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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Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
‘We all want to save kids’ lives’
Educational leadership doctoral candidate Mara Madrigal was the driving force behind a new law to prevent suicide among K-12 students.
Bridge programs help build student success before fall
SDSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Bridge and Transfer Bridge programs provide underrepresented students with academic support, mentorship and community before their first semester.
Amid grief, the drive to help heal
Halima Said drew upon her SDSU education in culturally responsive mental-health counseling to offer support to the community impacted by the mosque attack in San Diego.
