Every student at Maryville College completes a year-long research project called the Senior Study, whether the student’s major is Design, Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice or any of the other 40 major fields of study. These studies vary from laboratory experiments to forms of creative expression, and all Senior Study projects include a student and faculty mentor working together in discipline-specific scholarship. Use the drop-down menu to view examples of Senior Studies chosen by faculty as exemplary.

Student
Name
Major
Title
Supervisor

Gabriella Chavarria '18

Majors
Child Development and Learning
Child Development and Learning
Title

Adolescent Dating Abuse: Prevalence, Perception, and Gender Differences

Adolescent Dating Abuse: Prevalence, Perception, and Gender Differences

SuperVisor
Dr. Karen Beale
Dr. Karen Beale

Taylor Youell '18

Majors
Child Development and Learning
Finance / Accounting
Child Development and Learning
Finance / Accounting
Title

The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on a Person’s Development

The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on a Person’s Development

SuperVisor
Dr. Kathie Shiba
Dr. Kathie Shiba