Doctorate of Education in Elementary Education
Brenau University

Program Details

You can take your skills as an educator to the next level with BU’s Doctorate of Education in Elementary Education. This online doctoral program produces the next generation of innovative educators.

By integrating teaching, service, and research, the online elementary education program prepares you to drive change within the education system. Graduates find work as administrators, policy advocates, teacher leaders, and master educators. 

You will start your terminal degree with a close-knit cohort of 12 to 15 students. The small class size allows for collaboration and meaningful class discussions.

The rigorous coursework taught by a dedicated, experienced faculty covers topics from legal issues and ethics to cultural perspectives and leadership. Other courses teach such topics in education as:

  • Curriculum design, theory, and evaluation
  • Leadership
  • Future trends
  • Issues and policy

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Brenau University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Must have a teaching license and at least three years of relevant professional education experience