Online Master of Education in Elementary Education
Gain elementary education experience
Fully online classes
Supportive faculty
Small classes
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- Duration 1 year
- Cost per credit $866
- Credit Hours 37
Program Benefits
- No application fee
- Test scores are not required
- Two start dates per year
- Financial aid available
- One endorsement included
Advance in rewarding elementary education careers
Are you a working educator interested in career advancement? From here, you can.
Brenau’s Master of Education in Elementary Education teaches you to take active roles in planning, implementing and evaluating effective teaching practices. You’ll graduate ready to make informed, reflective decisions about content, pedagogy and educating young learners.
Thrive in enriching education settings
With your online Master of Education degree in elementary education, you can pursue a higher salary as an elementary school teacher, school program director and instructional leader.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 868,000 job openings per year in education from 2023 to 2033,1 and 106,500 openings annually for kindergarten and elementary school teachers during that time frame.2
Career OutlookGain teaching expertise in 100% online classes
37 credit hours
13 courses
In addition to a core of courses in methods, professional development and education research, you will complete one endorsement. Choose from English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), math, reading or science.
Course spotlights
- ED 701 Contemporary Issues in Education
- ED 771 Methods of Educational Research
- ED 620 Advanced Language Arts Methods: Elementary Education
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No GRE/GMAT required
No application fee
The online master’s degree in elementary education offers two start dates per year. With no application fee, you can apply risk-free.
To apply to Brenau’s online M.Ed. in Elementary Education, you’ll need:
| Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and PSC level 4 certification in Elementary Education |
| Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions |
| Copy of updated professional resume/curriculum vitae |
| Copy of current teaching certificate |
We strive to make your education affordable
$866 per credit hour
Financial aid available
By choosing Brenau, you’re investing in a degree that will further your career. Along with affordable tuition, this program is eligible for financial aid.
Tuition DetailsWhat you’ll learn
The coursework in the online elementary education master’s degree is taught by faculty who listen to the concerns and needs of teachers in practice. We continually update the curriculum to reflect today’s teaching environments.
Program outcomes
With Brenau’s online master’s degree in elementary education, you can:
- Discover and apply complex research findings to real-world situations in the classroom.
- Build a relationship between play and learning for young children.
- Design project-based curricula.
- Increase your potential employment options and career advancement.
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.
Online learning
At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference. From here, you can.
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We do not require test scores for admission to this program. You can learn more on our admissions page.
By pursuing your master’s degree in elementary education online, you can gain the professional skills you need to advance your teaching career. Review the careers page for further information about your career options.
The online Master of Education in Elementary Education program does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as you meet the prerequisites. You can review the curriculum page for more information.
This online program is designed for maximum flexibility. You can take the program full-time or part-time, which allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school and personal responsibilities. To see the curriculum, view our curriculum page.
Tuition is $866 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 37 credit hours for a total estimated tuition of $32,042. You can review all costs on our tuition page.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Educational Instruction and Library Occupations.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/home.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm.