General Course Catalog [2022/23 Academic Year], St. Cloud State University

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General Course Catalog, 2022/23 academic year

The Effectiveness Of Telehealth Mindfulness Meditation In Reducing Substance Use Craving In An Outpatient Treatment Facility, Dewi Anisa Qisti

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

The current study aims to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation via telehealth as part of routine care in an outpatient substance use treatment program in Jakarta, Indonesia. The randomized controlled study design was performed to find the difference between the mean score of the Mindfulness Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) and the Aggregated Drug Craving Scale (ADCS) level before and after the intervention for the treatment group (n=15) and the control group (n=15). The two 2-way ANOVA (groups x times) was conducted to find the difference in ADCS and MAAS scores between the treatment group who received the Treatment …

All In The Same Boat: A Qualitative Investigation Into The Relationship Between Peer-Led Chronic Pain Support Groups And Chronic Pain Management, Avery Cook

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Chronic pain is a current public health problem that significantly impacts the United States, including the disproportionate impact on specific communities, quality of life, and the impact on the U.S. economy (Institute of Medicine et al., 2011). Many chronic pain management techniques are used in modern pain management therapies; however, cost, ability, and opportunity can impact the effectiveness of these techniques. Social support documented as an efficacious pain management technique. However, peer-led chronic pain support groups are under-researched. Through a qualitative grounded theory approach, this research used semi-structured interviews to investigate the relationship between peer-led chronic pain support group membership …

Client Views About Length Of Medicated Assisted Therapy For Opioid Use Disorder, Trista Gottwalt

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Opioid addiction has been on the rise since 1990, when physicians began administering prescription pain medications. The population has undergone a drastic change from opioid prescriptions such as oxycodone to illicit forms, such as heroin, to aid pain management. Illegal opiates became the alternative drug at a lower cost to fulfill cravings and dependence that prescriptions may no longer feed. With a rise in dependence, pharmaceutical laboratories developed medicated assistant treatments (MAT) to aid in this crisis, more formally known as buprenorphine and methadone. Studies conducted show evidence of a decrease in illicit opioid use when using these medicated treatments …

Post-Secondary Belongingness Scores: How Peer Wellness Coaching Impacts The Results, Jeremy D. O'Hara

Culminating Projects in Social Work

This study’s purpose was to contribute and further the body of knowledge on improving students’ sense of belonging. This study examined a relationship between Peer Wellness Coaching, on St. Cloud State University’s campus, to students’ sense of belonging. It studied how participating in Peer Wellness Coaching may impact students’ perception of how well they belong to St. Cloud State University’s campus. Research has shown students with a higher sense of belonging are more likely to succeed in school and persist through to graduation. The participants for this study included students enrolled at St. Cloud State University during Fall 2019 semester. …

Gerontology Times [Fall 2019], St. Cloud State University

Gerontology Newsletter

Gerontology Times, Volume 35, Issue 1

Case Conferencing Decreases Occupational Stress For Vrs Interpreters: A Qualitative Study, Carrie L. Wilbert

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Many sign language interpreters working within Video Relay Services (VRS) experience more occupational stress than interpreters working in community settings (Dean, Pollard, & Samar, 2010). There exists a lack of research to guide the field of sign language interpreting in coping strategies that can be used to decrease the stress and burnout that is endemic to working in VRS. This qualitative research case study explores how case conferencing can be strategic in mitigating stress and increasing retention in the field. Case conferencing combined with Dean and Pollard’s Demand Control Schema is a relatively recent approach for critical thinking and ethical …

School-Based Mental Health Services And Programs: A Review Of The Literature, Kelly Klima

Culminating Projects in Special Education

In Chapter 1, a rationale, a statement regarding the focus of my paper, and historical backgrounds of both community-based mental health services and the history surrounding school-based mental health (SBMH) services were provided. In Chapter 2, I review 15 studies dated between 2003 and 2017 addressing the results of school-based mental health programs involving either an in-school parental component or services delivered by clinicians in school settings and the implications SBMH presents for the educational system and its personnel. Studies reviewed are summarized in chronological order and include both quantitative data pertaining to changes in behavioral and academic qualities in …

Satisfaction Of Mental Health Services, Erica C. Trokey

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

This study utilized a quantitative design, including a cross sectional survey that examined the perceived quality of mental health services. This study examined the clients’ level of satisfaction for received mental health services. A survey using a Likert scale was given to participants for this study. The inclusion criteria included: at least one mental health diagnosis, and at least 18 years of age. The questions in this survey were related to the level of satisfaction for participants who are currently receiving mental health services. The number of participants was 72. Each participant completed the informed consent electronically, as well as …

Exploring First-Year College Students’ Attitudes Toward Disability: Impacts Of Disability Inclusion Training, Molly Ann Tast

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Students with disabilities face numerous environmental and societal barriers at college. This quasi-experimental research project sought to examine what effect a short targeted training on disability inclusion would have on first-year college students’ attitudes toward persons with disabilities. A pretest and posttest of the Multidimensional Attitudes Scale Toward Persons with Disabilities was administered to a treatment and control group of college students enrolled in variety of first-year seminar courses at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It was hypothesized that students who participated in the disability inclusion training would report significantly more positive attitudes toward persons with disabilities …

The Secondary Transition Planning Process And Effective Outcomes For High School Graduates With Mild Disabilities, Trista A. Kirchberg

Culminating Projects in Special Education

The secondary transition planning process and effective outcomes for high school graduates with mild disabilities.

International Students Social Perceptions Of Persons With Disabilities, Aaron J. Cross

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Abstract

This research project measured the social perceptions of international students from Saint Cloud State University, (SCSU), a regional comprehensive university in the Midwest, as well as, non-international participants about persons with disabilities. Participants completed the four-hour “Embracing the Difference: The ABILITY Event” held by the Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Department at SCSU. The researcher used a pre and post-survey to determine the perceptions students and community members hold towards people with disabilities. The primary goal of this project was to evaluate if social perceptions changed by the international students, and in what areas. Areas assessed were work, relationships, and general …

Vocational Counselor Credentials And Case Closures For Consumers With Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders, Peter Eischens

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Copious studies have collected data on issues regarding employment among persons with a disability (consumers) and a co-occurring chemical dependency. However, more research needs to be conducted which focuses on the services provided to this specific population in regard to employment, specifically vocational rehabilitation counseling. This study examined whether master’s level rehabilitation counselors are being trained to effectively assist consumers with co-occurring substance use disorders. Study participants included master’s level rehabilitation counselors working for Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) who were credentialed as Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), CRC and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC), have no credentials or have …

The Impact Of Parent Involvement Practices In Special Education Programs, Bilal A. Dameh

Culminating Projects in Education Administration and Leadership

The purpose of this study was to examine the Special Education coordinators’ and directors’ perceptions of current parent involvement practices in special education programs provided to Special Education students at select Minnesota online elementary schools. There were seven Special Education directors and coordinators of Minnesota online elementary schools interviewed for this study.

The literature review revealed a lack of published information related to parent involvement framework in the area of special education in both traditional and online schools. Several articles reviewed by the researcher referred to Epstein's Six Types of Involvement Framework. Therefore, this comparative case study used Epstein's Six …

The Effect Of A Study Strategy Group On Self-Efficacy, Aaron P. Mertes

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

This paper investigates the effect of a psycho-educational group that teaches study strategies and supports perceived self-efficacy among college students. The study followed a within-group, pre-experimental design, with a pretest/posttest evaluation measuring quantitative data of perceived self-efficacy, as well as a demographic questionnaire. An instrument with high reliability was used to measure self-efficacy on two college students in an open group promoting inclusion of a diverse population. It was estimated that self-efficacy would increase after a total of six one-hour group counseling session were attended. Results showed improvement, however were statistically insignificant due largely to a low sample size.

Life After Injury: Employment Expectancies For Injured Athletes, Teresa R. Watson

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

No abstract provided.

Acceptance Of Persons With Disabilities Among Students At Scsu, Rachel Leighton Briant

Culminating Projects in Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

This Quasi-experimental research project measured the perceptions that graduate students held toward persons with disabilities. A pretest and posttest design was administered to a non-control group before and after their participation in the “disABILITY Awareness Event” that took place at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The event was composed of seven different stations that had “simulation experiences.” Each of these stations represented a specific disability, and were led by members of the community who had each individual disability. It was hypothesized that participation in the “disABILITY Awareness Event” would increase awareness and decrease negative stigma among participants …

Graduate Course Catalog [2010/12], St. Cloud State University

Graduate

Graduate Course Catalog, 2010/12

Commencement Program [Graduate Fall 2009], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for fall 2009 (Graduate)

Commencement Program [Graduate Spring 2009], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for spring 2009 (Graduate)

Student Research Colloquium Proceedings 2009, St. Cloud State University

Student Research Colloquium Proceedings

2009 Student Research Colloquium proceedings include the following:

• a schedule of the day's events,
• acknowledgement of research sponsors,
• the day's program,
• conference presentation abstracts,
• student presenter index,
• research sponsor index,
• planning committee, poster and paper presentation judges, registration desk, sponsors, and donors,
• map of Atwood Memorial Center.

Keynote address on greenhouse gases, global demand for energy, and tomrorow's technology to address these issues given by Dr. Sean Garrick, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota.

Sustainability Panel Discussion panelists: Dr. Anthony Akubue, Professor, Environmental and Technological Studies, St. Cloud State University; Dr. Sean Garrick, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, …

Commencement Program [Graduate Fall 2008], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for fall 2008 (Graduate)

Commencement Program [Graduate Spring 2008], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for spring 2008 (Graduate)

Commencement Program [Graduate Fall 2007], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for fall 2007 (Graduate)

Commencement Program [Graduate Spring 2007], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for spring 2007 (Graduate)

10th Annual St. Cloud State University Student Research Colloquium 2007, St. Cloud State University

Student Research Colloquium Proceedings

2007 Student Research Colloquium Proceedings include

• Schedule of events,
• Acknowledgement of research sponsors,
• Program,
• Abstracts,
• Student presenter index,
• Faculty sponsor index,
• Acknowledgement of planning committee, volunteers, sponsors, donors,
• May of Atwood Memorial Center.

Program highlights include:

Invited alumnus address: Moira Petit, "Got Exercise? Physical Activity and Bone Development" (M.S. Exercise Physiology, St Cloud State University, 1994).

COSE Denise M. McGuire Student Research Awards

2007 Best Poster Awards

Outlook Magazine [Winter 2007], St. Cloud State University

Alumni Magazines

Outlook Magazine, Winter 2007

Commencement Program [Graduate Fall 2006], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for fall 2006 (Graduate)

Outlook Magazine [Fall 2006], St. Cloud State University

Alumni Magazines

Outlook Magazine, Fall 2006

Commencement Program [Graduate Spring 2006], St. Cloud State University

Commencement Programs

St. Cloud State University commencement program for spring 2006 (Graduate)