8 Step Guide to Earning Your Master of Arts in Teaching at Rollins
Everyone remembers their favorite teacher. Of course, they do. After all, teachers have the ability to shape children’s lives to a degree that is unparalleled by any other profession. But did you know that you don’t need to earn a second bachelor’s degree in education to launch a rewarding career as a teacher?
Rollins' Master of Arts in Teaching program allows applicants with a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education to gain the research-proven teaching strategies and experience you need to earn a Professional Teacher Certification and jump right into your own classroom—all in a personalized learning environment that’s designed to fit your busy life.
1. Advance Your Career
Florida boasts the nation’s fourth-largest school system in the nation, and the Florida Department of Education projects that demand for teachers will remain strong for the foreseeable future. In fact, as of January 2020, Florida was seeking to fill nearly 2,500 teaching positions throughout the state. But the rewards of teaching go far beyond job security. When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rollins College School of Graduate Studies, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of students, and you won’t need to wait long to start inspiring tomorrow’s brightest minds. Rollins’ long-standing connections with local schools offer a direct path to employment. In fact, our program’s top reputation in Florida means schools frequently come to Rollins when searching for promising teachers.
2. Personalized Attention From Expert Faculty
With an average class size of just 14, our personalized learning environment is designed to maximize engagement, and thanks to our 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our seasoned professors have the freedom to focus on you. Every Rollins education professor holds a terminal degree in the fields, but our faculty are more than teaching experts—they are mentors who prioritize your professional growth and model the skills you need to create a lasting impact in the lives of your future students.
3. Flexible Evening Schedules
From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our School of Graduate Studies programs specifically for students like you. Our classes are conveniently timed in the evening to suit your schedule, and our part-time and full-time tracks allow you to earn your degree at your own pace. While Rollins offers online support services for everything from applying to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.
5. Affordable Tuition
Everyone from respected publications to former university presidents rate Rollins a top value among the nation’s best colleges, and we believe every deserving student should have access to our transformative education. Our low graduate tuition makes earning a degree from Rollins possible.
6. Aid Is Available
Rollins’ Master of Arts in Teaching program offers annual scholarships of $1,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. You’ll also find support in the form of financial aid. After all, 90 percent of School of Graduate Studies students receive financial aid. Bottomline: You can do this and we’re here to help.
7. Streamlined Admission
Our holistic admission process provides an individual approach to each applicant and our application process is as simple as 1…2...3, that's right, simply submit your application, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation, we will take it from there. Don’t worry - you’re not alone in the process. Rollins offers support for everything from submitting your admission application to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.
8. Rigorous, Real-World Experience
At Rollins, you’ll learn by doing. You’ll put your newfound teaching expertise to work in classrooms right in our backyard through Rollins’ partnership with local school districts. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your teaching skills to the test in classrooms around the world, thanks to faculty-led global field experiences everywhere from Chile to China.
Karen Wernli
4th Grade Teacher, Orange County Public Schools, Master of Arts and Teaching Rollins College School Graduate Studies Graduate
“The small classes at Rollins’School of Graduate Studies were invaluable. Some professors are working on the ground in schools right now, so we got current information on what’s going on within the schools as well as recommendations, guidance, and relevant advice on teaching. And because Rollins offers such a small program, I got personal feedback from professors on everything I did.”
Christina Miller
Master of Arts and Teaching Rollins College School Graduate Studies Graduate
"The outstanding reputation and world-class education coupled with small class sizes helped me choose Rollins. My professors' support and compassion have been the most impactful part of my experience."
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