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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Rising National Rankings

#412026 U.S. News & World Report's list of top graduate education programs nationwide — four spots higher than last year! Also:
Online education master's programs (2026)
#5
Rehabilitation counseling M.S. program
#7
Online master's in curriculum and instruction programs (NEW in 2026)
#10
Education administration specialty
#26

Events Calendar

Find information about events, including lectures, workshops, and other happenings at the College of Education.

No College of Education events are scheduled at this time. Watch this space for future updates to the calendar.

 

Informed & Inspired: College of Education News

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Once ‘afraid’ of math, Weichen Zhao earns prestigious AMTE math education fellowship

SDSU Imperial Valley assistant professor becomes SDSU’s second STaR Fellow in as many years.

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COE Stories: Jackson Vazquez

Undergraduate from San Francisco discusses what led him to pursue a major in leadership studies — and where it hopes it will take him.

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Herrera Villarreal named AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellow

ARPE professor selected for a special track focused on STEM faculty at Hispanic Serving Institutions.

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