Centers, Institutes and Projects

The CTCTC advances performance and productivity in diverse communities by enhancing critical and creative thinking in schools. The Center’s rationale for enhancing creativity centers on society’s need for creative solutions, as well as the individual’s personal growth and satisfaction.

The Center for Visual Literacies at SDSU focuses on 2 related goals: improving student learning through visually integrated teaching practices and exploring the potential of visuals as data and for data analysis in qualitative inquiry.

Supports underserved students from elementary through college with access to educational resources and programs.

The SDSU Literacy Center facilitates literacy experiences that empower K-12 students and educators. We strive to empower individuals’ abilities to read and write to their full potential. The Center also functions as a clinical training site for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Reading Education programs.

MSTI is a collaboration between the College of Education and the College of Sciences to significantly increase single subject credential recommendations in mathematics and science.

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships and Stipends project provides paid summer teaching experiences for SDSU science majors, allowing them to explore and prepare for careers as science educators.

The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) guides youth through college and financial aid processes, connects them to work experiences, and fosters leadership, growth, and academic success to strengthen the region.

Pathways places SDSU students as STEM tutors in local low-income schools, offering pay, credits, and hands-on experience serving underserved communities.

UB supports academic college readiness to low-income and first-generation high school students throughout the San Diego region. We provide access to transformative educational opportunities through our unique programs and services.