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

Bethany Plaag '15

Majors
Music
Music
Title

Musical theatre scenes: monsters and outcasts

Musical theatre scenes: monsters and outcasts

SuperVisor
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg

Caroline Stuart '16

Majors
Music
Music
Title

The Last Five Years: A Realization Of Musical And Technical Elements In Performance

The Last Five Years: A Realization Of Musical And Technical Elements In Performance

SuperVisor
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg

Miranda Wright '14

Majors
Music
Music
Title

Vocal Disorders and the Voice Care Network

Vocal Disorders and the Voice Care Network

SuperVisor
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg
Dr. Alicia Massie-Legg