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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

Spain gets double dose of Red Dragon Fulbright winners

Spain gets double dose of Red Dragon Fulbright winners

Two recent grads are teaching in the country after being chosen for the highly competitive federal grants.


University hosts third DeMond Day

University hosts third DeMond Day

Inspirational teacher Althea “Faith” Shaw-Hester ’88 will deliver the keynote address on Feb. 1.


SUNY Cortland academics to lead literacy journal

SUNY Cortland academics to lead literacy journal

Literacy Department faculty are welcoming submittals for the upcoming edition of The Language and Literacy Spectrum.


New accreditation begins for the School of Education

New accreditation begins for the School of Education

The change is expected to help the state's largest teaching school continue to grow. 


National honor nets teacher a $25,000 prize

National honor nets teacher a $25,000 prize

Emily Litz ’10 was one of less than 50 teachers to win a Milken Educator Award this year.


CAEP Accreditations

Our teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Center for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Read More about CAEP accreditations

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