Information for Parents
On this page: Find information for parents of students who are — or plan to become — Liberal Studies majors.
Welcome, Parents of Liberal Studies Students!
Congratulations! You are the parent of a Liberal Studies - SDSU Student!
The Liberal Studies major is one of several programs in the School of Teacher Education, which is in the College of Education.
Top-Notch Education
SDSU’s College of Education programs are highly ranked. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2019 rankings, SDSU’s College of Education is:
- #1 among CSU system
- #1 in San Diego
- #7 in California
- #40 among public universities nationwide
- #54 among all universities nationwide
The Liberal Studies major is robust and rigorous, and we strive to provide our students with a top-notch college education.
Support and Resources
To support our students on their educational journeys, we offer individualized advising, networking opportunities, and much more.
The Liberal Studies program has its own dedicated leadership team and 2 support systems via the School of Teacher Education and the College of Education's Office of Student Services. Students have many tools and resources at their disposal. We are committed to helping all of our students reach their educational and career goals. Rest assured, your student is in good hands!
An Important Milestone
Obtaining a college education is an important milestone in your student's adult life. In addition to gaining knowledge, college is an important experience for your son or daughter.

Albert Einstein said, "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." As an educator, my biggest tip for all parents of college-aged children is to allow them to solve their own problems:
- Let your students think their own thoughts!
- Let them embrace their own struggles!
- Let them learn from their own mistakes so they can make new mistakes!
From choosing their classes to choosing their careers, our students will be learn to be their own advocates and their own change agents.
We are thrilled to be working with your student!
Welcome to SDSU! Aztecs for life!
Please keep up with us via twitter: #SDSULibSt
Cheers,
Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan
Director, SDSU Liberal Studies Program