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Advance as a leader for positive change with the online doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations from Vanderbilt Peabody College.Advance as a leader for positive change with the online doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations from Vanderbilt Peabody College.Advance as a leader for positive change with the online doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations from Vanderbilt Peabody College.

  • Top-5-Ranked — Peabody College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best education schools in the nation.1
  • Built for Leaders across Industries — Enhance your leadership skills and gain expertise in promoting positive change in organizations and communities.
  • Network with Experienced Professionals — 79% of students have eight or more years of experience2

There’s No Place Quite Like Vanderbilt

Top 20

U.S. News ranks Vanderbilt among the Top 20 universities in the nation.3

Over 150 years

of experience educating passionate individuals who lead positive change.

#1

Vanderbilt has the #1 Online Doctorate in Education, according to Fortune Education August 2024 rankings.4

An Ed.D. Designed for Real-World Practice

Students can graduate from the online Ed.D. in three to four years with the knowledge and skills needed to influence growth in organizations and communities. Students in the program will learn from a curriculum built by Peabody faculty, develop close relationships with diverse professionals from across the country, and gain exposure to innovative research in human development and leadership.

  • Discussion-based, live online classes
  • Three on-campus convenings
  • Dedicated student support services

The Ed.D. curriculum enables students to directly apply human development theory and advanced management practices to their organizations by focusing on key subject areas: leadership and decision making, organizational development, learning and design, and data and analytics. Students also complete an intensive capstone project in which they identify challenges, create a comprehensive plan, and develop solutions for a focal organization.

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1U.S. News & World Report, Best Education Schools. (Accessed August 2024)arrow_upward

2The information above reflects all Ed.D. online students as of April 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

3U.S. News & World Report, Best National University Rankings. (Accessed August 2024)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

4Fortune Education, Top Leadership Schools, Best Online Doctorate in Education (EdD). (Accessed August 2024)arrow_upward

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