College of Education

Difference Makers Made Here

Each year, we at SDSU’s College of Education prepare more than 2,000 undergraduate, credential, master’s and doctoral students to take on leadership roles in the education and helping professions. We are one of our region’s top producers of high-quality teachers, counselors, therapists, school administrators, and community college leaders. If you want to make an impact on your community and educational system, you've come to the right place. We continued to shine in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 national graduate education school rankings:

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Fall 2023 Admissions

SDSU is now accepting applications for fall 2023. Deadlines differ by program.

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Teachers are made here

SDSU has long been the primary provider of new teachers to San Diego area school districts.

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Rise to the Challenge

Our world needs difference makers. Enhance your impact through COE's graduate programs.

The SDSU College of Education moved up three spots to No. 52 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 list of best graduate education programs.

Graduate education program (among all universities)

#52

Graduate education program (among public universities)

#41

Education administration specialty

#26

Online education master's program

Rehabilitation counseling M.S. program (among all universities*)

*represents most recent ranking