay A. Rachow
The Impact of Empathy Skills Training on Middle School Children, Melissa J. Sakofsky
Effective Methods to Reach Victims of Domestic Violence, Kate M. Stanford
The Group Counseling Needs of Chemically Dependent Women, Latoya Taylor
Child and Family Clinic-Plus Program: How to Involve Children and Families in Mental Health Screenings in a Clinic Setting , Yao-Szu Tsou
Theses from 2008
Conquering Counseling: Postsecondary Students and Successful Strategies for Preparedness, William Broome
Career Education and Comprehensive School Counseling: The Needs of High School Seniors, Courtney E. Cannan
The Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational Group Counseling on Sixth Grade Male Students' Anger., Ashley L. Ellis
Listening to Movement: The Use of Dance Movement Therapy in Groups to Reduce Anxiety in Males Struggling with Addiction, Christine D. Ferris
Factors that Impact Performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) between Urban High School Seniors and their Parents., LaConda T. Graham
The Gender Gap: How Utilization of a School Counseling Center Affects Academic Performance, Travis Hooper
What Academically At Risk Students Need from a Summer Transition Program, Tiffany N. Kaiser
Group Counseling for Middle School Students And Effectiveness at Increasing Social Resiliency , Dewey Lawrence
Retention Rates of Black Males at The College at Brockport, Gabriel Marshall
Examining the Perceptions of Counselor’s Work with Persons with Single or Dual Diagnosis, Komekia E. Peterson
The Effectiveness of Group Therapy in Decreasing Symptoms of Depression in Children Experiencing Loss/Grief., Elena M. Pilato
Counselor’s Personal Experience with Counseling, Lisa Robey
Use and Abuse of the Internet: Parental Knowledge of Cyber Bullying in Middle School, Na‘ Lisa Rowe
Cyber-Bullying: Bullying in the 21st Century, Mark T. Rumfola
The Need for Art Therapy in Middle Schools, Jamie Lynn Shemps
Using Art Therapy to Express Your Self, Sandra S. Vazquez
Using a Social Skills Group to Develop and Maintain Relationships, Sharee L. Washington
Increasing Urban Students’ Knowledge of the College Admissions Process, Suzanna W. Wesh
Theses from 2007
Exploring the Perception of Personal Loss Resulting from Mental Illness, Janelle L. Atwood
Hidden Aggression: A Study of Group Counseling and Female Relational Aggression., Sarah R. Blencowe
New Student Transition Program into Elementary School, Kelly L. Budniewski
Academic Coaching and Study Skills Instruction for 8th Graders, Melinda A. Chamberlin
Group Counseling for At-Risk Adolescent Girls to Improve Decision Making Skills, Jennifer L. Daka
Wellness: Preventative care for middle school girls, Kimberly L. Doll
Alone Among Many:Faculty and Student Perceptions of Harassment and Violence Toward Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Students., David B. Fortuna
Counselors' Spirituality and Empathy: Are they Compatible?, Erin M. Halligan
Case Study of Counseling Interventions with a Child with Asperger's Syndrome, Moira G. Hancock
Police Response to Domestic Violence, Jennifer Hinchey
Career Development Interventions with Low Socioeconomic Status Students, Megan C. Hoffman
Urban Students and Career Options., James M. Kates
The Effects of Group Counseling on Adolescent Stress, Melissa I. Kurlan
A Historical Perspective: How a Positive Cultural Identity Can Increase Achievement Motivation and Self-Esteem in Young African American Students, Stefan McDonald
Today’s College Students and Their Mental Health Needs Are Requiring a Change in the Way College Campuses Address Mental Health Issues , Mackenzie B. Neilans
Burnout is to Counselors What Weeds Are to Your Flower Garden, Julie A. Pettit
A Quantitative Study Measuring Urban Youth’s Conception of Work, Margery Poon
The Emotional Well-being and Spiritual Maturity Connection: A Study on the Relationship between Emotional Health and Spirituality , Jocelyn B D Rebisz
Underage Drinking: A Learning Experience, Bradley L. Rosenbaum
Bullying in Schools: Improving Self-Concept Through Group Counseling For Adolescents Who Are Targets of Aggressors, Kelly O. Salomone
Assessing the Career Development and Needs of Lesbian College Students, Kathleen M. Schreier
Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment Attendance, Kathleen M. Simpson
The Experiences of Mental Illness and Addiction among Men and Women with Co-occurring Disorders, Sara H. Storm
The Need to Belong and Student Grades: Is There a Correlation?, Heidi Thompson
The Utilization of Counseling by the International Student Population on U.S. College and University Campuses., Damien G. Tilliman
Theses from 2006
Career Counseling Latinas: Enhancing Career Services for Latinas on Campus, Ana Andujar
Where do we go from here? A workshop about career and college choices., Jessica M. Briggs
The Hidden Side of Bullying: A Study and Intervention of Relational Aggression, Anna Martinez Capolino
The Effects of Empathy on Prosocial Behavior Among Middle School Children, Kelly F. Carlie
Positive Psychology "Three Good Things in Life" and Measuring Happiness, Positive and Negative Affectivity, Optimism/Hope, and Well-Being, Andrew W. Fleming
Conceptual Clarification of Spirituality with an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Substance Dependency Group, Bobbie Jo Gaines