The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education is designed for those who have a bachelor's degree in a field outside of education and who wish to become certified teachers in grades kindergarten through six.<br><br>Our program includes both the state of Florida English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement and Reading Endorsement for all program graduates.<br>Summer semester place-based instruction with integrated instructional planning and social science coursework, with class sessions held at local museums, libraries, and other local centers<br>Building relationships and connections while learning to teach in one of three partnership schools<br>Working alongside an experienced elementary mentor teacher as well as a university field-supervisor<br>In-depth exploration of core curricular areas, including math, science, language arts/reading, and social studies, with meaningful connections to clinical experiences.