Vanderbilt University Peabody College Higher Education Leadership and Policy 230 Appleton Place, Peabody #514 Nashville, TN 37203 US   Phone: 1-615-322-8019 Fax: 1-615-343-7094   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ed.D. On Campus   Peabody College of Vanderbilt University offers an innovative three-year doctoral (Ed.D.) program for working professionals in school administration and higher education leadership. This professional course of study will enhance intellectual understanding, deepen leadership capacities, and position participants for elevated organizational responsibility and expanded community or civic influence. The Ed.D. program enables practicing professionals to gain a greater understanding of human learning; educational institutions; interaction of the larger society with educational, financial, and governmental arrangements; and means by which research can be conducted and successfully applied. Higher Education Leadership and Policy equips practitioners with theoretical and research-based perspectives facilitating effective operation of institutions and organizations such as colleges, universities, government agencies, professional associations, and consulting companies.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1983  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 139  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1359  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32620  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable