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Second Language Education - Non-certification

SUNY Cortland
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cortland, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Second Language Education - Non-certification at Suny Cortland is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Second Language Education - Non-certification programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Cortland, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Second Language Education - Non-certification programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Completed online Graduate School Application – Apply Now
  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admission Office
    Note: Candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor\'s degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program.
  • New York State mandates that all SUNY teacher preparation programs adopt college entrance assessments for admissions consideration.  Effective August 31, 2015 - anyone submitting an application for admission is required to submit scores for either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Suny Cortland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About SUNY Cortland

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    SUNY Cortland

    Cortland, United States

    In the classroom, on the athletic field, throughout the community and across the globe, we give students the momentum to meet challenges and seize success in whatever careers they choose.

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months