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
The SDSU College of Education is included in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report's list of top graduate education programs nationwide.
#41
Best education schools nationwide
#5
Online education master's programs
#10
Online master's in curriculum and instruction programs
Events Calendar
Find information about events, including lectures, workshops, and other happenings at the College of Education.
CRMSE Colloquium
CRMSE Colloquium
Informed & Inspired: College of Education News
Teacher educator has blue collar roots, classroom groove
Michael Wickert came to San Diego State as a laborer on a major construction site. Thirty five years later, he's an SDSU alumnus and a highly regarded, two-campus academic.
Pilot program tackles California’s special education teacher shortage
Thanks to a new $3.8 million federal grant, SDSU launches an innovative apprenticeship pathway with the potential to serve as a statewide model.
Fighting past failure: A leadership studies major recalls her light bulb moment
Sydney Soriano took a difficult and winding path on the way to success at SDSU. Now the proud Filipina American aims to make a difference for her community in higher education.
