Exemplary Senior Studies have been selected for inclusion in the permanent collection of the College’s library. The Senior Study is a key element of the Maryville College experience where students stretch their minds. This Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Program is a distinctive part of every student’s studies. Every degree candidate completes a Senior Study in the major field, under the personal guidance of a faculty mentor. The Senior Study facilitates the scholarship of discovery within the major field and integrates those methods with the educational goals fostered through the Maryville Curriculum. The Senior Study requirement allows the student to exercise bold initiative and design, plan and complete a substantial piece of work, while gaining the confidence and pride that comes from accomplishment.