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
Course seeks to combat ‘transfer shock,’ boost student success
COE undergraduate advisor Jesse Ortiz imparts his own transfer student experience as he shows new undergrads the ropes.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Emily Vizzo (’06, Teacher Education)
A former middle school educator describes how her new children's book 'Starflower' was written with teachers in mind.
New AAHHE chair-elect Marissa Vasquez feels ‘sense of urgency’
ARPE associate professor will lead the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education from 2025-2026.
