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Prepare for success as a certified educator

Teaching is a calling. Turn your passion into a successful career with Brenau University. Our Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Teaching programs will prepare you for initial licensure and to take the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam. Learn from faculty with years of relevant experience and study interdisciplinary coursework designed to help you excel. You’ll begin your career with the expertise to support your students in achieving their dreams.

  • Online graduate degrees in the College of Education were ranked 9th in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll listing
  • Education degrees are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs
  • Brenau is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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With initial certification program offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, you can find the option that’s right for your goals and academic experience.

Online; 120 total credits; 4 years

Get certified to teach pre-K through 5th grade in Georgia and earn a reading endorsement alongside your degree. Study multicultural education, literacy, classroom management, and instructional technology.

Online; 120 total credits; 4 years

Prepare for initial licensure to teach 4th through 8th grade in Georgia and choose two concentrations in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies to build expertise in specific subject areas. Gain specialized skills to support students in the social, emotional, cognitive and physical dimensions of adolescence.

Online; 120 total credits; 4 years

Pursue licensure to teach students with mild disabilities from pre-K through high school in Georgia and select a concentration to build specialized knowledge in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies. Build the expertise you need in areas like applied behavioral analysis, language development, teaching methods and more.

Online; 57 total credits; 5 semesters

Prepare for initial certification to teach pre-K through 5th grade in Georgia and gain field experience through an internship or student teaching requirement. Build your expertise in topics like literacy, teaching methods, instructional planning and educational psychology.

Online; 66-76 total credits; 5 semesters

Pursue licensure to teach 4th through 8th grade in Georgia and graduate with hands-on classroom experience. You’ll study an interdisciplinary curriculum and earn two specialized concentrations in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies alongside your degree.

Online; 51 total credits; 5 semesters

Get certified to teach 6th through 12th grade in Georgia. This program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in specific majors to transition to a rewarding education career. Accepted majors include biology, chemistry, English, history or a related social science, mathematics, physics and theatre. As a student, you’ll gain skills in instructional planning, multicultural education, contemporary education issues and more.

Online; 63-73 total credits; 5 semesters

Become a certified special education teacher in Georgia and complete a concentration in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies alongside your degree. Study topics essential for special education classrooms, including assessment methods, applied behavioral analysis, inclusive learning environments and more.

About us

Brenau University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees.

We are committed to empowering our students to prepare them for their chosen path. At Brenau, we care about your success and are here to help you fulfill your potential and make a positive impact on the world.

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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.

From here, you can.

Our online education programs feature courses focused on meeting the needs of today’s teachers and helping them thrive. You’ll study the latest pedagogy and complete real-world student teaching placements to gain practical experience you can apply in your classroom, graduating ready for a rewarding career.

Launch your education career

Becoming a certified teacher opens doors to a rewarding career path that makes a difference. With employment in education projected to grow 7 percent through 2031,1 earning an online education degree from Brenau can set you up for long-term success as a skilled educator.

Explore teaching jobs and salaries

  1. Elementary School Teacher: $61,350 average salary1
  2. Middle School Teacher: $61,320 average salary1
  3. High School Teacher: $61,820 average salary1
  4. Special Education Teacher: $61,820 average salary1

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Source

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Education, Training and Library Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.