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
STELA Exchange Students engage in Academic and Cultural Activities in Thailand
Written by Laureen Tauli Muang Phon, Khon Kaen, Thailand – Exchange students from the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) actively participated in
University of Baguio Pre-Service Teachers Bring Engaging English Lessons to the College of Asian Scholars
Written by Darthon Ventura Khon Kaen, Thailand – On February 21, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 NN, pre-service teachers from the University of Baguio,
Baguio Welcomes Budding Educators: UB’s B.E.Ed Students Embrace 8-Week Classroom Adventure
Written by: Marienel G. Ramos Baguio City, Philippines– The school bells of Baguio are ringing with a renewed sense of purpose as eighteen University of
Shaping Future Educators and Inspiring Hope ThroughEducation and Community Engagement
Written by Kyth Allan ManuelPhotos courtesy of John Viloria Baguio City – CICM Home Sweet Home, November 16, 2024- pre-service teachers from the University of
Congratulations to the Students of the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts on Their Acceptance into the 2025 Senate Internship Program!
Written by Beverly Banaken Laltoog The University of Baguio’s School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (UB-STELA), steadfast in its commitment to the values of
University of Baguio participates in Cordillera Heritage 101 Book Launch and Faculty Immersion Seminar
Written by Beverly Banaken Laltoog Following the success of the first regional HERITAGE Faculty Immersion Training Service on Cordillera Heritage in August 2023, hosted by
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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