Past Theses

Fall 2021

"Historical Trends of Medical Skepticism in America: A Comparison of the Social Sentiments Surrounding Poliomylitis and COVID-19" 
Ryan Bruck, Supervisor: Michael Young

"Criminal Culpability through the Lens of Christianity in the United States"
Anna Garrison, Supervisor: Dr. William Kelly

"More than an Extra-curricular: An Exploration of HBCU Marching Bands and Their Role in Shaping Black and Latinx Student's Academic Success" 
Kendrick Henson, Supervisor: Dr. Terrance Green

"Harm Reduction Intervenstions in Substance Misuse Recovery: A holistic overview on 'moderated use'"
Malaika Khan, Supervisor: Dr. Kasey Claborn

"An Open Discussion with Second Generation Immigrants"
Nicholas Kim, Supervisor: Dr. Michael Young

"A Survey of Surveillance"
Madison Liao, Supervisor: Dr. Sarah Brayne

"Degenerates and Deviants: The Impact of Morality and Public Opinion on Drug Policy"
Sanjana Nagaraja, Supervisor: Dr. Michael Young

 

Spring 2021

“The Need for Extra Supports for Foster Youth who Identify as LGBT+”
Emily Bell, Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Cavanagh

“The Asymmetric Polarization of the Democratic and Republican Parties”
Alijah James, Supervisor: Dr. Michael Young

“The Intersection of Health Disparities and Environmental Racism in Communities of Color”
Mia Walther, Supervisor: Dr. William Swearingen

“The Effects of Specific Environments on Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols”
Elizabeth Schwab, Supervisor: Dr. Lynette Osborne

“The Effect of Rap Music and Hip-Hop Culture on Society”
Anna Strother, Supervisor: Dr. Micahel Young

"Gender Differneces in Media Portrayal of Presidential Candidates in the U.S." 
Mick Jonkers, Supervisor: Pamela Paxton