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
University of Baguio Political Science Program Hosts Open Discourse on Smart City Governance
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BAPS) Program from the University of Baguio organized an open discourse and seminar entitled “Navigating the Digital Frontier: Governance Strategies for Smart Cities”
Strengthening the University of Baguio BAPS Practicum Program Through Partner Visits
The University of Baguio and Khon Kaen University (KKU) continue to sustain a meaningful partnership through robust student exchange and practicum programs. The institution’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
From local voices to global impact: RIECO and global partner Venture 2 Impact trained UB youth leaders in digital storytelling and branding
Written by Ashwirah Lyre Valenzuela The University of Baguio, through the Research, Innovation, Extension, and Community Outreach (RIECO) and the Office of Student Affairs, in partnership with the Cordilleran Youth
STRINGS ATTACHED: A collaboration podcast produced by The Mediatrix Society and SIBOL UB
Written by Maxine Ivan Mhea Aratan, Khiel Hardey Lachica, & Andrei Francis Pascual Photos by Czarina Rimando As February fills the air with roses and romance, love stories once again take
The Beginning of Becoming: Our First Steps in the Teaching Profession
Written by Apple Jade Locutan, Crystal Jade Meyer, & Michelle Angelica Yeshia Gatchallian “Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.” -John Dewey There really is a big
Two Sides of the Same Coin: How UB Communicators are Balancing the Pen and the Protocol
Written by Kenzo Klein Maglaqui & Steve Emanuel Coyugan In a world where information travels at lightning speed and truth is often buried under the weight of convenience, the University
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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