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
Mabini Elementary School Steals the Spotlight with STELA’s Outreach Glow-Up
Written by: Norman D. Patiang, STELA-COE cture Apolinario Mabini Elementary School buzzing with new life—its classrooms gleaming with fresh paint, its fences standing tall in
A Class Act: STELA Helps Outside the Walls of the Classroom
Written by: Ramos, JO and Bacasen, JK The University of Baguio School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) values the objective of the university
“STELA Student Body Brings Color and Creativity to Mabini Elementary School”
Written by: Lee Ian R. Veneracion & Kyra M. Kelly On an atypical Saturday morning of April 12, the STELA Student Body (STELA SB) embarked
UB Research Team Shines at the 11th International Conference on Education 2025Theme: “Cultivating Global Citizen Skills Through Research and Education”
Written by: Rendel Deen G. Ramos ( Faculty ) The University of Baguio continues to make strides in educational research and innovation, as represented by
UB Psyche Org Returns to the National Scene at the 38th PAPJA Annual Convention
Written by Leslie DayotePhotos courtesy of UB Psychology Students The PAPJA Annual Convention, short for the Psychological Association of the Philippines – Junior Affiliates, has
UB Shines Nationally in CHED’s EQUATE Awards for Excellence in Teacher Education
Written by Julius Simon. The University of Baguio (UB) once again proves its mettle as a trailblazer in quality education, earning national recognition from the Commission
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.
Our Faculty
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