Dare to Grow.
Prepare to Lead.

Crescere Aude. In English, it means “dare to grow.” It’s Vanderbilt’s motto. (We pronounce it kreh-sheh-ray ow-day.) At Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human developmentour 21 top-ranked master’s programs and 2 on-campus doctor of education programs equip graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to carve out more than just a successful career path. A Vanderbilt Peabody degree will give you the necessary tools to make a positive difference in the world.  

As a graduate, you will join a worldwide network of 30,000+ leaders who are spearheading change in a variety of settings, including public and independent schools, colleges, universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations, start-ups, and tech companies. We hope you will connect with us today to learn more about the power of a Vanderbilt Peabody degree. 

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Our M.Ed., M.P.P., and Ed.D. are professional or practice-oriented degrees for those who want to advance in their careers in education-related fields including teaching, special education, community development, policy, administration, and beyond.

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  • 97%

    of graduates are employed within four months of graduation
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My role, every day, is to invest in, inspire, and accelerate the growth of the some of the most promising young leaders in our country. The education and experiences I gained at Peabody provided me with the foundation I needed for a challenging and dynamic role, allowing me to lead our scholars and my team of advisors with confidence and optimism.

Julie DeVoe - Higher Education Administration, M.Ed. Director of Scholar Advising, Morehead-Cain Foundation Julie DeVoe
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M.Ed. Director of Scholar Advising, Morehead-Cain Foundation
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Meet Our Ambassa'Dores

Peabody Ambassa'dores are representatives of the Office of Graduate Admissions who serve as a resource for prospective and admitted students to share information about their experience deciding to attend, transitioning to, and enrolling at Peabody.

Suxin Chen

Suxin Chen - Human Development Counseling (HDC)

Suxin Chen is a student in the Human Development Counseling (HDC) program on the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track at Peabody. She is originally from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2019 with a B.A. in Psychology.

Prior to studying at Vanderbilt, Suxin served as an Americorps VISTA for the South Cumberland Plateau VISTA Program. She worked with a Head Start program serving families in rural communities, developing education and awareness to cultivate resilience and positive adaptation to adversity and adverse childhood experiences.

Suxin chose to attend Peabody because of the HDC program's emphasis on longitudinal human development through the lens of relationships between individuals, environments, and human systems. She was also drawn to the supportive community that Peabody students, faculty, and staff have built and knew this strong sense of community would help her flourish during the duration of her program.

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