The concentration year Capstone Project provides Masters of Social Work (MSW) students with the opportunity to integrate and apply previous learning (academic and field) through the creation and implementation of a project at their practicum agency in order to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, ethics and values necessary for evidence-based advanced generalist social work practice. The Capstone Project also gives students the opportunity to contribute to the knowledge-base of the profession and to develop and enhance professional presentation skills through the creation and delivery of a poster presentation and the writing of an executive summary describing the project. Students work with their academic advisor, agency field instructor or task supervisor, field faculty, and faculty teaching the concentration year macro practice classes to design and implement the Capstone Project and to create and deliver their poster presentation.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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College Student Perceptions of Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Holly Barkeim

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Sibley County Children’s Collaborative – Supporting Child Welfare through Collaboration, Jade Blekestad-Kral

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Implementation of the READY! for Kindergarten Program, Sharon Bonnett

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Training and Burnout Among Paraprofessionals Who Work with Children with EBD, Daniel Boston

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Best Practices for Implementing The Green House® Model at the Tomah Veterans Administration, Jesana Denter-Eckelberg

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A Systematic Review of Neurofeedback Training to Treat ADHD in Children and Adolescents: A Child Welfare Perspective, Chad Ellis

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Developing Trauma-Informed Practice in a Community Mental Health Clinic: In the Child Welfare Context, Kelly Froehle

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A Feasibility Study on a Men’s Cancer Support Group at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato Andreas Cancer Center, Nicole Giersdorf

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Usage of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) With Hospital Inpatients, Jeni Kolstad

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The Changes in Major Diagnoses from DSM IV-TR to DSM 5: How to Talk to Clients About Changes in Their Diagnosis, Abigail Malterer

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Impact Evaluation on the Parents Support and Outreach Program (PSOP) Olmsted County Child and Family Services, Lucy Matos

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Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Guidance Counselors Working with Immigrant and Refugee Students, Rojina Maya McCarthy

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Lessons Learned from the Implementation Process of an Evidence-Based Program, Tara Mershon

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Mental Health Services Among Children Involved in Child Welfare: Identifying Parental Views and Barriers to Accessing Services, Katrina Ohmann-Thai

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Civil Commitment and Sex Offenders, Ashley Pederson

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School Social Work as an Intervention in a Rural Setting IV Classroom Serving Students with Behavioral Needs, Melissa Pletcher

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Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Minnesota: Implications for Rural Substance Treatment Centers, Ann Przybilla

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Training and Burnout Among Paraprofessionals Who Work with Children with Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Jenna Robinson

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CPT vs PE for PTSD? Literature Review on Efficacy of CPT and PE Based on Gender, Chronicity, and Race/Ethnicity, Christelle C. Sackey

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Expanding ‘Family Education’ Programs for Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS): A Study of Minnesota IRTS Programs, Abby Sharp

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Responding to a Community Need: Mobile Crisis Program Training Manuals, Kelsey Tollefson

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An In-Depth Look at Filial Play Therapy, Sam Tumberg

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Implementing PBIS in a Rural Junior High School: Reducing Negative Behaviors and Gaining Future Teacher Buy-In, Kelly T. Vourlos

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DSM-IV-TR/DSM-5, An Evidence-Based Comparative Analysis with Focus on the Cultural Context of Mental Health Illness of: Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Autism Disorders, Anxiety and ADHD., Claudia Zendejas-Finley

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Evidence-based Marketing Strategies to Increase Student Membership in a Professional Association, Laura Aldrich

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Evidence-Based Protocols for Assessment and Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Risk in an Emergency Department, Rebecca Bentele

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Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and Marijuana Use Across the Lifespan, Tanya Borchert

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The Working Alliance: A Survey of an Outpatient Mental Health Center, Jennifer Bramstedt

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Respectful Workplace and Violence Prevention a Fidelity Checklist for MnDot D7, AnneMarie Burgess

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Development of a Social Understanding Group Resource Manual, Tristann Carter

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Truancy Intervention and Prevention Programs for the Marshall Middle School, Gayle Chandler

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Incredible Years Parenting Program: Developing and Evidenced-based Implementation Protocol, Brooklynn Fredericksen

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Family Counts: Education for Family Systems Impacted by Addiction, Tanya Friese

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Best Practices in the Provision of Group Therapy for Adult Male Clients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia at Fernbrook Family Center, Nathaniel S. Gendron

The Development and Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care Within a Clinical Setting, Molly Hildebrandt

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Factors Affecting Timeliness of Permanency for Children in Out-of-Home Placement, Michelle C. Holt

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School Social Work: A Vital Link in Schools: A report on School Work Services for the Mankato Area Public School District, Rachel Johnston

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Social Worker’s Guide to Engaging Families in Family Group Conference, Tiffany Kacir

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Strategies for Success in a Residential Program, Madison Kaye

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Evidence Based Practices in Providing Treatment Foster Care to Delinquent Youth, Jay S. Kimball

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Best Practice Resource Manual for New Social Workers at District 77, Shelby Lenzen

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A Guide to Understanding, Building and Sustaining an Effective Therapeutic Community, Sara Loose

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An Analysis of the Re-Education Philosophy and the Applicability to Individual and Group Therapy, Psychoeducation and Skills, Sarah Manthei

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Evaluation Guide: Mower County Health and Human Services Child Welfare Preventative Programs, Tina Meyer

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Identifying Cultural Framework for Assessing Cultural Components in Client Systems and Recommendations for Agency and Practitioner Level Culturally Responsive Practice, Imad Mohamed

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Best Practices for Implementing Trauma-Informed Care with Youth who are Homeless or At- Risk of Being Homeless, Ellen Morrow

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A Community Based System of Integrated Clinical Care: Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment, Terri Reuvers

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Evaluation of Family Skills Group at Fernbrook Family Center, Jessica Robertson

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Identification of Effective Play Techniques for Use with Children in a Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Jan Schwarzrock

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The Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in an Acute Care Setting: Enhancing the Knowledge and Skills of Mental Health Professionals, Lori Thom

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Paraphilias: Relevant Factors for Treatment Providers of Sexual Offenders, Darren Tungsvik

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Recruitment of American Indian Foster Parents, Donna Vig

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Best Practices for Designing and Implementing a Food Pantry in St. Peter Middle and High School, Kira Wellner

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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The Impact of Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques Implemented Within Minnesota School Settings: A Program Proposal for Waseca Junior and Senior High School, Laura Bartsch

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The Effectiveness of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Across Cultures, Caylin Cedergren

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Real Jobs, Real Community, Real Wages: A Guide to Customized Employment, Kelsey Christy

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An Overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder, Kristin Dehrkoop

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"First Impression": Creating an Intake Procedure that is Welcoming to Clients and Useful to Clinicians, Brandi Embacher

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SEA Program Process Evaluation: Improving Existing Evaluation Methods, Rachel Faust

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Headway Emotional Health Services: A Parent Satisfaction Survey and Needs Assessment, Eowyn T. Gatlin

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40 Developmental Assets: A Research Analysis: Healthy Youth Committee & Fairmont's Youth Surveys, Tiffany Gullord

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Stroke Rehabilitation, Length-of-Stay, and Re-Admission Rates: A Literature Review, Morgen Hagedorn

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Parent Involvement Plan for Lincoln Elementary, Michelle Kaune

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Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Opioid Substance Abuse Treatment, Elizabeth V. Keck

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Student Facilitated Anti-Bully Program, Ashley Kiefer

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Evidence-Based Behavior Interventions for Children with ADHD: A Systematic Review, Jennifer Kimpton

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School Social Workers and Multiple Supervisees, Michelle Krueger

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TEAM Academy Student Attendance Policy, Jenna Lageson

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Student Perceptions of Minnesota State University, Mankato's Alcohol and Drug Policy, Renee Lips-Bush

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Needs Assessment of Emergency Department Social Workers in Southwestern Minnesota in Relation to Emergency Department Expansion, Gina Marie Njugunah

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Study Skills, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness and Understanding Self Skills: A Development of Skills Curriculum for Middle School Students, Aliina Vivant Peterson

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Policies in Hospital Social Work, Jolene L. Reisdorfer

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Comparison of Minnesota's Community-Based Jail Reentry Programs, Lori A. Sanborn

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A Review of Developmentally Appropriate Evidence-Based Effective Parenting and Resources for Parents, Kari Schwecke

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Needs Assessment to Explore Support for Spouses Affected by Military Life, Erika Sletten

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Interning as an Outpatient Therapist: Developing a Comprehensive Training Manual Grounded in the Professional Knowledge Base, Katie Stadheim

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Bridging Tactics: Parental Support Systems: A Proposal for a Psycho-Educational Parent Group, Emily F. Thompson

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Mental Health Inpatient Hospitalization and Smoking Cessation, Susan Warring

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Evaluation of the BEST Program, Rana Wehner

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Survey of Emergency Department Patients' Perceived Barriers to Accessing Services and Community Resource Utilization, Kelsey Ann Wilke

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Group Curriculum, Julie M. Wood

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Effective Trauma Assessment Tools for Women with Severe Mental Illness, Heather A. Bangu

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Best Practices for Working with Undocumented Latino Youth, Elizabeth J. Braun

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Evaluation of School Social Workers' Time Spent in Direct and Indirect Practices, Kris Brummund

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Best Practices for Treating Co-Occuring Disorders in a Chemical Dependency Treatment Setting, Michelle Dick

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Best Practice in Working with the Somali Population, Ilhan Duale

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Evidence-based Strategies for Working with Veterans, Bethany Fopma

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Assessing the Needs of Students Identified with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Jenny A. Goff

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Incredible Years Dina Dinosaur Program Evaluation, Amanda Holzapfel

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Factors that Contribute to Patient Length of Stay at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, Brenda Karch

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Effectiveness of the WhyTry Curriculum with Adults Participating in a Vocational Training Program, Erika Kern

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Needs Assessment for A Multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Outpatient Services, Mary Beth Patterson

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Factors Assocated with Employee Satisfaction in Minnesota Community Action Agencies, Kelsie Peters

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Understanding the Role of Attachments and Schemas: A Model for Working with Sex Offenders, Carol J. Ries

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A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculm Recommendation for Nicollet Public School District, Christina R. Rosamond

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Computer-Based Training: Understanding Mental Health Civil Commitment, Tiffany Sandbo

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Recommendations for the Provision of Patient Activities, Jean Schlichting

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Natural Connections: A Recommendation to Implement an Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program within the Shakopee MdewakantonSioux Community, Heidi Simon

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Shelter Program for Homeless Males with Substance Use and Mental Illness: A Strength and Effectiveness Based Approach, Kotatee Tamba

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Housing with Support Marketing Study Tool, Gary M. Travis