Curriculum
Accelerated curriculum taught by expert faculty in small classes
The Pathways to Teaching program offers Central Florida paraprofessionals, program assistants, and other public school employees an accelerated, custom-made track that is rooted in the Rollins Department of Education’s proven curriculum and tailored to fit your schedule and your needs. Throughout the 2½-year program, you’ll be guided by expert faculty who have more 200 years of combined experience and you’ll be surrounded by a tight-knit cohort of classmates.
Tailored to You
Our custom curriculum comprises a series of five-week courses that are aligned with your teaching schedule, allowing you to focus on a single class at a time and letting you remain full-time and receive financial aid.
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Track
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Fall 1
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INT 200
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
RED 309 Fundamentals of Reading RED 369 Research Based Practices in Literacy |
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Spring 1
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EED 368
Math for Elementary Teachers
ENGW 280 Writing EDU 324 Curriculum & Assessment for Diverse |
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Summer 1
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EDU 280
Diversity in American Education
EDU 271 School & Society |
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Fall 2
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EED 363
Social Studies for Elementary Schools
RED 371 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties EED 364 Science for Elementary Schools |
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Spring 2
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EDU 406
Strategies for Instruction
EDU 409 Literacy & Content Area Instruction RED 409L Pre-Internship (5 weeks; half-days completed at another school) |
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Summer 2
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EED 319
Integrated Arts in the Elem. School
EDU 272 Educational Psychology |
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Fall 3
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EDU 490
Student Teaching (15 weeks full-time in current school)
EDU 470 Seminar for Student Teaching |
Master of Arts in Teaching Track
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Fall 1
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RED 509
Foundations in Reading
RED 569 Research-based Practices in Reading |
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Spring 1
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EED 563
Teaching Math in Elementary School
EED563L Elementary School Math Lab EDU 513 Curriculum & Assessment |
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Summer 1
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EDU 580
The Multicultural Classroom
EDU 501 Sociological Foundations in Education |
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Fall 2
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EED 566
Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
EED 564 Teaching Elementary School Science RED 575 Diagnostic Techniques in Reading |
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Spring 2
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RED 568
Differentiation in Language Arts
EDU 512 Strategies for Instruction RED 577L Pre-Internship (5 weeks; half-days completed at another school) |
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Summer 2
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EDU 504
Psychological Foundations in Education
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Fall 3
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EDU 533
Student Teaching (15 weeks; full-time in current school)
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We’re clearing the path to a degree and a classroom of your won. We’ve waived the application fee and standardized test requirements, and you’re guaranteed admission with a 2.5 GPA.
