Education Policy and Practice:

As the world of education continues to undergo significant changes, there has never been a stronger need for passionate individuals who want to shape its future.

More than ever, education professionals are in positions to influence change at a large scale and to make a lasting impact on institutions today—and the students of tomorrow.

People like you, who are seeking careers in education administration and policy, have a unique opportunity to be part of the next generation of education leaders who want to create exceptional student experiences that deliver incredible outcomes.

Here at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development, you’ll be able to put those opportunities into practice.

Faculty research in the Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations is helping impact change at a local, national, and even global level. Every day, you’ll get to learn from and work with Peabody faculty members who are at the forefront of many national efforts to improve education policy and practice. Peabody’s faculty are working to widen the principal pipeline to make it more diverse, reduce racial disparities in school discipline, or examining the negative impacts of state funding cuts on higher education.

If you’re passionate about influencing change, we invite you to learn more about Peabody's vibrant community of education leaders, teachers, scholars, and policymakers.

In this guide, we’ll explore four degree programs that offer academic and career paths toward shaping education policy, leadership and administration:

As you explore these programs, we encourage you to visit each program page to learn more about the courses you’ll take, the faculty you’ll build relationships with, and the resources here at Peabody that will help you succeed.