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Pursue an endorsement or a degree in education online

Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or ready to advance into leadership, Brenau can support your journey. Explore our online education degree programs to find pathways to initial certification, endorsements and advanced degrees.*

Undergraduate programs

Elementary Education, BS

  • online
  • 4 years
  • 120 credit hours

Teach and inspire young children with Georgia’s only elementary education program with 100% online classes.

Middle Grades Education, BS

  • online
  • 4 years
  • 120 credit hours

Prepare for middle grades certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

Special Education, BS

  • online
  • 4 years
  • 120 credit hours

Prepare for teaching certification as you learn to teach and inspire students with disabilities.

Graduate programs

Elementary Education, M.Ed.

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 37 credit hours

Gain an additional depth of knowledge in the field of elementary childhood education.

Elementary Education, MAT

  • online
  • 5 semesters
  • 57 – 60 credit hours

Gain initial certification to teach preschool through 5th grade in Georgia.

Middle Grades Education, M.Ed.

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 34 credit hours

Enhance your career by gaining leading-edge teaching skills for students in grades 4–8.

Middle Grades Education, MAT

  • online
  • 5 semesters
  • 60 – 79 credit hours

Gain initial certification to teach grades 4–8 in Georgia, including two concentrations.

Secondary Education, MAT

  • online
  • 5 semesters
  • 45 – 48 credit hours

Start your teaching career and gain initial certification for 6th through 12th grade in Georgia.

Special Education, M.Ed.

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 34 credit hours

Boost your career as you plan, implement and evaluate materials for students with special needs.

Special Education, MAT

  • online
  • 5 semesters
  • 66 – 67 credit hours

Become certified to teach general special education from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Postgraduate programs

All But Dissertation, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 2 years
  • 27 credit hours

With guidance from a faculty mentor, you’ll conduct meaningful research and complete your dissertation to earn your Ed.D. degree.

Elementary Education, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 3 years
  • 54 credit hours

Explore the latest innovations and trends in elementary education to raise the bar for young learners and inspire the teachers who guide them.

Higher Education – Leadership, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 3 years
  • 54 credit hours

Build expertise in organizational, instructional and financial practices to tackle the challenges impacting colleges and universities.

Higher Education – Teaching and Learning, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 3 years
  • 54 credit hours

Delve into adult learning theory, assessments and instructional design as you prepare to advance in higher education or the private sector.

Middle Grades Education, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 3 years
  • 54 credit hours

Study emerging trends and harness innovations to shape educational environments around the needs of middle school students.

Special Education, Ed.D.

  • online
  • As few as 3 years
  • 54 credit hours

Learn advanced assessment techniques and examine transformative technologies that foster success for students with diverse learning styles.

Endorsements

Autism Endorsement

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 9 credit hours

Expand your skills to meet the needs of diverse learners.

ESOL Endorsement

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 9 credit hours

Learn to teach English to speakers of other languages at the K–12 level.

Reading Endorsement

  • online
  • 1 year
  • 9 credit hours

The three-course online Reading Endorsement gives you advanced content and pedagogy for teaching reading.

Education career outlook

By earning an education degree online, Georgia educators can prepare to make a difference for students across the state. You’ll complete coursework aligned with established teaching standards, building the expertise to strengthen your instruction or step into higher-level roles. Now is an ideal time to invest in your future — through 2034, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects:

890,300

education job openings per year1

7%

growth for postsecondary instructors2

Career paths for educators in Georgia

High School Teacher

$71,310/year

High school teachers help students prepare for college or the workforce. You can work toward this career through an online education master’s degree program in secondary education3.

Instructional Coordinator

$81,280/year

These professionals go beyond the classroom by developing curriculum, creating instructional materials and aligning activities with teaching standards4.

Postsecondary Educational Administrator

$131,590/year

Postsecondary education administrators lead initiatives that shape the college experience. Their focus areas include student affairs, admissions, faculty support and beyond.5

About our dedicated, supportive faculty

Faculty members at Brenau are dedicated to helping you succeed. Most classes feature a small student-to-faculty ratio, so you can get to know your professors and their unique areas of expertise. As you broaden your professional network, you’ll have the mentorship and support of our faculty throughout your program.

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What is the difference between an MAT and M.Ed.?

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Music Education, M.Ed.

Expand your skills and knowledge to become an even more effective educator.

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Dyslexia Endorsement

Develop instructional skills to serve a diverse group of students while preparing to increase your marketability as an educator.

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Sources and disclaimer

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Educational Instruction and Library Occupations.” Retrieved March 25, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/home.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Postsecondary Teachers.” Retrieved March 25, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm#tab-1.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.” Retrieved March 25, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes252031.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “Instructional Coordinators.” Retrieved March 25, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes259031.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “Education Administrators, Postsecondary.” Retrieved March 25, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes119033.htm.

*Attention educators: Individuals who are contemplating the pursuit of advanced degrees for the purpose of certification/pay upgrades should be aware that programs completed at out-of-state institutions have not, in all likelihood, been approved for certification/pay upgrades in Georgia. Educators certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the Certificate Upgrade Advisor to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body that this advanced degree will lead to a certificate upgrade or pay increase in their respective state.