College of Education

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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!

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Rising National Rankings

#412026 U.S. News & World Report's list of top graduate education programs nationwide — four spots higher than last year! Also:
Online education master's programs (2026)
#5
Online master's in curriculum and instruction programs (NEW in 2026)
#10
Education administration specialty
#26

Events Calendar

Find information about events, including lectures, workshops, and other happenings at the College of Education.

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Informed & Inspired: College of Education News

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Alma Flor Ada Award Provides a New Canon for Bilingual Teachers

Young adult books by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and Reyna Grande honored in third-annual ceremony.

Faculty from UT-Austin at the San Diego PLC.

Equity-Driven Exemplar: EDL Team Facilitates Professional Learning Community for National Peers

SDSU supports faculty from 16 universities as part of Wallace Foundation initiative to improve leadership in high-need school districts.

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Confronting the History Behind Educational Inequities

A Q&A with assistant professor James Wright, looking backward for clues on a better way forward for schools.

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