Accreditation is an important indicator of quality for universities. Provided here are numerous resources for those interested in accreditation as well as those who simply want to learn more about SUNY Cortland.
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
SUNY Cortland is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded 5-year initial accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2029. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
173 Milkweed Dr.
Lake Frederick, VA 22630
Phone: 301-276-5106
SUNY Cortland Programs with AAQEP Accreditation
- Adolescence Education
- Biology (7-12)—B.S.
- Biology (7-12)—M.A.T.
- Chemistry (7-12)—B.S.
- Chemistry (7-12)—M.A.T.
- Earth Science (7-12)—B.S.
- English (7-12)—B.A.
- English (7-12)—M.A.T.
- French (7-12)—B.A.
- French/Spanish (7-12)—B.A.
- Mathematics (7-12)—B.A./B.S.
- Physics (7-12)—B.S.
- Physics (7-12)—M.A.T.
- Physics and Mathematics (7-12)—B.S.
- Social Studies (7-12)—B.A. Requires dual major with one of eight social sciences majors
- Spanish (7-12)—B.A.
- Childhood Education (1-6)—M.S.T.
- Early Childhood & Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)—B.S.
- Health Education (K-12)—B.S.Ed.
- Health Education (K-12)—M.S.T.
- Inclusive Early Childhood (B-Grade 2)—B.S.
- Inclusive Childhood Education (1-6) Education— B.S.
- Physical Education (K-12)—B.S.
- Physical Education (K-12)—M.S.T.
- Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12)—B.A.
Master of Education Programs
- Literacy Education (Birth-12)— M.S.Ed.
- Physical Education Leadership— M.S.Ed.
- Special Education All Grades— M.S.Ed.
Certificate in Advanced Study in Educational Leadership
- School Building Leader— C.A.S
- School District Business Leader— C.A.S
- School District Leader— C.A.S
Additional Program Accreditations
SUNY Cortland has also received national program recognition, accreditation or approval from the following associations:
- Athletic Training by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Communication Sciences and Disorders M.S. by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Health Education by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
- Peer Tutoring program in The Learning Center (TLC) by College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
- Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
- University Police Department by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services