Preference assessments are effective assessments that can be used to determine preferences for individuals with developmental disabilities. The two preference assessment methods are: approach-based and engagement-based. Engagement-based preference ass . . .

This quantitative study explored depression among the Mexican migrant and seasonal workers in the San Joaquin Valley. A total of 50 Mexican migrant and seasonal workers were interviewed from more than three different communities within the San Joaquin . . .

This study explores the experiences of gay and bisexual male students in the classroom environment at California State University, Stanislaus. This study also explores whether heterosexism was present in the classroom environment and how it affected g . . .

Bandura claimed that behavior is learned through systematic instruction. This study sought to analyze the effectiveness of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) system on improving student behavior at a school in the Central Valley of Califo . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore self-trust among youth who participate in the Step-Up part of the California Community Partners for Youth program. This study examined the impact CCPY had on self-trust through the duration of the program, over . . .

The present study defined the stressors that the participants, who are parents of children who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), experience in their day to day life, identified the participants’ descriptions of their quality . . .

The paper reviews the impact that GPS tracking systems have on organizations, exploring their benefits and ability to improve safety. GPS devices have been around for decades, yet companies continue to be hesitant to install them. The purpose of this . . .

Environmental testing laboratories provide an important service to communities in the United States and throughout the world, to help measure and assess the health and stability of their natural resources. Whether these resources are the water we drin . . .

The author has worked for Chippewa Valley Orthopaedic Specialists for over 25 years. This orthopaedic practice has handled the billing and collection in house and privately since 1973. On August 1, 2017 the Insurance/Billing department was outsourced . . .

This business plan looks to explore the feasibility of opening an indoor soccer arena in the City of Modesto that can capitalize on soccer’s growing popularity. The greater Modesto area serves a population of over 500,000 and is the hub of a large reg . . .

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a low-dose Early Start Autism Intervention Program (ESAIP) program on the functioning of participants under 3 years of age and at-risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Data was collected from 108 par . . .

The study provides a review of employee motivation concepts and proposes linkages among motivation and employee engagement, performance, and retention within organizations. This research suggests increased motivation promotes increased employee engage . . .

The dietary food supplements industry is one of the most interesting markets since most people in our society understand the health benefits of natural products. According to Grand View Research, Inc. (2018), the dietary supplement market is expected . . .

This research is an examination of the legalization of recreational cannabis in California in 2018 and it explores the production, promotion and consumption of the plant in comparison to the use of medical marijuana. California legalized the use of re . . .

This study was an attempt to analyze the perception of students on their own motivation. The focus of this study was to analyze gender, intrinsic motivation, and sense of belonging. The results indicated there was no difference between males and femal . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the graduate school experience of Latinas and how race, class, and gender inequalities have shaped these students’ experiences in college. This researcher examined the educational experiences and struggles of L . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of culture and its impact on mental health and mental health services within members of the Assyrian community in Central California. A qualitative research design was utilized, and in-depth interviews . . .

The millennial generation has entered the workforce by the millions, bringing challenges to many organizations wishing to retain these new hires. In this light, this study compares the millennial generation to previous ones such as baby boomers (born . . .

Engagement skills are central to the practice of professional social work. These skills are taught through a variety of traditional teaching techniques. Recently, simulated learning has begun to build traction in schools of social work but has not yet . . .

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is one of many high school programs that prepare students for college. In 1980, the AVID program began as a support class to help struggling students. Over the years, the strategies developed by Mary Swa . . .

Research examining the effects of secondary traumatic stress among social worker supervisors is limited, as most studies combine front line social workers with supervisors. The purpose of this study is to explore the impacts of mindfulness-based stres . . .

My role in this research study was to code and input data gathered from the Modesto Police Department (MPD) survey. The goal of the MPD survey was to describe interactions with Modesto residents and Modesto Police Officers. The research study focused . . .

Researchers have evaluated the effects of discontinuous and continuous data collection methods in skill acquisition programs, but they have not been compared in functional analyses. Considering there is no standard method of data collection within fun . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of keyboarding instruction on sixth grade English language arts achievement. The data selected for analysis were derived from sixth grade students who were enrolled at two elementary schools locat . . .

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is the most common peroxisomal disorder. It is caused by gene variants in the ABCD1 gene and results in elevated very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) that lead to a varied clinical spectrum. Males with X-ALD may pr . . .

Human beings are capable of experiencing many different types of relationships and love. Yet, the most important type are romantic relationships, and having the love and affection from a significant other. This often will help individuals feel deep fu . . .

Students in upper elementary grade classrooms need constant support to develop oral language, especially English Language Learners. Many identified English Language Learners who are at risk of being labeled as long-term ELLs for the rest of their scho . . .

A cesarean section may be perceived as a nonthreatening surgery, when in reality, cesarean deliveries place women at an increased risk of infection, hemorrhage, complications from anesthesia, a longer recovery time, and possible damage to abdominal an . . .

The Isaiah Project focused on rebranding an afterschool program, changing the Project’s logo, revising the program policies and procedures, and facilitating an open house for a reintegration into the community. Efforts were made to improve the look an . . .

This study examines the perceptions of school personnel regarding emergency preparedness at schools and the mental health needs of students. More specifically, this study examines school personnel’s awareness of emergency preparedness plans at their s . . .

The Parent Early Adjustment to Autism Program (P.E.A.A.P.) is an online program of eight informational videos created for parents of preschool-aged children who have been newly diagnosed with autism and who may not be receiving services. Research has . . .

This project focused on the development and implementation of a customized two hour Verbal De-Escalation professional development training for Oakland Public Library (OPL) Staff and Security Personnel. The goal of this training was to equip OPL staff . . .

This qualitative study explored understanding the experiences of English Language Learners self-perception of writing skills through digital storytelling. Six second-grade students participated in this study and all participants were from the same cla . . .

Pressure ulcers occur in up to 41% of Intensive Care Unit patients. Despite the many different approaches to preventing and healing pressure ulcers, pressure ulcer rates remain high and have been described as one of the most debilitating complications . . .

Insufficient amounts of physical activity and excessive consumption of high-calorie and low-nutrient foods has led to an alarming rate of young children being overweight with the possibility of early-onset obesity; therefore, methods to increase physi . . .

Nurses’ occupational physical activity levels largely consist of light-intensity physical motion. Nurses are impacted by the obesity crisis; with a high reported obesity rate. Objective: The aim of the program is to determine if initiating a workplace . . .

Vocabulary and language development in the early years of a student's education is both crucial and necessary. Research demonstrates the benefits of language and vocabulary instruction among Kindergarten to second grade (K-2) students and their future . . .

The relationship between a transcultural displaced youth and a resource parent who is caring for them is complex and critically important. The transcultural youth have been removed from their home and placed in care with people who are different from . . .

This study investigated the effects of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program on student discipline in a TK-8 Elementary School. Discipline data used for the analysis consisted of office referrals, detentions, and suspensions. Of . . .

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition in which patients experience ongoing muscle weakness and degradation due to dying motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain stem. Previously, SMA was thought to be a poor candidate for state newbor . . .

Throughout history there have been many social welfare programs funded by the government, which aim to support families and help them to get out of poverty. The CalWORKs program is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eli . . .

This Graduate Project focuses on the development and implementation of training for California State University, Stanislaus Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program stipend students about recognizing and processing vicarious trauma they may experienc . . .

Decades of research have shown that parenting stress has the potential to have negative consequences on the wellbeing of the entire family. Parents of children with developmental risk frequently report high levels of stress, but less is known about di . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between stress, well-being, gratitude, and gratitude practices among teachers. Participants for this study were teachers (N = 242) who were recruited through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. Particip . . .

Parent involvement is an important factor for student success; however, a stereotype among some teachers is that low-income minority parents do not want to invest in their child’s education. This thesis project contains research on factors that contri . . .

Previous research has examined the connection between exercise, games, and virtual reality. The present study examined the influence of augmented reality exergaming on positive and negative affect, intentions for future engagement, and enjoyment. Part . . .

Pathogenic variants in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene are known to cause different diseases depending on whether one or both alleles carry the variant. Biallelic germline pathogenic variants in the fumarate hydratase FH gene are known to cause fumar . . .

Previous research suggests exercise is sometimes a form of intrasexual competition. Past research focused on sex differences. The present study took this a step further by examining intrasexual competitiveness and exercise motivations within each gend . . .

This study evaluated the Tools for Well-being curriculum, a mindfulness-based intervention. This study specifically examined the efficacy of this intervention to decrease trauma symptoms and increase mindfulness in child welfare social workers and oth . . .

In California we encountered an increasing demand for dual language immersion programs. Parents want to provide the best of everything for their children and education is a priority. This project contains research about dual language immersion educati . . .

This project focused on the development and implementation of Connect to Empower, an online resource directory for child welfare service providers within Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County. The purpose of this project was to bridge the gap betwe . . .

It is important to compare different methods to learn a second language. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of teaching college students Spanish words through spoken native-to-foreign intraverbal (S-NTF) and written native-to-fore . . .

This project focuses on the development and implementation of a collaboratively developed and presented workshop that can empower students and provide psychoeducation about the mental health crisis occurring throughout college campuses. This project w . . .

This study explores the perceptions and experiences of individuals with a history of incarceration and mental illness who are engaged in outpatient mental health services. This study specifically explores perceptions on what each participant feels was . . .

This study focused on the Language for Learning program and the effects it has on reading achievement in kindergarten students. The Language for Learning program was used as an intervention daily with two kindergarten classes and marginally with two o . . .

The purpose of this study is to understand how a small sample of 7th and 8th grade middle school students describe, experience and would prevent bullying in order to inform school-based interventions to prevent bullying. The data for this qualitative . . .

The overall purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of inmate suicide and preventative methods that are practiced among correctional facilities. This study discusses contributing factors of inmate suicide, risk factors among inmates, . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the experience that students have with behavior specific praise in the classroom. The study was conducted in a rural elementary school in a first grade classroom with six participants. Data was g . . .

Background: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing results (NIPT) using fetal cell-free DNA first became clinically available to high-risk populations in November of 2011. It has since become available to a wider population, including those women considered to . . .

Postpartum Depression is a severe form of depression that occurs during pregnancy and childbirth. About 1 in 9 women experience symptoms of PPD, however, the prevalence of women who are affected differs among their race, age, and ethnicity. Latinas ar . . .

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty with fluency and comprehension of early literacy skills such as sight-word recognition (Mule, Volpe, Fefer, Leslie, & Luiselli, 2015). Sight words contain a unique configuration of lett . . .

The present study analyzes the relationship between conservatism and attitudes towards the foster care system and the Not in My Backyard Effect (NIMBY). It was hypothesized that those with higher levels of conservatism would have more negative attitud . . .

This project focused on the development and implementation of Connect to Empower, an online resource directory for child welfare service users in Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County. This website aimed to connect service users to resources in a s . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between attachment to God and an individual’s level of religiosity and/or spirituality. The relationship between parental attachment to God and parenting styles was also examined. Finally, the . . .

Purpose: Clinical genetic testing has rapidly evolved to include newer delivery models like telephone-based genetic counseling and client-friendly reports. However, health outcomes of those who have undergone such unique nontraditional approaches are . . .

Many professionals within the field of behavior analysis assert that the science is not as widespread as it could or should be. There are many different theories as to why this is the case; however, many believe that it is largely due to the over-use . . .

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between the physical classroom environment and student academic achievement. Two classrooms were assessed to determine how welcoming the classroom environment was. Each of these classrooms h . . .

This study explores the experiences of student-athletes with exploitation in college sports. This study also explores the support that student-athletes are currently benefiting from and the additional support that they believe they require. In-depth i . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of public high school teachers regarding the effects of personal religious beliefs on their classroom practices. This study was conducted at a public high school in Central California in 2019. . . .

Childhood adversity is becoming a common experience for youth in the United States. Adverse childhood experiences, compromised of forms of maltreatment and certain dysfunctional household environments, can inevitably affect the development of a child . . .

The Hispanic population is one of the fastest growing and rapidly aging populations in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study is to analyze and develop an understanding of the challenges experienced by older Hispanic immi . . .

This study explores the issues surrounding recruiting and relocation as they pertain to both a national and local scale and a range of possible solutions. Stanislaus County, California, faces challenges around finding candidates to fill vacancies acro . . .

This study investigated if the addition of a differential outcomes arrangement to direct reinforcement of variability would further facilitate learning a difficult target sequence. Four White Carneau pigeons (Columba livia) of undetermined sex using a . . .

Past research on meditation and stress reduction has found that meditation may have a positive influence on perceived stress and mood. The present study examined whether participants who heard a short, guided meditation would have higher positive affe . . .

This project was designed to develop and implement a business plan for First Family, a nonprofit organization in Stanislaus County. First Family will assist youth with mentoring resources in hopes of encouraging graduation and decreasing juvenile arre . . .

A qualified teacher workforce is an essential component for improving educational outcomes. Yet, school districts throughout California report having a shortage of qualified teachers. To try to deal with this situation, California school districts oft . . .

This study examined the educational expectations of parents of severely handicapped cognitively impaired adult students. Interview questions were developed based on educational research regarding parents of severely handicapped adult students and thei . . .

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients die if they do not start dialysis or receive a kidney transplant. Their quality of life and life expectancy is better when they receive a kidney transplant, especially if that comes from a living donor. Addition . . .

There are many variables related to reinforcers that influence a response’s resistance to change (Nevin, 1974). The type of reinforcer (i.e., conditioned or unconditioned) is one variable that may affect a response’s resistance to change. The purpose . . .

Western Fence Lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are a geographically widespread species that would benefit from adapting their microhabitat use and morphology to better suit the local habitat types they inhabit. To test for such differences, I used vi . . .

The purpose of the following study was to examine the roles religiosity and problem severity play in willingness to seek religious-based and secular counseling. Previous research by Koenig (2009) suggested that individuals of high religious commitment . . .

This paper introduces a website project, Digitally Diverse, that was created to assist educators with technology integration. This thesis project explores the connection between constructivism, self-efficacy, differentiated instruction, and digital re . . .

In this project the author examined the current research in work-family balance by reviewing current literature and analyzing the relationships between work-family conflict variables. The General Social Survey’s dataset is utilized to compare correlat . . .

This Marketing Plan will discuss in great detail the many avenues that can lead to success for the Graphic Designer operating their small business in the Central Valley of California, as well as potential risks, pitfalls, competitors and different pro . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the importance of teacher sensitivity in preschool classrooms, as well to explore peer interactions in these classrooms and lastly to explore what factors (e.g. stress) might contribute to teacher’s level of se . . .

Parental involvement in a child’s life is important for academic achievement. This project focuses on the importance of parental involvement and the academic achievement of students through technology and programs used in the classroom. The workshops . . .

Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often engage in low levels of peer social interactions; therefore, we often need to explicitly teach these skills. Researchers have implemented various types of prompts to increase social interact . . .

Vocabulary is an essential part of a learner’s educational experience. It is knowledge that students will take with them into their adult lives and careers. Without vocabulary, people cannot communicate effectively with those around them or truly unde . . .

This study examined the effectiveness of the learning center intervention programs which was designed for high school students who are not meeting minimum graduation requirements. A survey was administered to 40 students at one high school where they . . .

This study looked at marijuana use among college students and if peer influence had an effect on an individual’s use of recreational marijuana. This study used a convenience sample of 206 college students that were attending California State Universit . . .

I chose to open a car wash because I believe they are a good first business to own and operate. The desire to keep cars clean is evident and with the geographic location, almost everyone owns a vehicle. We also happen to live in an area where we see a . . .

The problem this project addresses is the lack of a concise, easy to use, time sensitive resource for incorporating standards based Visual Art into weekly lesson plans. The purpose of this project is to provide an easy to use set of lessons to connect . . .

While there has been extensive advertising on the promotion of the dairy industry and dairy products as a whole, most Americans are unware of the complexity in the regulations that drive the handling, production, marketing, and pricing of milk and dai . . .

The present study examined differences between first-generation college students (FGCS) and continuing-generation college students (CGCS) in self-efficacy, social and cultural capital (shared agency with parents, non-shared agency with parents, and so . . .

JN Motorcycle Tours is a motorcycle tourism business operating as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that will feature locations throughout Northern California. This company will differ and stand-out from similar companies currently available in Califo . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to advance understanding of middle school band students’ motivation, confidence, and perceived ability in reading music, with an emphasis on sight reading. The research participants consisted of 56 middle scho . . .

Exposing students to higher standards of rigor and relevance is a constant challenge for educators. Project based learning, behavioral interventions, and finding strategies to integrate technology into the classroom are now mandated by many school dis . . .

The Carnegie Classification of research activity is a categorization system used to compare similar institutions in higher education on a variety of research-related characteristics. The most recent Carnegie Classification was released in 2015, with T . . .

This research focuses on the media portrayal of honor killings in Iran. The thesis explains what honor is and why some kill women in order to keep it protected. Secondary analysis differs from approaches that seek to critically assess theory; methods . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the specific dynamics that contribute to the intersectional gender gap as a barrier to equal wages and career advancement for women and to examine and explain how the dynamics that influence the intersectional . . .