The University of Santo Tomas College of Education, popularly known as "UST-Educ", is the teacher education/nutrition and dietetics/library and information science school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1926 at Intramuros, Manila.
On June 2, 2008, the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) programs of the College were proclaimed Center of Excellence (COE) in Education by the Commission on Higher Education. Likewise, the Department of Education designated it as a Center of Training (COT)
The different degree programs of the College are accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). In the Academic Year 2011 - 2012, the BSEd and BEEd programs have been granted Level III accreditation status.
The College is a top performing school in the board examinations for teachers, nutritionists and librarians.
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