The MVCC Honors Program

Past Honors Projects 1998- 2003

or Current Honors Projects from 2004 - 2006

Fall, 2003

Depression as it Affects the Elderly PY203: Abnormal Psychology (Mentor: Jonathan Meeter), by Dale Hartnett.

A Study of Women Dually Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse HS241: Chemical Dependencies (Mentor: Robert Christman), by Rhodri Scantlebury.

Sexuality in Adolescence, PY212 Adolescent Psychology (Mentor: Gina Testa-Appel), by Rhodri Scantlebury.

Spring, 2003

School Violence Prevention, PY212: Adolescent Psychology (Mentor: Gina Testa-Appel), by Jayda Bowden.

Alcoholism in the Elderly: Causes and Consequences, PY205: Adulthood and Aging (Mentor: Robert Christman), by Dale Hartnett.

Fall, 2002

Theories and Approaches to Behavior Management, PY201: Learning: Behavior Analysis (Mentor: Gina Testa-Appel), by Candise Sheldon.

Spring, 2002

An Application of Calculus Through the Analysis of Dam Construction and an Examiniation of the Gamma Function, MA152: Analytical Geometry and Calculus 2 (Mentor: Gabriel Melendez and Gary Kulis), by Christopher M. Indolfi.

Speed Kills EN197: Creative Writing (Mentor: Caroline Lewis), by Shannon Mason

The Effects of Parenting Styles and Discipline Techniques on Child Outcomes, PY202: Childhood and Adolescence (Mentor: Carmelita Lomeo), by Candise Sheldon.

Analysis of a Digital Communications System Using Parallel and Serial Communications, ET275: Telecommunications 3 (Mentor: Bruce Kurtz), by Jason Taillon.

Spring, 2001

Lundegaard Armory Catalogue, GC201: Professional Practices (Mentor: Henry Godlewski), by Adam Hardick.

Art Department Satire, GC244: Topics in Art History (Mentors: Dr. Ron Labuz and Larry Migliori), by Adam Hardick.

Uncovering Recurrent Dreams, PY101: Introduction to General Psychology (Mentor: Dr. Theresa White), by Nicole Griffin.

From Mother Goose to Dr. Suess: An Overview of Children's Literature Reflecting Cultural Evolution, EN102: English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature (Mentor: Satya Tandon), by Melody Nadeau.

Fall, 2001

Going to Sleep on the Farm: A Pop-up Book Illustrated by Gwen Ketchum, GC202: Dimensional Illustration (Mentor: Henry Godlewski), by Gwen Ketchum.

International Studies at MVCC Poster, GC141: Digital Illustration (Mentor: Alex Piejko), by Tiffany M. Perrino.

Spring, 1998

Therapeutic Recreation in the Classroom for Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, HS214: Therapeutic Recreation (Mentor: Dr. John Rosicky), by Sandy Quattrociocchi.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Issues in Childhood and Adolescence, PY202: Childhood and Adolescence (Mentor: Michael Sewall), by Kevin Irwin.

Special Issues in Treatment of People with Co-occuring Psychiatric and Addictive Disorders, AS204: Special Topics in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Mentor: Patricia Hirsch), by Kevin Irwin.

Special Issues in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Among our Aging Population, PY205: Adulthood and Aging (Mentor: Elin Cormican), by Kevin Irwin

Fall, 2000

Action Figure and Package, GC202: Dimensional Illustration (Mentor: Henry Godlewski), by Adam Hardick.

Spring, 1999

Photographic Imagery Within Sculptural Context, FA222: Photography 2 (Mentors: Keith Sandman and Daniel Buckingham), by Nadia Szerwinski.

Artemisia Gentileschi: An Artist Observing and a Woman Observed, HU121: History of Art 2 (Mentor: Dr. Carolyn West Pace), by Nadia Szerwinski.

The Dynamics of Community Policing: A Future Policy, CJ216: Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (Mentor: Beverly Quist), by Jeremy Alexander.

Buddhism in Tibet, GE101: World Geography (Mentor: William Zogby), by Goldie Puffer.

Fall, 1998

Representations of Women in Art, HU120: History of Art (Mentor: Dr. Carolyn West Pace), by Nadia Szerwinski.

The Benefits of Therapeutic/Recreational Horseback Riding for Handicapped Children, PY202: Childhood and Adolescence (Mentor: Susan Romeo), by Roxanne DeAngelis.