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
SUNY Cortland wins $2 million in teacher preparation grants
The university aims to help teaching assistants and other school workers become certified teachers.
Braiding Sweetgrass author to speak
Robin Wall Kimmerer will bring both scientific knowledge and Indigenous wisdom to her April 12 talk on living as ecological citizens.
Lecture to explore empowerment through activity
Brooks Museum speaker believes adapted physical activity helps children with disabilities develop.
University hosts second DeMond Day
Yusuf Muhammad Jr. ’99, M ’01 will speak to honor the university’s first African American graduate.
National education leader to receive honorary degree
Ernie Logan ’73, who represented public education administrators across the United States, will receive an honorary degree at SUNY Cortland.
CAEP Accreditations
Our teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Center for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
