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Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education

Elevate your teaching and inspire young learners

Develop the expertise to inspire the next generation while advancing your career in an in-demand field. Rollins’ Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education prepares you to use technology, research-based strategies, and equity-focused practices in your classroom.

Through immersive fieldwork in local schools, you’ll build the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact. That practical experience is supported by expert instruction, personalized learning, and convenient evening classes. You’ll graduate ready to shape the leaders of tomorrow.


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Elite Alignment

Rollins’ elementary education master’s is a state-approved pathway to earning your Florida Professional Teaching Certificate for grades K-6, including ESOL and Reading endorsements.

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Why Rollins?

From our personalized learning environment and flexible format to our results-oriented programming and expert faculty, Rollins is the perfect place to pursue your master’s in elementary education.

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    Top-Ranked Reputation

    Rollins’ ranking as the No. 1 private regional university in the South underscores the high-quality experience you can expect on our Winter Park campus and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries not only in Orlando but throughout Florida and across the country.

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    Proven Results

    In the past decade, 100 percent of Rollins’ elementary education master’s graduates have secured teaching positions.

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    Designed to Fit Your Life

    From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our graduate programs specifically for students like you. Our classes are conveniently timed to suit your schedule, and our lockstep course sequence provides a clear roadmap to degree completion.

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    Personalized Learning Environment

    With an average class size of just 14, our in-person learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you.

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    Mentorship from Expert Faculty

    At Rollins, you’ll work collaboratively with faculty on every aspect of your professional development, from selecting courses and teaching placements and to conducting, presenting, and publishing research.

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    Global Perspective

    On a faculty-led field study in China, Austria, or Rwanda, you’ll have the opportunity to engage firsthand with different types of international education systems and make a difference in the lives of local students.

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“The Rollins MAT program is exceptionally well designed and prepared me to be an instructional leader from day one. This program set the bar high, diminished the learning curve, and has distinguished me from my peers in advanced education. I highly recommend this program to all future educational leaders.”

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Justin Yount ’14MAT

Assistant Principal, Apopka Memorial Middle School

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Pathways to Teaching

Explore the Rollins Pathways to Teaching program—a partnership between Rollins College and public schools—allowing you to complete a bachelor of arts in elementary education and become a certified teacher while continuing to work as a paraprofessional.

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Take the Next Step

The individualized attention you receive as a Rollins student begins long before you’re actually a student.

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    Apply

    Applying to the Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education program is easier than ever. No application fee. No GRE required. No reason to wait.

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    Connect With Us

    Attend an on-campus or virtual info session or meet one-on-one with a counselor or faculty member to explore the elementary education master’s program at Rollins.

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    Tuition & Scholarships

    Learn more about how Rollins makes a top-ranked education affordable.

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The Insider's Guide to the Graduate Application

Join our Graduate Admission team virtually on May 7, 2026, for expert advice about submitting your application to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. From building your resume to writing a personal statement, each lab will focus on a specific topic about the application process. You'll also have the chance to get your questions answered by an admission counselor.

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