Oral Defense Schedule
Summer 2025
This page lists upcoming oral defense presentations for graduate students in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, showcasing the culmination of their research and academic achievements.
Updated: 5/15/2025
To attend an online defense, please contact the dissertation director listed.
| CANDIDATE | MAJOR | TITLE | DATE OF DEFENSE | TIME OF DEFENSE | LOCATION AND DIRECTORS | BROCHURE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ya Li | Interprofessional Leadership | An Investigation of the Effect of Project-Based Learning in Physics with the Use of Virtual Lab Technology on Grade 9 Students' Performance | May 8, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. | Microsoft Teams Director(s): Dr. Chia-Ling Kuo and Dr. Elena Novak | Ya Li (Ed.D.) Doctoral Candidate Brochure |
| Beth E. W. Nahlik | Higher Education Administration | Meaningful Relationships Between First-Generation Undergraduates and Faculty Members: A Grounded Theory Approach | May 12, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | White Hall Director: Dr. Tara Hudson | Beth E. W. Nahlik (Ph.D.) Doctoral Candidate Brochure |
| Jennifer M. Worthington | School Psychology | Peer-Mediated Social Skills Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comparison of School-Based Approaches Using HLM | May 13, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. | White Hall Director: Dr. Frank J. Sansosti | Jennifer M. Worthington (Ph.D.) Doctoral Candidate Brochure |