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Proposals due March 31 for Teaching and Learning Conference

Proposals due March 31 for Teaching and Learning Conference

The Great Expectations: SUNY Cortland Teaching and Learning Conference is planned for Tuesday, May 23 at SUNY Cortland.


SUNY Cortland earns high marks for online programs

SUNY Cortland earns high marks for online programs

The university ranked No. 14 in New York, according to a recent ranking based on cost, student success and reputation. 


Health care professional pursues advancement

Health care professional pursues advancement

Work, home and homework all merge for non-traditional student Patricia Parshall.


SUNY Cortland welcomes biggest first-year class in decades

SUNY Cortland welcomes biggest first-year class in decades

The university expects 1,384 first-year students, the most in the more than three decades first-year attendance has been tracked.


Graduate students build awareness of aphasia

Graduate students build awareness of aphasia

June has been declared Aphasia Awareness Month locally thanks to the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department.


The School of Professional Studies houses six academic departments who are committed to  providing the highest quality experiences in teacher preparation in health and physical education and a variety of professional programs in health; communication disorders and science; fitness development; exercise science; sport studies; coaching; athletic training; recreation, parks and leisure studies; and sport management.

Although each program is unique and prepares students to enter a variety of professions, they all have a common general education foundation augmented by significant real-world experiences.  The School seeks to prepare culturally sensitive and competent professionals who will graduate with the knowledge and skills to be effective representatives of positive change for individuals, their communities and the environment.

With outstanding and highly respected faculty and scholars, the academic programs in the School of Professional Studies are held in the highest regard throughout New York State, the northeast region, across the country and internationally.

Our school functions as a collaborative community dedicated to innovative teaching, meaningful community and professional service, and creative scholarly endeavors.  In Professional Studies, our vision is to provide an exceptional undergraduate and graduate educational experience through the integration of classroom theory with transformational experiences that include undergraduate and graduate research, international experiences, clinical practice, internships, student teaching and service learning.

Contact Information:

Professional Studies Building
Phone:
607-753-2701
607-753-2702
Fax: 607-753-5987
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F