Master's Theses
(With a Focus on Regional Health, Safety, and Other Issues)
| YEAR | TITLE | AUTHOR | PROGRAM | FACULTY ADVISOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Assessment of the Online California Prenatal Diagnosis Center Manual | Tina Liu | Genetic Counseling | Dr. Jacqueline Avila, Dr. Janey Youngblom |
| 2012 | Exploring the Needle Exchange Programs Throughout Northern and Central California | Christopher Soares | Social Work | Dr. John A. García |
| 2013 | The Implementation of the Mental Health First Aid USA Training Program at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California | Andrew M. O'Neill | Social Work | Dr. John A. García |
| 2013 | Effectiveness of Riparian Forest Restoration on the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Linkages Among Vegetation Growth, Soil Characteristics, and Soil Microbial Communities | Julie Wallace | Ecology and Sustainability | Dr. My Lo Thao, Dr. Michael Fleming |
| 2014 | Heat and Smoke Effects on the Seeds of Common San Joaquin Valley Grasssland Plants | Reyn Akiona | Ecology and Sustainability | Dr. Stuart Wooley, Dr. Robert W. Parris |
| 2015 | The Level of Awareness Farmworkers from Stanislaus County Have in Regards to Pesticide Management | Maria Isabel Guerrero Jimenez | Social Work | Dr. Shradha Tibrewal, Dr. Kilolo Brodie |
| 2015 | The Implementation of California Prison Realignment Act within Merced County | Eliverto Elias | Social Work | Dr. Kilolo Brodie, Dr. Yvonne Berenguer |
| 2016 | Developing Community Awareness: Human Trafficking in San Joaquin County | Elizabeth Velazquez | Social Work | Dr. Katie Galvin, Dr. Jane Alice Rousseau |
| 2017 | Meeting the Needs of Those Who Serve Stanislaus County's Seniors: 1st Annual Stanislaus Caregiver Resource Fair | Krystal K. Irwin | Social Work | Dr. Shradha Tibrewal, Dr. Sevaughn Banks |
| 2017 | Child Welfare Caseworkers' Strengths-Based Practice when Working with Parents Suffering from Substance Use Disorders in the Central Valley and Its Connection to Perceived Organizational Support | Rajvir Kaur Chohan | Social Work | Dr. Katie Galvin, Dr. John A. Garcia |
| 2017 | Caring for the Seriously Ill: Developing an Inpatient Palliative Care Program at a Community Hospital | Andrea M. Martinez | Nursing | Dr. Elizabeth Halifax, Dr. Janelle Culjis, Dr. Connie Fairchilds |
Master's Theses
(With a Focus on Diversity and Inclusion)
| YEAR | TITLE | AUTHOR | PROGRAM | FACULTY ADVISOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Experiences of Homeless Individuals in San Joaquin County, California | Daniel Zendejas | Social Work | Dr. Robin Ringstad |
| 2013 | Professional Challenges in Cross-Cultural Genetic Counseling | Monalyn Umali | Genetic Counseling | Dr. Robin Lee |
| 2013 | Unidos Saldremos Adelante (USA), Together We Will Succeed: A Hispanic Mentor Project | Dinorah Fernandez | Nursing | Dr. Debra L. Tavernier |
| 2013 | The Experiences of Veterans Receiving VA Services in the Central Valley | Karina Martinez | Social Work | Dr. Shradha Tibrewal |
| 2014 | Exploring How Latina Women Overcome Barriers to Achieve Their Master's Degree | MaryCruz Vargas | Social Work | Dr. Kilolo Brodie |
| 2014 | Cultural Competency Training for Prospective Adoptive Parents | Kyra Loretelli | Social Work | Dr. John A. García |
| 2015 | A Qualitative Study on Gay Students at California State University, Stanislaus | Edward A. Colorado | Social Work | Dr. Kilolo Brodie, Dr. Robin Ringstad |
| 2017 | La Guerra en el Valle: State Sanctioned Violence and Latina's Experiences Living in a Mixed Status Family in California's Central Valley | Jennifer Morales | Social Work | Dr. Jane Alice Rousseau, Dr. John A. Garcia |
Updated: June 27, 2023