University of Santo Tomas College of Education - Degree Programs

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education (SPED) - equips prospective teachers of children with special needs focusing on the necessary pedagogical and content knowledge and skills. Emphasis is placed on developing a better understanding of the psychology of special children, appropriate and effective teaching strategies, and preparation of relevant instructional materials.
• Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Pre-School Education - prepares prospective teachers of pre-school children with pedagogical and content knowledge and skills. Focus includes better understanding of the psychology of children, appropriate teaching strategies, and preparation of suitable instructional materials for early childhood education.
• Bachelor of Secondary Education - provides academic and clinical preparation for prospective teachers of secondary education through appropriate courses in general education, professional education, and field study/practice teaching. Students may specialize in the following: Biological Science; English; Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH); Mathematics, Religious Education; and Social Studies. The College may open other fields of specialization such as Technology and Livelihood Education, Filipino, Computer Education, and Physical Science based on the decision of the CHEd, the number of applicants for the particular major, and the availability of qualified teachers. The practicum takes place in two semesters: In-campus practicum at the Education High School (First Semester) and Off-campus practicum in other schools (Second Semester).
• Bachelor in Library and Information Science - provides students with opportunities for developing appropriate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes for effective library service. Competencies emphasized include the integration of information technology and management information system for better organization and use of library resources.
• Bachelor of Science in Food Technology - equips students with necessary competencies in the scientific handling and processing of foods, both in commercial and small-scale industries. The holistic formation of students includes the development of proper work and research ethics.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics - equips students with relevant competencies in three areas of nutrition: Hospital Nutrition, Community (Public Health) Nutrition, and Food Service, integrating not only academic and clinical knowledge and skills but also the development of proper values and attitudes in the exercise of the profession.