Online degrees from Brenau University

100% online learning

90 max transfer credits*

SACSCOC
accredited university

140+ Years
of excellence

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Prepare for lifelong success with an online degree, certificate or endorsement from Brenau University. For over 140 years, Brenau has equipped learners for rewarding careers and meaningful lives.

At Brenau, you will experience small class sizes, flexible scheduling and online delivery that fits your life. Our programs are responsive to the needs of today’s students, so you receive the education you need to become a leader and change-maker.

Wherever you want to go, Brenau will help you get there.

  • Named one of the best universities in the Southeast by The Princeton Review1
  • Ranked among the top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report1

Discover our programs

No matter where you are in your career, our programs are designed to help you advance. Explore our options below.

Education undergraduate programs

Begin your education career with one of our GaPSC-approved undergraduate degrees. Bachelor’s programs also prepare you for initial certification in the state of Georgia.

  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Psychology undergraduate program

Understanding human behavior and cognition is a valuable skill set you can apply across industries. Psychology is an ideal choice for those interested in serving their community through careers in human resources, criminal justice, behavioral health, sales and more.

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Education graduate programs

Whether you want to transition to teaching or continue your education for professional development as an educator, our graduate programs focus on the latest teaching strategies and instructional methods to support learners at different points in their careers.

  • Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education
  • Master of Education in Middle Grades Education
  • Master of Education in Special Education

Interior design graduate program

Advance your design knowledge and explore your creative interests while earning a valuable credential for advanced practice or teaching.

  • Master of Interior Design – Interior Design

Gerontology graduate program

The field of gerontology takes an interdisciplinary approach to meet the needs of an aging population. Study aging across the lifespan and gain skills you can immediately apply in a range of social service, health care and administrative careers.

  • Master of Science in Applied Gerontology

Education post-graduate programs

Become a subject matter expert and prepare for continued success in the classroom and beyond through specialized training.

  • Education Specialist in Elementary Education
  • Education Specialist in Middle Grades Education
  • Education Specialist in Special Education

Education endorsements

Our graduate certificates allow you to upskill quickly in targeted areas. In just one year, you can expand your knowledge for career advancement.

  • Autism Endorsement
  • English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
  • Reading Endorsement

You belong here

Brenau has a long history of offering transformative learning experiences to every student. We are committed to expanding access to education by serving first-generation students, military members, veterans and families, and traditional and nontraditional students. No matter who you are or where you come from, we’re invested in your success.

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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.

Learn with us

Online students at Brenau have access to the same academic excellence and supportive faculty as on-campus learners. Our programs are enriched by the liberal arts, scientific inquiry and global awareness, ensuring you receive the innovative education and engaging learning experience you need to thrive in our interconnected world.

Turn your passion into a career

The knowledge and experience you gain throughout your studies can set you up for a lifetime of professional achievement in your career. Brenau offers programs in rewarding, high-growth fields so you will graduate ready to take your next step.

Industry insights

  • Business: $76,570 median wage2
  • Communications and media: 6% growth through 20313
  • Education: $57,220 median wage4
  • Health care management: 28% growth through 20315
  • Organizational leadership: $102,450 median wage6

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Sources and disclaimer

  1. Davis, K. (2020, September 14). Brenau makes lists from U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review. Brenau University. Retrieved February 13, 2023, from https://www.brenau.edu/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Media and Communications Careers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Education, Training, and Library Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical and Health Services Managers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.

*Acceptance of 90 transfer credits applies to undergraduate programs.