Academics

Peabody College’s five academic departments offer a range of innovative programs for undergraduates, master’s and doctoral students (both Ed.D. and Ph.D.) in education, special education, the psychological sciences, child and family development, educational administration, organizational leadership, education policy, counseling, quantitative methods, and applied community studies. Study at Peabody is characterized by a spirit of close collaboration, faculty–student mentoring, opportunities to conduct research, access to advanced resources for learning, and exposure to cutting–edge knowledge. Academic work seamlessly moves students from the theoretical to the applied, preparing them for excellence in their chosen professions.

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"Peabody attracts people who change the lives of others. As teachers, leaders, policymakers, and scholars, our graduates make the world a better place."

Catherine Gavin Loss
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professional Education

Academic Departments

The Peabody College faculty constitutes a world-class assemblage of scholars and practitioners who lead their disciplines as teachers, mentors, researchers and leaders. Together, they instill knowledge and skills in graduates who share a commitment to excellence in their professions as well as to magnifying Peabody's focus on improving the lives of individuals, communities and organizations. Academic programs are organized across five departments.
 
  1. Human and Organizational Development (HOD)
  2. Leadership, Policy, and Organizations (LPO)
  3. Psychology and Human Development (PHD)
  4. Special Education (SPED)
  5. Teaching and Learning (DTL)
  • #2

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Overall Best Education School (tie)
  • #1

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Special Education Program
  • #1

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Education Policy Program
  • #2

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Educational Administration Program
  • #5

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Curriculum and Instruction Program
  • #5

    U.S. News & World Report 2025 Elementary Education Program

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