All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The Collaboration of Art Museums and Art Education in the School Setting, Breanna S. Daugherty
Mirror Neurons in Art Education, Ashley Murawa
Analysis and Critique in the Secondary Art Classroom, Sarah Nott
Students, the Complete Canvas: Building a SEL-Based Art Education Curriculum, Kaci VanMeter
Developing Creativity in the Seventh-Grade Art Classroom, Zachary Dane Wallerius
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Art for All: An Inclusive Curriculum for a Secondary Art Room, Michelle Ann Fuller
Incorporating Fine Arts into Online Education, Tosha Tessen McDonald
The Influence of Environment: A Holistic Approach to Middle and Secondary Art Room Design, Leslie Y. Roberts
Applied Behavior Analysis in the Secondary Art Classroom, Linda S. Stewart
English Language Learners and Cultural Responsivity in the Art Classroom, Jessica Wycoff
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
The Role of Arts Education in Closing the Achievement Gap in High Poverty Schools, Deanne Basse
Teaching the Soft Skills through the Arts: A Supplementary Art Curriculum, Brittany Boverhof
Peer and Self Reflective Evaluations; Benefits and Techniques Used in a Middle School Art Room Setting, Mary Garrod
Exploring the Relevance of Art Therapy in Public Education, Brandy A. Jarrell
Assessing the Benefits and Risks of Choice-Based Art Education in the Modern-Day Classroom, Kayla Lindeman
A Guide for the Development of Theoretical Understanding and Practice of Teaching for Artistic Behavior: A Response for 21st Century Art Education, Lisa Van Plew-Cid
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Middle Level Multicultural/Social Justice Art Education Curriculum, Meghan E. G. Andrews
Visual Literacy: Integrating Social Justice Art Education into the Middle School Curriculum, Anna Kazmarski
Engagement of Early College Students in the Graphic Design Classroom, Kelly Ann Vander Kley
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The Use of Personality Type to Improve Team Collaboration within Design Studios, Beth Rolston Jarl
The Value of the Arts in Education, Thorin Teague
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Fostering the Efficacious Adolescent Artist, Regina Beltowski
Creative Concentrations: A Secondary Design Curriculum, Linnea Roberta Gustafson
Taking Art to the Next Level: Integration of Advanced Placement Studio Art, 2-D Design, Krystal Kingsley
Choice--‐Based Art: Students Who Create, Not Replicate, Hillary K. Moczerad
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Emerging Technologies in Art Education, Molly A. Marshall
Integrating Art Education and Literacy Education: A Curriculum for the Secondary Level, Erin Moody-Zoet
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Elementary Art and Writing, Mary A. Beningo
Inquiry Based Curriculum in a Public School Art Room: Aesthetic Education and Lincoln Center Institute, Jacqueline Denaway
Theses/Dissertations from 1980
Principles of Choreography as Exemplified in the Works of George Balanchine, Virginia E. Bird