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
Laura Craig runs point on SDSU’s teacher credentialing transformation
In a new role, STE alumna and longtime lecturer is inspired to address the problem of teaching as a ‘position of privilege.’
‘We put all our hearts on that table’: Grad students support campus wellbeing post-election
COE mental health practitioners-in-training offered an empathetic ear to fellow SDSU students in wake of a contentious campaign.
Bonnie Kraemer elected chair of Department of Special Education
Autism expert will replace Laura J. Hall, who served in the role for more than a decade.
