since 2002, students have been able to earn degrees from brenau university online. the initial mission of the online studies program was to serve students who may be working, traveling, disabled, geographically isolated from institutions of higher education, or homebound while caring for children or other family members. however, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and certification programs are now available in this format. some degree programs, such as the master of applied gerontology, are offered entirely online.