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School of Professional Studies

In Professional Studies, our vision is to provide an exceptional undergraduate and graduate educational experience through the integration of classroom theory with transformational experiences, such as undergraduate and graduate research, international experiences, clinical practice, internships, student teaching and service-learning. We seek 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.

Professional Studies houses six academic departments that are committed to providing the highest quality experiences in teacher preparation and a variety of professional programs. With our outstanding faculty, facilities, and applied learning experiences, our academic programs are held in the highest regard throughout New York State, across the country, and internationally.

Are you interested in careers that…

  • Focus on physical activity, sport and exercise? Go to:
    • Kinesiology
    • Physical Education
    • Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
    • Sport Management
  • Improve people’s quality of life through allied health and wellness? Go to:
    • Communication, Disorders and Sciences
    • Health
    • Kinesiology
    • Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
  • Develop young people through teaching and coaching? Go to:
    • Health
    • Physical Education
    • Kinesiology
  • Build administrative or management skills? Go to:
    • Health
    • Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies
    • Sport Management

This is the school for you!

Check out the department webpages for detailed information on majors and career potential by clicking on the tabs (to the right). We also have special events throughout the year that may interest you!

News

A surprise Emmy win thrills recent Red Dragon grad

A surprise Emmy win thrills recent Red Dragon grad

Shannon Imbornoni ’21 got the award for her work as an associate producer on MLB Tonight.


SUNY Cortland degree programs among the top in U.S.

SUNY Cortland degree programs among the top in U.S.

College Factual ranks Cortland the highest of comparable SUNY schools for 2025. 


TEDx speaker deadline extended

TEDx speaker deadline extended

Employees, students and alumni still have time to pitch their big ideas for TEDx SUNY Cortland 2025.