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Become a licensed educator

Educators play a critical role in students’ lives, helping them achieve academically and supporting their personal growth. With the online Bachelor of Science in Education degrees and endorsement programs from Brenau University, you can prepare for initial licensure and begin your teaching career. You’ll work directly with faculty members who have real-world experience as teachers and administrators, graduating ready to take the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators exam.

  • Education programs 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
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 658,200 new education jobs will be added to the market over the decade1

Find your program

We offer a range of bachelor’s degrees for initial certification and specialized endorsements that can be added to your chosen program.

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; 9 total credits; 2 semesters

Expand your skills to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Coursework trains you to assess academic, communication and social needs and create effective educational interventions.

Online; 9 total credits; 2 semesters

Learn to address the needs of K–12 students learning English as a second language through a curriculum focused on the most relevant topics in culture, language acquisition and teaching pedagogy.

Online; 9 total credits; 2 semesters

Enhance your expertise in teaching mathematics at the elementary level and prepare to incorporate principles like critical thinking, problem-based inquiry, data analysis and spatial visualization into your lesson plans.

Online; 9 total credits; 2 semesters

Develop your content area knowledge and learn to teach science effectively at the elementary level. Study physical, earth and space, and life science while learning teaching methods specific to science topics.

Online; 9 total credits; 2 semesters

Get the advanced study you need in both content and pedagogy for reading. Learn to teach across academic disciplines, analyze and correct reading difficulties and explore current research in the field to better support your students.

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 education bachelor’s degrees feature courses focused on the latest approaches and research. You will also complete field experiences and student teaching to prepare for your own classroom. This combination of theory and practice ensures you graduate ready to help students thrive, achieving lifelong success as an educator.

Launch a rewarding career in education

Teachers are always in demand, with schools across the state looking for skilled candidates to fill open roles. With employment in teaching occupations projected to grow 7 percent1 through 2031, now is an ideal time to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in education.

Teaching career paths

  1. Elementary School Teacher: $61,350 average salary1
  2. Middle School Teacher: $61,320 average salary1
  3. 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/.