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
Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
Gold medal-winning book reclaims a dreaded buzzword
An exploration of the concept of rigor by Educational Leadership’s Fisher, Marshall and Frey wins Independent Publisher Book Award.
SDSU Magazine: A Classroom Called Oaxaca
Through a DLE study abroad course, future bilingual teachers immersed themselves in a region shaped by Indigenous heritage and multilingualism.
‘We all want to save kids’ lives’
Educational leadership doctoral candidate Mara Madrigal was the driving force behind a new law to prevent suicide among K-12 students.
