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
Searching for Leadership Lessons Behind the Lyrics
A course offered by the SDSU Leadership Minor examines leadership concepts in popular songs, and a Grammy winner is already on board.
Studying Success: SDSU 'Lifer' James Marshall Receives COE’s Distinguished Faculty Award
Triple alumnus and longtime professor in Educational Leadership is an expert in what makes programs effective.
Diane Lapp Honored for a Lifetime of Literacy Leadership
School of Teacher Education professor emerita receives the International Literacy Association’s William S. Gray Citation of Merit.
