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

Leah Alsobrooks '23

Majors
Counseling
Counseling
Title
What is Change, if not Growth Persevering? Analyzing the Relationship Between Adjustment Disorder and the First-Year College Experience
What is Change, if not Growth Persevering? Analyzing the Relationship Between Adjustment Disorder and the First-Year College Experience
SuperVisor
Dr. Crystal Colter
Dr. Crystal Colter

Caroline Ballinger '19

Majors
Counseling
Psychology
Counseling
Psychology
Title

Pain and Pleasure: Chronic Pain Coping within Relationships.

Pain and Pleasure: Chronic Pain Coping within Relationships.

SuperVisor
Dr. Karen Beale
Dr. Karen Beale

Elizabeth Coyle '19

Majors
Counseling
Psychology
Counseling
Psychology
Title

Creating Together: Exploring the Connection Between Group Mindfulness Programs and Stress Reduction in College Students

Creating Together: Exploring the Connection Between Group Mindfulness Programs and Stress Reduction in College Students

SuperVisor
Dr. Lori Schmied
Dr. Lori Schmied

Allison Dumler '20

Majors
Counseling
Psychology
Counseling
Psychology
Title
The Prevailing Adversity of Mental Illness Among Children and Adolescents
The Prevailing Adversity of Mental Illness Among Children and Adolescents
SuperVisor
Dr. Zachary Himmelberger
Dr. Zachary Himmelberger