Dare to Grow.
Prepare to Lead.

EARN YOUR DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) AT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY PEABODY COLLEGE  

Crescere Aude. In English, it means “dare to grow.” It’s Vanderbilt’s motto. (We pronounce it kreh-sheh-ray ow-day.) At Peabody, we are committed to helping you grow your leadership skills in the field of education.   

In our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program, you will connect theory and practice while working closely with professionals from across the country. Offered through the Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations, the programs in K–12 Educational Leadership and Policy and Higher Education Leadership and Policy center on the problems of educational practice and policy and prepare you to enhance the performance of leading institutions and organizations.  

As a Peabody doctoral student, you will engage with our world-class faculty and groundbreaking scholarship while developing the skills and knowledge to analyze data and apply education research findings. Ready to begin your journey? Complete the Request Information form or start your free application today.  

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If you're interested in learning how to become an effective leader in the education field, we encourage you to explore these Ed.D. programs.


Ed.D. Programs

The Peabody Difference

Our intensive Ed.D. program allows you to pursue a doctorate while still continuing your full-time work. This model provides an academically rigorous approach that equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in education policy and practice worldwide.

The Ed.D. program was a challenging intellectual experience that filled in the gaps of my knowledge of higher education leadership, policy and strategy."

Ayindé Rudolph - Superintendent of Schools, Mountain View Whisman School District

Ayindé Rudolph - Superintendent of Schools, Mountain View Whisman School District

"I was fortunate to have some wonderful experiences over the course of my career; however none were comparable to the experiences that I received at Peabody. I truly believe that my current position is due in large part to the ideas and the research that I was exposed to during my time at Vanderbilt. To me, Peabody wasn't just about learning the information; it was about starting a journey to becoming an expert for my craft. It was about working with experts who not only pushed my thinking, but also challenged me in such a way that helped me to understand the fundamentals of research, the social underpinnings of education, the historical and organizational context of schools, and the engine that drives school reform."

Educational Leadership and Policy, Ed.D.

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