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!
Rising National Rankings
The SDSU College of Education is included in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report's list of top graduate education programs nationwide.
#41
Best education schools nationwide
#5
Online education master's programs
#10
Online master's in curriculum and instruction programs
Events Calendar
Find information about events, including lectures, workshops, and other happenings at the College of Education.
CRMSE Colloquium
Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Anayeli Auza
From challenge to change: DLE master’s student champions multilingual learners as a high school teacher
Happy happenstance: Alumnus honored as up-and-coming business leader
Myles Horttor, a graduate of SDSU’s rehabilitation counseling program, earns San Diego Business Journal recognition for his work at the nonprofit Options For All.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Mara Madrigal
Educational Leadership doctoral student makes a statewide impact to advance student wellness.
