Master of Arts in Teaching — Secondary Education
Transform your expertise into exceptional teaching.
Rollins’ Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education program is designed to provide disciplinary experts with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality instruction in the classroom.
Small classes led by elite faculty coupled with hands-on experience in the field provide aspiring secondary teachers (grades 6-12) with the training needed to build meaningful careers in education and prepare the next generation of leaders.
Elite Alignment
Rollins’ Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education program is approved by the Department of Education of the State of Florida.
Explore Our CurriculumSubject-Specific Preparation
Upon the completion of your degree, you’ll be well prepared to pursue subject-specific certification for teaching in the State of Florida in one of eight fields.
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| Biology | Chemistry | English |
| Social Studies | Mathematics | Physics |
| Spanish | Theatre |
Why Rollins?
From our personalized learning environment and intentional course of study to our expert faculty and extensive field experience, Rollins is the perfect place to pursue your master’s degree in secondary 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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Community Integration
Through extensive supervision of student teachers and pre-interns at schools throughout the community, we maintain strong, ongoing relationships with administrators and hiring managers in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties.
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Proven Results
In the past decade, 100 percent of Rollins’ Master of Arts in Teaching graduates have secured teaching positions.
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Personalized Learning Environment
With an average class size of just 12 students, our hybrid learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our student-faculty ratio of 9:1, 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 every step of the way to cultivate specific areas of expertise within your discipline, discuss pedagogy, and receive feedback following observations in the field.
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Complimentary Textbooks
MAT students receive $1,500 worth of textbooks free of charge over the course of their degree program.
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The individualized attention you receive as a Rollins student begins long before you’re actually a student.
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Tuition & Scholarship
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Expert Faculty
Our experienced faculty help students transform subject-matter expertise into exceptional teaching practice. Through small classes, personalized guidance, and hands-on field experience, they prepare future secondary educators in grades 6-12 to deliver high-quality instruction and pursue Florida certification in biology, chemistry, English, social studies, mathematics, physics, Spanish, or theatre.
Master of Arts in Teaching — Secondary Education
Telephone:407.646.2037
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Todd French, PhD
Associate Professor of Religion;
Department Co-ChairAreas of focus: Church history, social theory, Syriac hagiography, and the history of Western cultures
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Sarah Hunt-Barron, PhD
Professor of Education and Richard James Mertz Chair of Education
Areas of focus: Adolescent literacy, teacher preparation, writing pedagogy, professional development, and K-12 student achievement.
