DEPARTMENT
Human and Social Sciences
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- Areas of Knowledge
Teaching
Plans, organizes, and supervises academic activities to ensure the quality of the teaching-learning process. It coordinates teaching work under ESPE guidelines, promoting pedagogical innovation and strict compliance with current academic regulations.
Coordinator: Lcda. Mirian Susana Ponce Moran, Ph.D.
Ethics, Logic, Philosophy, and Sociology
Strengthens humanistic education and critical thinking through the development of ethical and social content. It coordinates academic and research activities that contribute to the reflective and analytical understanding of social reality from a human perspective.
Coordinator: Lcda. Bertha Noemí Guamán Guaya, Ph.D.
Linguistics and Arts
Develops communicative, linguistic, and expressive competencies by integrating language and artistic expressions as tools for comprehensive education. It promotes creativity, culture, and academic research in the linguistic and artistic fields.
Coordinator: Lcdo. David Alejandro Salas Bustos, Ph.D.
Pedagogy
Guides teacher training based on the theoretical and practical foundations of education. It coordinates teaching and learning processes for the development of professionals committed to educational transformation and pedagogical research.
Coordinator: Lcda. Gisela Catalina Padilla Álvarez, Mgtr.
Applied Linguistics
Applies linguistic principles in real educational and communicative contexts. It coordinates language teaching through innovative didactic strategies, fostering the development of communicative competencies in diverse sociocultural environments.
Coordinator: Dr. Gonzalo Efraín Puma Chadán, Mgtr.
Legal Studies and Law
Strengthens education in legal regulations and principles of law applied to social and educational contexts. It coordinates academic and research content that promotes understanding of citizens’ rights and duties for democratic coexistence.
Coordinator: Lcdo. Henry Geovanny Pillajo Quisilema, Ph.D.
Psychology
Develops academic processes focused on the study of human behavior and mental processes. It supports comprehensive training under a biopsychosocial approach, promoting research and the practical application of psychology in educational contexts.
Coordinator: Lcda. Mara del Rocío Hurtado Mora, Mtr.
Physical Activity, Sports, and Recreation
Promotes physical development, health, and overall well-being of students. It coordinates academic, sports, and recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and sports discipline.
Coordinator: Lcdo. Ower Armando Savedra Valdiviezo, Mgtr.
Community Engagement
Manages projects and programs that connect the academy with the social environment. It promotes student participation in community activities to strengthen institutional social commitment and generate a positive impact on the population.
Coordinator: Psic. Alicia Jaqueline Alvarez Merida, Mgtr.
Pre-professional Internship Management
Coordinates and supervises internships in real-world settings for programs such as Early Childhood Education, Basic Education, Language Pedagogy, and Physical Activity. It ensures that students apply their knowledge in professional contexts, evaluating their formative performance.
Physic activity Coordinator : Lcdo. Jose Caicedo, Mgtr. (jgcaicedo@espe.edu.ec)
Initial Education Coordinator: Psic. Carolina Rodriguez, Mgtr. (ccrodriguez6@espe.edu.ec)
Language Coordinator: Lcdo. Carlos Espin, Mgtr. (cmespin@espe.edu.ec)
Basic Education Mgtr. (nfcaizaluisa@espe.edu.ec)
Planning and Training
Designs and monitors the department’s strategic plans to ensure the achievement of institutional objectives. It also implements continuous training programs for the professional development of teachers and academic staff.
Coordinator: Lcdo. Roger Castro, Mgtr.
Early Stimulation Laboratory
Focused on academic training in psychomotor development and sensory areas. It allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in simulated and real contexts, supporting community outreach projects and comprehensive child care.
Coordinator: Lcda. Yanira Belén de la Cadena Saenz
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Spaces, events, and moments that bring the department to life.
- News & Events
News
16 Apr 2026
Visit of the Rector of Peru
In the #ESPEU we received the official visit of Colonel E. P. Manuel Augusto Inocente Espinoza, Defense and Military Attaché to the Embassy of…
16 Apr 2026
HCU Name
Today we honor the memory, the trajectory and the legacy that build our institutional history. In a solemn act, Crnl. Mauricio González, rector of…
15 Apr 2026
University Fair
ESPEU participated in the university fair, held at the Manuela Cañizares School, a space that brought together more than 800 students interested in learning…
14 Apr 2026
National Development Event
Professor Mgs. Hernán Antonio Moreano of the Department of Security and Defense, represented the University of the Armed Forces – ESPE in the international…
13 Apr 2026
Operations Forum
This academic and strategic space brought together national and international specialists with the aim of strengthening the multi-domain capabilities of the Armed Forces, through…
- Areas of Knowledge
Philosophy
Contributes to the development of values, attitudes, and critical skills essential for professional training. It enhances learning through the ethical use of information and the application of research strategies, fostering inquiry and creative solutions to social and academic problems.
Coordinator: Mgt. Edison Damián Cabezas Mejía
Linguistics
Established as a fundamental pillar in the era of global communication, its objective is for students to develop linguistic competencies that enable them to express themselves effectively and efficiently, responding to the communicative demands of the current academic, professional, and social environment.
Coordinator: Mgt. Carmita Marcela Carrillo Vargas
Logic and Ethics
Provides the foundations for responsible and prudent decision-making, essential for building personal character and social trust. It situates professional work as a driver of progress, fostering integrity and wisdom in human and professional conduct.
Coordinator: Mgt. Carmita Marcela Carrillo Vargas
Sciences, Arts, and Letters
Fosters critical and creative capacity through disciplines such as Sculpture and Literary Appreciation. It uses the reading of narratives and artistic expressions to reflect on human and social issues, promoting humanistic sensitivity and a desire for change.
Coordinator: Mgt. Edison Damián Cabezas Mejía
Psychology
Applies methods for the selection, training, and supervision of personnel to optimize workplace effectiveness. It analyzes individual behavior within organizations, preparing students to strengthen their performance and adaptability in the industrial and commercial work environment.
Coordinator: Mgt. Carmita Marcela Carrillo Vargas
Legal and Juridical Studies
Facilitates the understanding of modern legal and labor regulations. It focuses on the rights and duties derived from the social nature of human beings, preparing professionals with a solid foundation in legal and labor policy to face the legal challenges of contemporary society.
Coordinator: Mgt. Francisco Xavier Matehu Espinosa
Sports and Recreational Activities
Contributes to comprehensive training through physical and recreational activity programs adapted to diverse social groups. It aims for students to achieve an optimal academic and physical level that enables them to apply sports professionalism in their daily and professional lives.
Coordinator: Mgt. Edison Damián Cabezas Mejía
- Program
- Laboratories
Select a laboratory to view its detailed information.
- Gallery
Spaces, events, and moments that bring the department to life.
- News & Events
News
16 Apr 2026
Visit of the Rector of Peru
In the #ESPEU we received the official visit of Colonel E. P. Manuel Augusto Inocente Espinoza, Defense and Military Attaché to the Embassy of…
16 Apr 2026
HCU Name
Today we honor the memory, the trajectory and the legacy that build our institutional history. In a solemn act, Crnl. Mauricio González, rector of…
15 Apr 2026
University Fair
ESPEU participated in the university fair, held at the Manuela Cañizares School, a space that brought together more than 800 students interested in learning…
14 Apr 2026
National Development Event
Professor Mgs. Hernán Antonio Moreano of the Department of Security and Defense, represented the University of the Armed Forces – ESPE in the international…
13 Apr 2026
Operations Forum
This academic and strategic space brought together national and international specialists with the aim of strengthening the multi-domain capabilities of the Armed Forces, through…