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
Student Spotlight: Harnessing the power of belief
Once wracked with self-doubt, graduate student Elysabeth Emalani Buncab hopes to inspire confidence as a high school counselor.
Six named recipients of COE’s 2026 Faculty Mentoring Grants
Program pairs early and mid-career faculty with experienced mentors to advance professional development and research.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Charles Lu invests in the power of collaboration
External Advisory Board member honors his family as he makes the Collaboration Hub the College of Education’s first named space.
