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
ReligionTheatre Studies
Religion
Theatre Studies
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 StudiesWriting Communication
Theatre Studies
Writing Communication
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