Brenau University Reviews

"ELMSN leadership should be ashamed and do better. There are really good professors here, but there is an equal amount of horrible professors. Unfortunately leadership does not create a good learning environment for the Master nursing students. Everything is put together last minute and very disorganized. This really should have been fully online, bc we are teaching ourselves. Sorry to the good professors, bc they don’t get any credit bc the bad professors overtake the positives."

"This is the wish.com version of nursing schools. For the ELMSN, classes are extremely disorganized, professors do not teach, and some professors don't even know the material they are supposed to teach ("go ask so-and-so-professor-that-you've-never-met for questions on today's lecture"). When the professors do teach, they ask questions about the material and then do not give any answers or useful knowledge. The PowerPoints look unfinished- 3 or 4 words per slide and utterly devoid of content. Almost half the class failed the first exam for one class. This program should have been a guided at-home self-study. Oh, and you pay for everything on top of the private school fees. It's way too expensive for the quality. They make nursing seem like a joke. But good news- they don't like making new exam questions, so the exams should look about the same every year...Read Less"

"Like any programs, there are going to be issues. However, the faculty and staff take it very personal when you bring up these issues and try to remedy them. They do not take feedback well and struggle to meet the needs of any diverse students. For a program that teaches how to advocate for clients, they do not like when students advocate for themselves. This program is extremely theory based and not practice based, which will not help you as a pracititioner. Not worth the money."

"The school is very self taught and has a heavy focus on pediatrics. If I had to do it again I would have went to a cheaper school that was more hands on. Very little carried over to a career as an OT. The school focuses heavy on theory based research versus hands on learning which is what you actually need as an entry level OT in the field. My advice-- Look into cheaper schools!"

"Having the campus in Augusta was great. Taking online courses with the ability to see people in an actual office was so helpful. The faculty and staff were more than helpful."

"Brenau University is a wonderful place to further one's career at the graduate level of study. Their M.S. in Applied Gerontology was one of the first in the nation, which was begun by Dr. Bonnie Kin, who is an expert in this field and who began this program ahead of its time. In addition to always being available via email or phone (even though the program is solely online), the instructors are knowledgeable and caring. The camaraderie developed between classmates and instructors is like none other that I have experienced in a classroom setting. Individuals wary of online learning should enroll in this program without hesitancy knowing that they will receive all of the support needed to make it through the program successfully. In addition, I would urge all program enrollees to attend the annual conference and any other on-campus opportunities because it connects current students and alumni with faculty and guest speakers.Read Less"

"I thought Brenau University was a great school. I was very appreciative that I was able to work full time and obtain my Master's in 3 years with their fast track program."

"Brenau is a university that will challenge you to bring out the best in you. The professors were tough, but fair, and they had a way of making the learning process interesting and not boring."

"The campus is gorgeous and the supportive facility and staff enhances your learning environment. Everyone in the program wants you to succeed in every aspect of your life!"

"Pros: the flexibility, i.e. the ability to complete the degree fully online; the affordability; the rigor of the program Cons: At times, the courses rely to heavily on supplemental materials such as videos and opinion, rather than facts, which takes away from the actual educational experience, in my opinion"

"I am currently enrolled at Brenau Univeristy. I have reached the halfway point in my program and I am very excited. I have to admit that I was a little nervous about going back to school while working full time and being a single mom, but it is working out for me. I really like the how the classes are set up at the university. You only take one class, and meet once a week for six weeks before moving on to the next course. The workload can seem to be overwhelming, but as long as you pace yourself, keep an open line of communication with your professor, and seek guidance from the members in your cohort you will feel much better about your schooling. The campus is very student friendly, and the professors can be very reasonable and are willing to work with you. The only thing I would really like for them to improve on is there internet server. It can be difficult to take advantage of your time when trying to accomplish tasks when the school has a very slow server or can't connect devices to the wi-fi. Overall, I think it is a great school, and I am already considering the same school to receive my specialist or doctorate degree.Read Less"

"Pros: The faculty members are very supportive, and they want nothing but success for us as students. They view you as their colleague."

"I really like the professors. No matter how busy they are, they always seem to make time for their students even if I contact them at 3am, I will still receive a reply in just a few minutes. They have a lot of connections outside of the school for job placements and faculty members work diligently to help find you job placements. The only negative thing about Brenau is that there is a not as much social events as some colleges."

"The professors really want to see you do well. Program is very extensive."

"There is little public transportation in the area, however the actual school is wonderful. Most of the professors are very passionate about the field and the material, so learning from them is fairly easy. Some have insanely high standards, but they do manage to make sure to keep them realistic. I love the weekend program, as it is designed for individuals who have to live a life (other than as a student) while they are in school. Overall, good school. A little disorganized at times, but really a great experience and friends I will keep for the rest of my life. The information I've learned I will also apply to my career and in my life as well.Read Less"

"The number of baby boomers turning 65 will double by 2020 and those boomers will be getting older every year. This country needs so many people to offer numerous services to older adults. The difficult thing is that very few colleges offer a Masters or even Bachelors program in Gerontology. Most just offer a certificate with other programs. Brenau college offers a great online program for this degree."

"Pros: The courses are seven weeks and allow you to concentrate on one course at a time; it is flexible; advisors and professors are accessible via email; responses are received in a reasonable time frame; it is a mentally stimulating program; the business office offers flexible payment options; professors are qualified individuals with practical experience in their field. Cons: at times it feels like the program is self-taught. Students are expected to learn concepts and apply them simultaneouslyRead Less"

"This is my first semester so I can't fully assess the school yet. But the interactions I have had with the faculty have been great! They are very helpful and willing to talk to you about whatever you need. This program offers a lot more than others, such as research and assessment."

"I am a first year graduate student so I have not yet had the privilege of experiencing everything that Brenau has to offer;however, I have had the opportunity to interact with a lot of the faculty and these are by far the friendliest and most helpful people that I have ever interacted with. The campus is very beautiful and kept immaculate. The only thing that could make attending Brenau even more pleasant is the surrounding area. If Gainesville had more to offer like some of neighboring cities (like Atlanta) it would be beyond perfect!Read Less"

"As with any online program, the quality of the classes depend on individual faculty and the members of the class. There seem to be faculty who go above and beyond to ensure that students are engaged (which is more difficult with online courses) and passive faculty who just goes through the mechanics and are not involved at all in the classes (except for grading). The cohort is diverse - There seem to be individuals from all walks of life and different education/professional background. There is also a number of students who have active military background.Read Less"