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.
Teach and Inspire Future Generations
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
The ascent continues: COE achieves yet another national rankings milestone
SDSU climbs 14 places in five years, ranking #41 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Education Schools.
COE Stories Video: Child development major Britta Norquist
While working as an associate teacher at the SDSU Children's Center, the junior and aspiring occupational therapist created a documentation project to support student learning.
COE Stories Video: Ed.D. alumna Cherese Wiltshire (’25)
Educational Leadership grad is making a difference for students in San Diego’s City Heights community as associate principal of Hoover High School.
