It’s Time—Make an Impact and Apply to Peabody College!

Experience rigorous academics and research, dedicated faculty, close mentorship and a collaborative community when you earn your graduate degree from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Choose from our over 30 graduate programs and begin making a positive impact and improving communities while you study.

Submit your application today with:

  • No application fee
  • Automatic scholarship consideration with no additional application
  • No GRE required for master’s and Ed.D. programs
  • Holistic application review

Create Knowledge for Real-World Change

Peabody has five academic departments, which offer master's, doctoral degrees (Ed.D. and Ph.D.) and graduate certificates in:

  • Education
  • Special education
  • Educational administration
  • Psychological sciences
  • Child and family development
  • Counseling
  • Organizational leadership
  • Applied community studies
  • Education policy
  • Quantitative methods

Not sure which course of study will help you meet your personal and professional goals? Our emphasis on using research to solve real-world problems means you benefit from early access to the latest innovations in your field. And many of our programs are flexible allow you to earn your degree while working full-time.

I chose Peabody because it strikes the perfect balance between top-tier academics and a supportive, down-to-earth community. The focus on real-world impact, strong mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration really stood out to me. Plus, Nashville’s a great place to learn and grow—both in and out of the classroom.

Hayden Burke
Master's student, Human Development Counseling (M.Ed.)

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