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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.

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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
Rehabilitation counseling M.S. program
#7
Online master's in curriculum and instruction programs (NEW in 2026)
#10
Education administration specialty
#26

Informed & Inspired: College of Education News

Paul Justice and Adrienne Nicodemus in the OSS office.

Office for Student Success Launches New Future Teacher Outreach Effort

Building relationships is key as team of lecturers looks to uncover diverse candidates from across campus, community.

Jeff Brown with "Work it out Wombats" show art.

Brown Brings Academic Expertise to PBS Kids Animated Series

CSP assistant professor serves as educational advisor on ‘Work it Out Wombats.”

Griselda Paredes, Dr. Tony Waters and Efraín Chávez.

Grad Students Travel to Berlin as Part of Push to Expand International Opportunities

SSF-funded project aims to expand global learning experiences for underrepresented students

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