Teacher Education | SUNY Potsdam

If you want to be a teacher, there's no better place for you.

Our teacher education program is the oldest in the SUNY system, and our legacy in training teachers has earned the College a placing at No. 18 in the nation among institutions offering a bachelor’s degree in teacher education, according to a new ranking released by Study.com.

200,000 teacher positions available annually

A proud tradition

Learn more about our teacher education programs of study:

Undergraduate Programs

Find your calling. Earn your bachelor’s degree and your initial certification—with programs preparing future educators to inspire youth of all ages, from birth through high school.

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Graduate Programs

Whether you’re a working educator or you’re looking to change careers, we have online and hybrid programs to fit your life. Earn your master’s degree on your own schedule.

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Certificate Programs

Prepare to lead—whether you aspire to be a principal, superintendent or special educator—with advanced certificate programs to fit your life.

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"It was such an amazing, unforgettable, diverse experience. SUNY Potsdam gave me more than I expected and it turned me into the teacher I am today. The professors were a great help and I can't thank them enough."
Miryam Veliz Calderon ’20 & ’21

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Looking for a different degree? We also have renowned programs in music education and art education, too!

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