Ranked as a top graduate school by U.S. News and World Report and as a top 10 undergraduate education program by College Crunch, Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development is considered one of the best in the country. Through its national research centers, Peabody College provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning, research and analysis with a variety of educational policies, academic methods and conditional learning programs. Peabody College features several undergraduate education majors, such as child development, human and organizational development, child studies, cognitive studies, special education, early childhood education, elementary education and secondary education. All students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Peabody College must complete a 15-week student teaching program as part of the required curriculum.
Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development
Peabody #329
230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN 37203-5721
615-322-7444
peabody.vanderbilt.edu
Michigan State University is ranked as the top undergraduate education program by College Crunch. The College of Education at Michigan State University offers several undergraduate academic programs, including special education, elementary education, secondary education and kinesiology. Within these general courses of study, the college provides students with a diverse selection of 20 specialized majors and 30 minors. Courses are taught in traditional classroom settings, online and at the school's research centers. Students enrolled in the bachelor's degree program are required to complete a one-year internship program and achieve their teaching certifications. Through its partnership with local schools, the College of Education at Michigan State offers hands-on research and professional study opportunities for its undergraduate students.
College of Education at Michigan State University
Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
517-355-1734
educ.msu.edu/college
Auburn University has one of the best undergraduate elementary education programs in the nation, as reported by Education-Portal.com. The Auburn University College of Education offers four general education departments: educational foundations, leadership and technology; curriculum and teaching; special education, rehabilitation, counseling/school psychology; and kinesiology. Within these four academic disciplines, undergraduate students may choose from 23 bachelor's degree programs and 37 graduate degree programs. The school's elementary education program is its most popular. The Auburn University College of Education prepares students for the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Programs and features an extensive internship program, which includes international teaching opportunities.
Auburn University College of Education
3084 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849-5218
334-844-4446
education.auburn.edu/aboutus