Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Get certified to teach pre-K through fifth-grade students in Georgia with Brenau University's online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Graduate ready to take the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam and earn a reading endorsement alongside your degree. Up to 90 transfer credits are accepted so you can receive credit for previous academic experience.

Brenau's education programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs (GaPSC). You can learn with confidence, knowing you're earning an advanced credential recognized for high academic standards and quality.

Our online courses and in-person field learning help you meet the needs of diverse young learners using effective teaching strategies and the latest instructional methods. Study essential topics like multicultural education, literacy, classroom management, instructional technology and more. All students in the BS in Elementary Education program also complete a full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom, so you're prepared to launch your teaching career.

When you finish your program, you will have the knowledge and expertise to make a positive impact in the lives of your students. Possible career paths include preschool teacher and elementary school teacher.