
STELA
School of Teacher Education & Liberal Arts
The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) is the home for students who want to make language and literature, political science, psychology, humanities and music, and communication their main field of study. Future early childhood and adolescent educators and instructors are also housed in STELA. Our alumni used their BA and BS programs to study law and medicine, while some have furthered their studies with related MA and PhD degrees!
Programs Offered
Boasting alumni with national and international recognition in education and the arts, language and literature, humanities and social sciences, students at the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts are armed with research inquiry and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches to pedagogical, sociopolitical, and cultural fields of study.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
A degree program that trains students to become effective communicators who can create, deliver, and evaluate messages in various contexts. The program covers various areas such as interpersonal communication, public speaking, journalism, and media studies. Students gain practical experience through internships, media production, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Bachelor of Arts in English Language
A degree program that focuses on the study of the English language, its literature, and its cultural significance. The program covers various areas such as English grammar, linguistics, creative writing, and literary analysis. Students gain practical experience through writing workshops, literary events, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
A degree program that trains students in the theory, performance, and history of music. The program covers various areas such as music theory, ear training, music history, and performance on various musical instruments. Students gain practical experience through ensemble performances, concerts, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
A degree program that studies the theory and practice of politics and government. The program covers various areas such as political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and public policy. Students gain practical experience through internships, research projects, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Bachelor of Elementary Education
A degree program that prepares students to become licensed elementary school teachers. The program covers various areas such as child development, pedagogy, curriculum design, and classroom management. Students gain practical experience through teaching practicums, classroom observations, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Bachelor of Physical Education
A degree program that focuses on the study of physical activity and its effects on health and wellness. The program covers various areas such as exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports psychology, and biomechanics. Students gain practical experience through coaching practicums, sports clinics, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
STELA News Updates Content

UB Exchange Pre-Service Teachers Connect with Thai Visionary: Learn, Lead, and Succeed
Written by Darthon Ventura & Laureen Tauli Muang Phon, Khon Kaen, Thailand | January 25, 2025 – Pre-service teachers from the School of Teacher Education

Beyond Classroom, Bridging Borders: STELA Students’ Journey of Global Growth and Learning
Written by Angelica Tamayo, International Affairs Staff The deployment of students to Thailand for the Student Exchange Program and Cultural Immersion in partnership with the

University of Baguio Partners with Khon Kaen University for Academic Collaboration and Cultural Exchange
Written by Michelle Ranges & Beverly LaltoogPhotos courtesy of Dr. Xenia Emperador Garnace & Ms. Beverly Laltoog The University of Baguio’s School of Teacher Education

A STELAR Christmas: STELA Bags 5 Major Awards and 1 Special Award this UB Gifts
Christmas came early for the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts as they have secured an award in each of the 5 categories of this year’s UB Gifts competitions.

STELAr Season’s Greetings!: The UB G.I.F.T.S. Christmas BoothWonderland
Article by: Charls Matthew De Perio, Joshua Leslie Hernandez, Elhanan Brayn MaswengPictures by Yvonne Fe Bautista, Alessandra Palada University of Baguio, Cardinals Gym – The

Embodying Excellence: UB Instructor Mr. Junix Jerald Delos Santos Conferred SJ Award for the Teaching of Psychology
In a display of exceptional performance, an instructor from the University of Baguio School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (UB-STELA) Psychology Department was awarded
Research & Development
HUMANITIES EDUCATION WITH EMPIRICAL TRAINING AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE
STELA covers a wide range of fields: behavioral and cognitive sciences, education and social work, geography and spatial planning, humanities and social sciences. The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.
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