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Enhance your skills for lifelong success as an educator

Support and inspire your students with an online education degree from Brenau University. Educators at every stage of their careers can advance through programs ranging from undergraduate degrees to an online Doctor of Education with multiple concentrations.

Find the right path for your goals and take the next step with a university dedicated to your success. You’ll graduate with the expertise to teach and lead in K–12 schools or higher education institutions.

  • Ranked among the best education schools offering graduate programs in 2025 (U.S. News & World Report)1
  • 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

Discover Brenau’s online education programs

Whether you want to launch your teaching career or grow through professional development, our online education programs can empower your success. You’ll become an inspiring educator with the capacity to lead in this field.

Bachelor’s education programs

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

Master’s education programs

  • 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

Post-Graduate education programs

  • Doctor of Education All But Dissertation
  • Doctor of Education in Elementary Education
  • Doctor of Education in Higher Education: Leadership
  • Doctor of Education in Higher Education: Teaching and Learning
  • Doctor of Education in Middle Grades Education
  • Doctor of Education in Special Education
  • Education Specialist in Elementary Education
  • Education Specialist in Middle Grades Education
  • Education Specialist in Secondary Education

Endorsements education programs

  • Autism Endorsement
  • ESOL Endorsement
  • Reading Endorsement

About us

Brenau University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award 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.

Coursework designed for aspiring educators and leaders

Discover online education programs that go beyond theory at Brenau. The coursework helps you build subject area expertise, and you can gain experience through internships and student teaching. Moreover, our online Ed.D. and Ed.S. programs position you for higher-level roles across the education landscape.

Begin or advance your education career

Education is a rewarding career path with considerable employment opportunities. Through 2034, this field is projected to have 890,300 job openings every year.2 By earning a degree or endorsement online with Brenau, you can prepare to thrive in classroom and administrative roles.

Excel in the classroom and beyond

  • Elementary school teacher: $70,700 per year3
  • Middle school teacher: $74,720 per year4
  • High school teacher: $71,310 per year5
  • Special education teacher: $58,840 per year6
  • Instructional coordinator: $81,280 per year7

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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. 2025 Best Education Schools. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. 25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. 25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. 25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. 25-2059 Special Education Teachers, All Other. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. 25-9031 Instructional Coordinators. Retrieved March 19, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.