2021/2022 Peabody Undergraduate Handbook Class of 2025 FOREWORD Welcome to Peabody! This is your guidebook designed to lead you to successful completion of your major at Peabody College. Over the next four years, you will find it to be a ready source of information on your major requirements, policies and procedures, and offices to contact with your questions as you make your way toward the Bachelor of Science degree in May 2024. You will be expected to keep this handbook for four years and to access it at each advising appointment with your faculty adviser. Each semester, you should update your program of studies checklist in the handbook noting the courses that you are taking to fulfill both Liberal Education Core and Major requirements. Keeping the program of studies checklist updated and checking your online degree audit will let you and your adviser know what is remaining in your degree program. Always go to advising sessions prepared with the list of courses that you plan to undertake for the upcoming semester. The Peabody academic policies and procedures may not be the same as other Vanderbilt undergraduate schools. You should be familiar with the Peabody policies contained in this handbook regarding class-standing, probation/dismissal, transfer of credit, pass/fail, registration for independent study courses, and others. If you have questions concerning information in this handbook always consult your academic adviser first. If your adviser is unavailable to help you, contact your department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. Finally, if you still need assistance or are uncertain of where to find an answer, contact the Office of Academic Services (615-322-8400.) 1 HANDBOOK CONTENTS Peabody Administrative Offices and Directory ................................................................................ 3 Using Your Enrollment Services (YES) to Register and YES User Guides ...................................... 6 Questions and Forms ....................................................................................................................... 7 Office of the University Registrar and Peabody Academic Calendar 2021/2022 ............................. 8 Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit ........................................................ 9 Selecting an Appropriate Mathematics Course .............................................................................. 10 Testing and Placement for Writing and Foreign Languages .......................................................... 12 Useful VU Online Addresses ......................................................................................................... 15 General Academic Information ....................................................................................................... 16 Academic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal ........................................................................................ 20 Alternate Track ........................................................................................................................ 21 Appeals ................................................................................................................................... 22 Auditing a Class ....................................................................................................................... 23 Class Standing ......................................................................................................................... 23 Dean’s List ............................................................................................................................... 23 Independent Study .................................................................................................................. 24 Pass/Fail .................................................................................................................................. 24 Student Leave of Absence ....................................................................................................... 26 Transferring Course Work ...................................................................................................... 26 Summer Coursework at Another Institution ............................................................................. 27 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................... 29 Human and Organizational Development ....................................................................................... 34 Psychology and Human Development Child Development .................................................................................................................. 55 Child Studies ............................................................................................................................ 64 Cognitive Studies ..................................................................................................................... 74 Special Education Special Education Major .......................................................................................................... 85 Licensure Requirement Information ....................................................................................... 102 Teaching and Learning Education Major & Licensure Requirement Information ........................................................ 110 Educational Studies ............................................................................................................... 118 Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education ..................................................... 127 Secondary Education ............................................................................................................. 140 Interdisciplinary Majors .......................................................................................................... 153 Peabody Minors ............................................................................................................................ 161 2 PEABODY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Peabody Office of Academic Services The Office of Academic Services (OAS) is responsible for maintaining academic records of Peabody students from matriculation to graduation. This office prepares the Peabody undergraduate handbooks and the schedule of courses for each semester. It is also responsible for the maintenance of the online degree audits for all Peabody undergraduate majors and minors. The OAS processes all academic record entries and changes such as adviser, grades, major, minor, track, and transfer of credit. This office also reviews students’ academic programs at time of degree completion. The OAS will send important notices to your Vanderbilt email address. Students are expected to check their Vanderbilt email account daily. 215 Peabody Administration Building / (615) 322-8400 All forms are available at the Peabody Office of Academic Services office and online at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin-offices/oas/downloads.php. Student Empowerment, Engagement, and Development (SEED) The Offices of SEED work together to co-create inclusive spaces for meaningful engagement and opportunities to thrive. The offices serve Peabody’s students by advocating for, facilitating, and supporting their academic success and personal development. It also assists students in navigating the university’s programs, policies, services, and resources. The office is focused on promoting student accountability and problem solving as well as on supporting their educational and personal goals. In its work with students, the office also assists faculty and families when appropriate. The SEED offices work closely with other campus offices to ensure that students are able to make connections and contacts that will enrich and improve their educational experience. These offices also sponsor the Peabody Council, Peabody’s arm of the university’s student government, as well as the Peabody Academic Leaders (PALs) who serve to support Peabody programs and events. Students are welcome in the office at any time to discuss their Vanderbilt experience and to take advantage of services available. Peabody Office of Teacher Licensure The Office of Teacher Licensure monitors progress toward teacher licensure for Vanderbilt students, including admission to teacher education (Screening I), admission to student teaching (Screening II), student teaching, and final recommendations for licensure in Tennessee and other states. It also facilitates and tracks PRAXIS testing. 3 Peabody Departmental and Program Offices The five Peabody departments are Human and Organizational Development; Leadership, Policy and Organizations; Psychology and Human Development; Special Education; and Teaching and Learning. The departments administer the nine Peabody undergraduate majors. Each department has a Director of Undergraduate Studies who is responsible for updating programmatic requirements, assigning academic advisers, meeting with students when advisers are not available, monitoring the progress of students in their program and sitting on the Peabody Undergraduate Administrative Committee (UAC). The Undergraduate Administrative Committee is a faculty committee that reviews academic actions, academic honors, petitions for policy exceptions, and requests for readmission. Directors of Undergraduate Study – 2021-2022 Human and Organizational Development Dr. Leigh Gilchrist 615-322-6881 (HOD: Community Leadership & Development