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
CRMSE Colloquium
Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
Breaking down systemic barriers to mathematics success
Bolstered by a new fellowship, STE’s Brittany L. Marshall aims to disrupt conventional math wisdom that creates biases and harms students.
The value of students seeing themselves in history
STE lecturer and local history teacher Acacia Thede is out to ensure students can explore the past through the perspectives of Black, Indigenous and people of color.
COE Stories: A difference maker on and off the court
SDSU women’s basketball player and counseling master’s student Jazlen Green is passionate about becoming an advocate for mental health.
