Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

For Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's), tuition is Tuition for part-time enrollment (9 credits) over a 9-month period is $15,588..

Graduates are qualified to teach in K-12 settings with advanced certification. The programme focuses on improving teaching effectiveness through research and reflective practice in content, pedagogy, and learner needs. Students study their initial certification area and gain additional knowledge to enhance classroom performance. The degree is offered entirely online with flexible start terms.

Focus areas include Elementary Education (K-5), Middle Grades Education (4-8), Special Education (K-12), Music Education.

The programme requires 36 credits and is completed in three semesters. It includes coursework focused on teaching methods and learner development, with no thesis or capstone requirement.

Graduates enter roles as certified classroom teachers with advanced qualifications and may pursue instructional leadership positions.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts, a resume, and a teacher certificate. Applicants must apply to the programme matching their initial certification.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, part-time, completed in 3 semesters. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.