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Counseling and School Psychology
How an SDSU education expert supports safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQIA students — and why it matters
Nov 4A Q&A with Vinnie Pompei from the Department of Counseling and School Psychology on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student support, and what still needs to be done.
COE Connections Episode 22: Afarin Rajaei
Oct 7Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology discusses AI and its impact on human agency, relationships and mental health care.
Faculty Q&A: Vinnie Pompei on California school districts not making the grade in LGBTQIA+ student safety and inclusion
Oct 7Assistant professor in school psychology served on the statewide committee behind Equality California’s latest Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card. He sees much room for improvement in the data.
Believe in change: Exploring the deeper themes of ‘Ted Lasso’
Jul 29Associate Professor Afarin Rajaei, director of SDSU’s marriage and family therapy program, discusses why she considers the Apple TV hit comedy to be ‘a powerful text’ worth analyzing.
Amid grief, the drive to help heal
Jun 8Halima Said drew upon her SDSU education in culturally responsive mental-health counseling to offer support to the community impacted by the mosque attack in San Diego.
Two longtime faculty members bid farewell to the College of Education
May 21Associate Professor Katina Lambros (CSP) and Professor Margie Gallego (STE) retire after more than two decades of impact at SDSU.
Photo Gallery: Experience Commencement with the Class of 2026.
May 21See scenes of celebration from College of Education graduates at ceremonies on May 14 and 15.
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Elysabeth Emalani Rivera Buncab
May 20School counseling grad was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Diana Arias’ journey of healing and liberation
May 20MFT master’s student experiences personal and professional growth as part of the first graduating cohort of the Spanglish Decolonial Healing advanced certificate.
Ready to launch: Learn about the new programs coming to the College of Education this fall
Apr 22Freshly-approved offerings include minors in bilingual education and American Sign Language, a dual credential in elementary and special education, and an advanced certificate in bilingual school psychology.











