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

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

Makayla Nance '22

Majors
Theatre Studies
Writing Communication
Theatre Studies
Writing Communication
Title
An Exploration of the Absurd in Narrative and Dramatic Styles
An Exploration of the Absurd in Narrative and Dramatic Styles
SuperVisor
Dr. Heather McMahan, Mr. Kim Trevathan
Dr. Heather McMahan, Mr. Kim Trevathan

Joshua Woods '22

Majors
Theatre Studies
Theatre Studies
Title
K-12 Performing Arts (Theatre) edTPA: Directing, Stage Movement, and Focus
K-12 Performing Arts (Theatre) edTPA: Directing, Stage Movement, and Focus
SuperVisor
Ms. Tracy Wulf
Ms. Tracy Wulf