AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

• Alyson Ivey, M. AgEd. – THESIS: “The Implementation and Effect of Active Student Organizations, Clubs, and Judging Programs on Recruitment and Retention of Incoming Freshmen" THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Doug Morrish 

• Erica Meier, M. AgEd. – THESIS: "A Study Looking at the Invasive Species of the Rio Grande River Basin” THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Tina Cade

• Jennifer Matthews, M. AgEd. – Thesis. Texas State University.
  Thesis topic – “The Relationship Between Landscaping and Sports Performance and Performance Anxiety of Track and Field Athletes.”
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Tina Cade

• John Montoya, M. AgEd. –Thesis. Texas State University.
  Thesis topic – “The Potential for Management of Water Hyacinth Through Composting.”
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Tina Cade

• Melody Baker, M. AgEd. – Thesis.  Texas State University.
  Thesis topic – “The Effect of Children’s Gardens on Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development.” Awarded departmental “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant,” May 2008.”
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Tina Cade

• Monica Pilat, M. AgEd. – Thesis. Texas State University.
  Thesis topic – “The Effect of Tree Cover and Vegetation on Asthma Rates in Texas.”
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Tina Cade

• Valerie Hollier is currently working on her thesis. It focuses on organized crime in Russia. Her Chair is Dr. Spencer; the other committee members include Drs. Stafford and Jamieson.

• Jennifer Carreon is currently working on her thesis. It focuses on organized crime in Russia. Her Chair is Dr. Spencer; the other committee members include Drs. Stafford and Jamieson.

• Jonathon Allen, MSCJ, THESIS: "A Federal Research Proposal to Determine Recidivism of Residential Facilities' Treatment Programs in Texas"
  THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Pablo Martinez
  

• Georgianna Brain, MSCJ, THESIS: "A Research Project to Compare 100 Sex Offenders and 100 Non-Sex Offenders"                                                    
  THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Donna Vandiver
  

• Cheryl Rowden, MSCJ, THESIS: "A Research Project to Identify Economic and Non-Economic Institutional Characteristics that Include White, Black, and Latino Homicides Across San Antonio Neighborhoods"
  THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Jeff Cancino
  

• Felix Adam, MSCJ, THESIS: "Perceived Victimization and Changes in Population Structure as a Result of Hurricane Katrina Refugee Relocation"                                                                                                      THESIS CHAIR: Dr. Donna Vandiver

• Brittany Kolkhorst, M.S., Family and Child Studies – Thesis.  Texas State University. Thesis topic - “Investigating Parent-Adult Child Relationships During College and Student Outcomes.”
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Ani Yazedjian

• Amanda Austin, M.S., Family and Child Studies – Thesis.  Texas State University.  Thesis topic - "Male-to-Female Partner Violence During Marital Separation: An Examination of White and Hispanic Men."
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Michelle Toews

• Jennifer Cerny, M.S., Family and Child Studies – Thesis.  Texas State University.  Thesis topic - "Child Life Specialists’ Experiences Working with Physically Abused Children."
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Michelle Toews

• Jacqueline Lee Taylor, M.S., Family and Child Studies – Thesis.  Texas State University.  Thesis topic - "The Impact of Early Childhood Experiences On Choosing Child Care as a Profession: Implications for Professional Development."
  Thesis Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Morgan Russell 

• Megan Brooks, MS,  RESEARCH: "Kindergarten Readiness Project" (Williams, Russell, Blunk) and the "Strengthening Families Project" (Toews and Yazedjian)

• Sarah M. Clausen, MS, RESEARCH: "A Comprehensive Analysis of How a Child's Exposure and Partiality to Different Genres of Music Can influence Their Future" & "Mental and Emotional Child Develoment While Receiving Primary Care from an Older Step or Half Sibling as Evidenced in Today's Blended Families"

• Arisa Cardenas, MS, THESIS: "A Comprehensive Weight Management Program for Army ROTC Cadets"

• Juanita Escamilla, MS, THESIS: "The Role of Probiotic Bacteria and Colorectal Cancer Metastasis" 

• Reese E. Cotten, MS, THESIS: "The Role of Gut Microflora in Obesity"

• Jennifer Griffin, MS, THESIS: " A Comprehensive Analysis of the Role of Vitamin A in Decreasing Metastases of the Liver in Colorectal Cancer"

• Christen E. Lester, MS, THESIS: "The Anti-Adhesive  Properties of Various Culinary and Dietary Herbs and Spices to Staplococcus aureus and Psedomonas aeruginosa"  

• Robert C. DeLeon, MS, THESIS: "Dietary Phytochemicals, Redox and Nitric Oxide (NO) Signaling in Spermatogenesis and Sperm Function"

• Terrence L. Parker, MSIS, PROFESSIONAL PAPER: "The Effects of Attitudes Regarding the Retention of Undergraduate African American Students at Texas State University-San Marcos"