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

Tyler Jones '15

Majors
Religion
Religion
Title

Walling the Waters of Chaos: The Symbolic Utility of Thai Kingship and the Pursuit of the Bhumibol-Ideal

Walling the Waters of Chaos: The Symbolic Utility of Thai Kingship and the Pursuit of the Bhumibol-Ideal

SuperVisor
Dr. Andrew Irvine
Dr. Andrew Irvine

Lenny Lively '19

Majors
Religion
Theatre Studies
Religion
Theatre Studies
Title

Sturdy as a Rock: Our Bicentennial Story

Sturdy as a Rock: Our Bicentennial Story

SuperVisor
Dr. Heather McMahon
Dr. Heather McMahon