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
Introducing COE’s 2024 Student Difference Makers
Seven students awarded funding donated during SDSU’s Day of Giving campaign to further research activities.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Michael Dalman (’18, Leadership Studies)
Alumnus Michael Dalman discovered a passion for supporting foster youth from a one-unit leadership course at SDSU. Years later, he and his wife Mary are devoted foster parents.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Miren Algorri does it all
Child development student makes an impact as a child care provider and labor leader.
