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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

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.


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. 


Recreation conference set for Nov. 7-8

Recreation conference set for Nov. 7-8

Founder of Endless Highway, Inc. Rob Tortorella will deliver the annual Metcalf lecture.


STEM symposium a family affair

STEM symposium a family affair

It’s no coincidence that both father and daughter were encouraged to pursue science academic careers.


Opening minds one book at a time

Opening minds one book at a time

A Cortland couple directed their support to Memorial Library’s teaching materials center.


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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