College of Education
Difference Makers Made Here
At SDSU's College of Education, we're passionate about preparing the next generation of education and wellness professionals. With more than 3,000 undergraduate, credential, master's, and doctoral students annually, we're one of our region's top producers of high-quality teachers, counselors, therapists, school administrators, community college leaders and more. If you're looking to make a difference for children, families and communities, you're in the right place.
Fall 2027 applications open August 1, 2026. Deadlines differ by program.
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SDSU has long been the primary provider of new teachers to San Diego area school districts. Explore pathways to earn your teaching credential!
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Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
COE Connections Episode 22: Afarin Rajaei
Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology discusses AI and its impact on human agency, relationships and mental health care.
Faculty Q&A: Vinnie Pompei on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student safety and inclusion
Assistant professor in school psychology served on the statewide committee behind Equality California’s latest Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card. He sees much room for improvement in the data.
ITE initiative provides holistic support to the educators of tomorrow
Federally-funded SSS TPrep program works to empower first-generation and low-income students interested in the education field.
