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
Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
STE's Nicholas Johnson named 2025 Presidential Research Fellow
Associate professor awarded $25K to further research into children's math learning.
Felisha Herrera Villarreal named fellow of prominent higher-ed leadership academy
ARPE professor remembers her own mentors as she enters the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' Leadership Academy
Successful launch: ‘Rocket Kids’ return from abroad with new perspective, passion
Nineteen CFD and liberal studies students spent a summer in Europe working with children of U.S. service members.
