Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2023
Transracial adoption; Cultural pedagogy in the context of social work, Tianna Smith
Theses from 2020
Adverse Childhood Experience Scores of Social Work Students vs. Non-Social Work Students at Western Michigan University, Grace Conrad
Social Work Students' Attitudes Towards Using Yoga, Alexis Freed
White Supremacy Culture and Capitalism as Co-dependent Systems of Oppression, Allegra Kistler Ellis
Theses from 2019
A Working Model for Integrating Two Basic Christian Concepts into Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Lauren Brya
Theses from 2018
How To Help Kids Succeed - School-Based Programs and Social Mobility, Theresa Bell
The Implications of State Policies Regarding Funding and Accessibility to Planned Parenthood, Eboni Wooley
Theses from 2015
Making Marriages Work: Common Factors of Marriage Theories, Jilynn Leeuw
Shared Prosperity Initiative as a Solution to the City of Kalamazoo's Impoverished, Maurice Washington
Parentification, Alicia Wayne
Theses from 2013
The Importance of Anger Management Programs in Elementary Schools, Brittany Esterline
Body Image and the Health of America:Where Do We Go From Here?, Kristen Smith
Theses from 2012
Media's Adverse Impact on Body Image in Girls and Ways to Promote Healthy Self-Image, Sarah L. Hepner
Theses from 2011
Human Service Organizations and Economic Turbulence: How Today's HSOs are Coping, Emily Carter
Theses from 2009
Mock-Client Assessment, Kelly Carlson
The Deaf Community and Social Work: A Study of the resources Available to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Anna Kleinert
Theses from 2008
Planning Stages and Process of Planning a Community Service Trip, Jessie Kadolph
Planning for a Successful Service Trip, Jessie Camille Kadolph
Establishing a Housing Cooperative in Kalamazoo, Christopher Moore
Theses from 2007
How to Save a Life, Erica Nicole Dinino
Defense of Adolescent Self Identity: A Literature Review, Allison Fillwock
Disruptions in Foster Care, Sarah Font
Volunteer Evaluation System for the Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Council, Sarah Winkworth
Theses from 2006
World Food Day: Nonprofit Event Planning, Amy Ostrander
A Guide to Finding the Resources that Caregivers Need, Amanda Ryan
Theses from 2005
Special Event Planning: A Fundraiser, Kristina Talicska
Theses from 2002
Empowering the Elderly/Handicapped Learner through Computer Literacy: An Exploratory Case Study, Mari L. Fleming
Conectandonos al Mundo Hispano: A Website Project to Unite Communities, Kristin Lukasik
Theses from 2001
Understanding Domestic Violence: A Look at Dynamics, Intervention, Prevention and Education, Keri Reach
What is the Experience of Living with HIV?, Christine Stacey
Theses from 2000
To Cuff or not to Cuff: The Deterrent Effects of Arrest and other Police Interventions on Domestic Violence Offenders, Stacy Trethewey
Theses from 1999
Love Through the Last Stage of Life: The Experience of Losing a Loved One to Terminal Illness, Marisa A. Berry
Privatizing Michigan Adoptions: Issues, Trends, and Concerns, Jennifer Swartz
Theses from 1997
A Social Profile of the Youth in the Greater Battle Creek Community, Carrie Schroeck
Theses from 1996
Needs Assessment of Homeless People In Kalamazoo, Rachelle S. Cheeseman
Theses from 1995
Starting a School-Aged Childcare Program, Jennifer Graber
One on One: A Mentoring Experience, Dawn Leeson
Theses from 1989
Beginner's Manual: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child Placement, Kelly M. Wenzler
Theses from 1980
Guatemala: The Relevance of Traditional Education in a Rural Setting of a Developing Nation, Monika Stoldt