Our application deadline is just around the corner, contact us today at admissions@brenau.edu to secure your spot. Our admissions are based on a first come, first served basis.

Already have a bachelor’s or associate degree but want to change careers to nursing? Take advantage of our Accelerated BSN, and complete your degree in as little as 16 months. Students will gain the hands-on clinical experience, leadership skills and research fundamentals needed to pursue a nursing career.

Don’t have a degree yet, or want a non-accelerated program? Check out ourÌýBachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Duration

16 months

Location

North Atlanta

Class Type

On-Ground

Student opportunities

• Complete your degree in 16 months
• Start your path to a stable and fulfilling career
• Enter a program designed to accelerate you toward success
• Receive quality instruction in a small classroom setting
• Join the ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Association of Nursing Students and take advantage of leadership opportunities
• Hone your skills in modern nursing simulation facilities 

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Note: The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education does not lead to initial teaching certification. Students wishing to be certified must transition to the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. 

Student opportunities 

• Take your courses 100% online, and earn your education in a way that best fits your schedule
• Easily transition to the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and receive your initial teaching certification

Potential careers 

• Day care teacher
• Preschool teacher
• Transition to a Bachelor’s Degree program
  • Elementary Education
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Special Education

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Student opportunities

• Receive guidance and expertise from an advisory/success coach throughout your time in the program
• Develop skills that can be directly applied to a career 
• Increase your employment opportunities with an extra layer of skills and knowledge
• Have the ability to easily transfer to a bachelor’s degree program 

Potential careers

• Executive assistant
• Entrepreneur
• Events coordinator or planner
• Library technician

Have questions? 

Contact admissions@brenau.edu.

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Student opportunities

• Take courses in film, media writing, communication theory, creative writing and more 
• Learn about trends in media and how to adapt as it evolves  
• Build an understanding about the issues facing the media industry and develop meaningful solutions
• Gain marketable skills in both written and oral communication including effective persuasion and argument
• Have the option to take a practicum course in professional audio production and radio, as well as video production
• Complete multiple internships with industry leaders locally and in Atlanta in all communication areas from marketing, film and television, communication consulting, and more

Potential careers

• Public relations specialist
• Entertainment manager
• Social media coordinator
• Content creator
• Event coordinator 
• Data analyst
• Legislative assistant 
• Scriptwriter 
• Recruiter
• Copywriter
• Advertising manager

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground 
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Learn directly from faculty members who are internationally recognized in the field of conflict resolution and mediation 
• Join ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s Intercollegiate Mediation Team and compete against universities from across the world
• Learn how to recognize potential conflicts and resolve them within a variety of settings
• Complete an internship in a legal conflict resolution setting
• Set yourself up to easily transition into a variety of career paths, including government employment and law graduate studies  
• Hone your oral and written communication competency with intensive speech and writing courses

Potential careers

• Human resources officer
• Court-annexed neutral dispute mediator
• Law or conflict resolution graduate student
• Legal assistant or paralegal
• Dispute resolution professional
• Ombudsperson 
• Graduate education
  • Law 
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Intercollegiate Mediation Team

Since the exercise began in 1999, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s Intercollegiate Mediation Team has been an active participant in college mediation tournaments, which draw students from across the world. ³ûÄñÊÓƵ won the mediation title in 2002 and 2014, and has frequently finished in the top 10 in mediation. Contact Ken Frank at kfrank@brenau.edu for more information about how to become a member or get involved.

Have questions? 

Contact Ken Frank, director and professor of Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies, at kfrank@brenau.edu or 770-534-6297.

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville 

Choose the best concentration for you

• Advanced Ballet
• Modern Dance
• Dance Pedagogy 
• Dance Production
• Dance Movement Therapy (Minor and Certificate on the Graduate Level)
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Physical Therapy

Student opportunities 

• Build a foundation in classical ballet, jazz, modern and African diasporic dance
• Take courses in production, choreography, pedagogy, dance history and more
• Audition for and perform in multiple shows per year
• Learn from and perform work by international and recognized guest artists
• Develop a personal artistic philosophy based on your studies and interests 
• Learn how to launch your own dance studio or business 
• Complete a paid internship with an art organization or dance company

Potential careers

• Professional dancer
• Dance/movement therapist
• Artistic director
• Dance critic/writer
• Dance/performing arts educator
• Arts administrator
• Choreographer
• Fitness instructor 
• Stage manager
• Performing arts producer

All prospective dance majors must complete an audition form and attend a Dance Scholarship and Technique Placement Audition before enrolling. Learn more about Auditions

Have questions?

 770-534-6245
danceinfo@brenau.edu

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Take foundational courses including nonfiction writing, language studies, creative writing, Asian and African literature, Women’s literary studies and more
• Pursue a creative writing concentration or creative writing minor and be eligible for the Dorothy Chaney Schrader endowed scholarship your senior year
• Explore questions that have challenged and intrigued readers in texts across literary traditions
• Participate in cross-disciplinary learning through texts that touch on politics, religion, philosophy and history 
• Enhance your international and cultural competency by reading literature from diverse cultures and underrepresented voices
• Adapt to evolving media by understanding how to critically read digital and visual texts
• Join Sigma Tau Delta and present your creative and analytical work at their national conference 
• Submit your creative writing to The Elixir, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s student-produced literature and arts magazine, or join the editorial team
• Carve out a personal area of scholarship with a critical or creative senior thesis
• Gain specialized knowledge through an internship in your potential career field

Potential careers

The Elixir 

Regardless of their major, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ students have the opportunity to showcase their work in creative writing and the visual arts in , the university’s annual published literature and arts magazine. Students are welcome to submit more than one piece with written submissions no longer than 1,000 words. All writers and artists retain their copyrights. 

Have questions?

Contact Kathryn Locey, Humanities Department chair and English program director, at klocey@brenau.edu or 770-534-6184.

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Develop skills in trend forecasting, quality assessment, buying practices and more
• Earn a business minor, which is integrated into the program
• Build a strong merchandising portfolio 
• Gain an understanding of the various career routes in fashion
• Complete an internship at a business or organization within the fashion industry 
• Have the opportunity to work in the ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Historic Clothing Collection
• Design and create visual merchandising displays for local businesses
• Produce ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s annual fashion show

Potential careers

• Fashion merchandiser
• Wholesaler
• Visual merchandiser
• Fashion buyer
• Apparel business owner
• Fashion marketer
• Entrepreneur 
• Historic collection curator

Some of our students’ internships

• Americasmart
• Brooks Brothers
• µþ°ù°ù°ù°
• Spanx
• Dario Perla Custom Clothes
• Dress Up Boutique
• Hana Couture
• Initials Inc. 
• J.R. Crider’s
• My Pool Pal
• Rahab’s Rope
• Southern Proper

Have questions? Contact us today.

Charity Armstead
Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising, Program Director and Collections Manager of Historic Clothing Collection

770-534-6252
carmstead@brenau.edu

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground 
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Complete multiple internships for academic credit
• Learn from an innovative curriculum that emphasizes civic engagement, social justice and global studies
• Graduate prepared to enter a variety of fields or graduate school paths, including law, education, journalism, public policy, nonprofit work and more
• Better understand history through the lens of women and minority groups with our inclusive courses
• Take courses in historical perspective, civic engagement and global awareness

Potential careers

• Historian
• Historical archivist
• Law, conflict resolution, public policy or public administration graduate student
• Legal assistant or paralegal
• City manager
• Politician
• Nonprofit staff
• Analyst
• Human rights advocate
• Museum curator
• Government reporter
• Educator
• Consultant for international businesses or programs

Have questions?

Contact Heather Hollimon, Political Science professor and program director, at hhollimon@brenau.edu or 770-534-6192.

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall, spring
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville 

Student opportunities

• Take practicums in audio production and radio; video production; public relations; and newspaper 
• Complete a professional practice practicum, where you can get certified in various industry platforms and develop a resume, portfolio and more
• Work with ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s Channel 95 cable TV, 89.1 WBCX Gainesville, and the student-run newspaper, The Alchemist, starting in your freshman yearÌý
• Pursue a concentration in digital technology or public relations/journalism 
• Learn about trends in media and how to adapt as it evolves  
• Take courses from professors who have professional experience in a range of media
• Gain marketable skills in both written and oral communication including effective persuasion and argument
• Build the media literacy to decipher between fact and fiction, and effectively communicate the truth 
• Understand how to best consume media, which will help you grow into a better citizen in our global society 
• Intern with industry leaders locally and in Atlanta, gaining experience in marketing, film and television, communication consulting, and more

Potential careers

• Journalist
• Public relations specialist
• Radio host
• Reporter
• Social media coordinator
• Content creator
• Data analyst 
• News anchor
• Podcast producer
• Copywriter
• Advertising manager
• Media salesperson
• Communication consultant 
• Communications director

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Whatever your goals may be, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s faculty will work with you one-on-one to expand your understanding of music and ensure you’re growing as a musician. With private studio lessons in piano as well as voice or your chosen instrument, you’ll get the hands-on experience that you need to thrive in a musical career. 

Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall and spring
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Join one or a few of ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s musical ensembles, including the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Spectrum Singers, Gospel Choir or Opera Workshop
• Have the flexibility to double major in music or take it on as a minor
• Concentrate in a secondary area of study, including psychology, to expand your career options
• Study one-on-one with faculty members to enhance your skills as a vocalist, pianist, conductor or educator 
• Perform for community members in ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s three large concert halls
• Perform solos and complete a senior recital
• Increase your knowledge of music literature by attending recitals and concerts by faculty, students and guest artists. 

Potential careers

• Professional musician 
• Arts administration
• Music historian 
• Music therapist (pending certification) 
• Private music instructor 
• Vocal coach/collaborative pianist  

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall and spring
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities 

• Perform in, or even conduct, ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s musical ensembles, including the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Spectrum Singers, Gospel Choir or Opera Workshop
• Study one-on-one with faculty members to enhance your skills as an educator and a musician 
• Perform for members of the community in ³ûÄñÊÓƵ’s three large concert halls 
• Develop critical connections with professors, who will help you become an effective educator 
• Perform solos and complete a senior recital 
• Attend recitals and concerts from other university ensembles 

Potential careers

• Music educator in private or public schools 
• Arts management and administration
• Private music instructor 
• Vocal coach/collaborative pianist  
• Graduate school for music education

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Student opportunities 

• Fully online courses let you learn what you need to know on your schedule 
• Work directly with experienced faculty members to solve real world problems that you can apply in your own life and work 
• Develop your motivational, communication and management skills to become a leader in the workforce 
• Take courses that focus on critical thinking, human resources, conflict resolution, management of verbal and written communication, group dynamics, change management and ethics

Potential careers 

• Nonprofit director
• Community service manager
• Business and management consultant
• Sales manager
• Leadership coach
• Organizational leadership role (CEO)
• Project coordinator
• Human resource manager
• Training and development coordinator
• Management analyst

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Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall and spring
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville

Student opportunities

• Work on professional-level productions with the  starting in your first semester, and apply the skills you’ve learned from across the discipline
• Study stagecraft, script writing, theatre history, acting and more to build skills for a career in the arts
• Learn from accomplished theatre professors who are still working in the industry
• Connect with successful stage managers, actors, directors, playwrights , and other professionals who offer crucial insight into the field 
• Have the flexibility necessary to double major or minor in another field, compete on an athletic team or become involved on campus in other ways
• Create theatre for young audiences as a part of WonderQuest, the Gainesville Theatre Alliance for Young Audiences
• Graduate with the tools you need to compete in the professional market 
• Gain a well-rounded understanding of the theatre industry that will allow you to succeed in any number of creative careers
• Focus on the various areas of theatre to become a well-rounded artist

Potential careers

To qualify for a theatre scholarship, you must audition or complete an interview. ³ûÄñÊÓƵ holds at least three auditions per year.

Have questions?

Contact us today.

Pamela Workman
Chair of Theatre, Associate Professor of Theatre, Director of Theatre Design & Technology, & Resident Costume Designer

770-538-4354
pworkman@brenau.edu

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Student opportunities 

• Have the flexibility to take on-ground or fully online courses
• Work directly with experienced faculty members to solve real world problems that directly apply to your career
• Learn the principles of financial and managerial accounting 

Potential careers 

• Bookkeeper
• Staff accountant
• Accounts payable clerk
• Cost accountant
• Accounting manager
• Graduate study
  • Accounting 
  • Business Administration 

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