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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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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Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
Validation: Song, Degeneffe take their place as APA fellows
Two COE professors honored for ‘unusual and outstanding’ contributions in the field of psychology.
Let’s dance: School of Teacher Education expands arts offerings
SDSU becomes the first Southern California CSU to offer a single-subject teaching credential program in dance.
A dot connector and harmonizer: CFD welcomes new chair Hsien-Chang Lin
The former Indiana University professor has a diverse background of study in fields including economics, sociology, public health and pharmaceuticals.
