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Vanderbilt Peabody College of

Education and Human Development

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Each of the four degrees we covered in this guide offers unique learning opportunities and distinct paths forward in your career in education.
However, the students in each of these programs all have many important things in common:
  • A core belief in the value of education
  • Passion for creating the best possible experiences and outcomes for their students
  • A commitment to influencing education and policy change
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

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Why Peabody? Why Now?

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What makes Vanderbilt Peabody College one of the top institutions in the country for creating the leaders of tomorrow in education, policymaking and human development?

Foremost, Peabody has a historical commitment to improving the lives of learners, especially those from marginalized communities.

We do this through engagement in cutting edge research and dissemination with communities of practitioners, system leaders, and policymakers. And we do it through close mentoring of students, services that support students and graduates alike, and a curriculum that’s focused on solving real-world problems of practice. 

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Our Campus

When you walk on the Peabody campus, you’ll feel the strong sense of community that helps students from all backgrounds and beliefs feel welcomed. 

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Our Classrooms

In our classrooms, you’ll feel the passion of internationally esteemed faculty who are dedicated to delivering exceptional academic outcomes.

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Our Faculty

Beyond class, you’ll experience the dedication of faculty committed to creating positive student experiences every day.

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Your Peers

And, you’ll find student peers who share your desire to make a transformational difference for learners at every educational level.

Peabody’s graduates bring unmatched knowledge, passion and energy to the workplace that impacts not only their organizations—but the people around them.
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Getting Started

Each program has different admissions processes, application requirements, and course credits. To learn more about these and other important information, please visit each program page:

If you have any questions about a particular program, Peabody College, or how we can help you accomplish your personal and professional goals, please let us know.

We can't wait to hear from you!

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