Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development
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Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development (also known as Vanderbilt Peabody College, Peabody College, or simply Peabody) is the education school of Vanderbilt University, a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1875, Peabody had a long history as an independent institution before merging with Vanderbilt University in 1979. The school is located on the Peabody Campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville. The academic and administrative buildings surround the Peabody Esplanade and are southeast of Vanderbilt's main campus.
Other name | Vanderbilt Peabody College, Peabody College |
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Former name | George Peabody College for Teachers, Peabody Normal College |
Type | Private education school |
Established | 1875; 149 years ago (1875) |
Parent institution | Vanderbilt University |
Dean | Camilla Benbow |
Academic staff | 179 |
Students | 2,884 (2022) |
Undergraduates | 1,433 (2022) |
Postgraduates | 1,254 MEd, MPP, EdD (2022) 192 PhD (2022) |
Location | , , U.S. |
Website | https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu |
George Peabody College for Teachers | |
Location | 1212 21st Ave. S. and Edgehill Ave Nashville, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 36°8′30″N 86°47′55″W |
Area | 50 acres (200,000 m2)[1] |
Built | 1875 |
Architect | Multiple |
Architectural style | Classical revival |
NRHP reference No. | 66000723 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[2] |
Designated NHL | December 21, 1965[3] |
Peabody College is organized around five academic departments, and conducts research in education, psychology, and human development. The school offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in more than 30 programs.