Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 155600
- Phone: (404) 627-2681
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
110FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,168Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Elementary Education Degree
The elementary education program at Brenau University prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer elementary education degrees.
The Elementary Education program at BHU is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 21 years.
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Brenau University (BHU)
892 Berne St SE, Atlanta, GA
Brenau University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Gainesville, Georgia and operated as a private institution. Brenau University has an annual student enrollment of over two thousand.
Students can select from several areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 900 - 1110 on the SAT. 34% of those students that apply are accepted to Brenau University, of which 15% choose to attend.
The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Brenau University is the "Golden Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available sports offered:
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
- Softball (NAIA Division I)
- Swimming (NAIA Division I)
- Tennis (NAIA Division I)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.brenau.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brenau University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Post-Masters Certificate
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Associate's Degree | 18 |
Bachelor's Degree | 31 |
Master's Degree | 19 |
Post-Masters Certificate | 4 |
Doctorate Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 69 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 20 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 34 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 10 |
Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Elementary Education program at Brenau University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Description
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Total Employment: 28
- Average Annual Salary: $54190
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Brenau University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Brenau University may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
BHU is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports