Online Education Degrees at Brenau
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- We offer multiple start dates aligned with the academic calendar, so working teachers can get started during holiday breaks or over the summer.
- Brenau University online education degrees are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs.
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Earn career-focused education credentials at your pace
Our programs are built by teachers, for teachers. Master proven strategies for transforming learning environments through an institution with a 148-year legacy of excellence in educator preparation. 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.
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.
Secondary Education, Ed.D.
- online
- As few as 3 years
- 54 credit hours
Become an expert in secondary education and adolescent learning with a fully online Ed.D. program focused on teaching, research and service.
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
Help address the rising demand for credentialed educators with a flexible Brenau online program. We maintain strong relationships with Georgia schools, so you’ll graduate with a reputation that can help unlock new professional opportunities. Additionally, earning a GaPSC-recognized credential may qualify Georgia educators for salary schedule advancement under their district’s pay policies. Now is a wise 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 education.3
Instructional Coordinator
$81,280/year
These professionals go beyond the classroom by developing curriculum, creating instructional materials and aligning activities with teaching standards.4
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
Learn from faculty invested in your success
As a student at Brenau, you’ll benefit from supportive, accessible faculty who call you by name and understand your reality because they’ve traveled a similar path to a career in education. Their personalized mentorship can help you develop effective instructional strategies and build a thriving professional network.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.