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Teacher Education

Without a doubt, SUNY Cortland rates at the top in teacher preparation. You can choose teacher certification in nearly every subject area and benefit from education that prepares you to join our graduates in achieving. With strong connections to local schools, our teacher candidates get extensive hands-on experience in a variety of classrooms.  Of course, that’s just what you expect from one of the largest nationally accredited teacher education institutions on the East Coast.

All teacher education applicants are required to complete the: SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Teacher Education Application. Upon completion submit teacher education application with the department teacher education coordinator or department chair. 

News

University to share documentary 'Counted Out'

University to share documentary 'Counted Out'

SUNY Cortland will screen a film about how math illiteracy hurts the country as a whole.


Students recognized for Spring 2025 academic success

Students recognized for Spring 2025 academic success

SUNY Cortland recently published Dean’s and President’s lists for the Spring 2025 semester.


Red Dragons team up for kindergarten bike program

Red Dragons team up for kindergarten bike program

A Marathon physical education teacher joined forces with retired SUNY Cortland educator Shirley Cahill ’66.


New webpage showcases best of SUNY Cortland

New webpage showcases best of SUNY Cortland

Prospective students and faculty can check out the university’s new Accolades Page.


Cortland chosen as model for student success

Cortland chosen as model for student success

National ranking of schools placed SUNY Cortland among best for access and earnings.


AAQEP Accreditations

Our teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

AAQEP Accredited Provider - Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

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