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

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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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COE Connections Episode 14: Wendy Ochoa

CFD assistant professor discusses her work to promote the wellbeing of minoritized young children from low-income households.

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Get to know the newest members of the COE faculty

College adds experts in MFT, human development and family science and DEI in higher education.

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In community: COE faculty named AAHHE Faculty Fellows

Mónica Baldonado-Ruiz and Melina Melgarejo selected for nationwide program to advance the career trajectories of Latiné faculty.

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