The teacher education program of Holy Name University then Holy Name College (HNC) is one of the first collegiate programs that were offered when the school formally opened in June 1947. Mr. Vicente Manalo was designated as its first dean.

In July 1950, the Bachelor of Science in Education was given government recognition.  Five years later, in June 1955, the Collegiate in Home Economics was given government recognition and in June 1957, the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education was given the same.

It was during Fr. Lesage’s second term that DWC received government recognition for a four-year BSEED-HE and Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling.

In 1974, Dr. Guadalupe Saturinas was designated dean of the College.  In 1988, Dr. Saturinas went on a study leave to finish her doctoral degree.  Dr. Justiniana Dohig was appointed acting dean.

In June 2009, Dr. Roque Bongcac assumed the deanship of the College. In 2018, Prof. Jaremilleta Arawiran was appointed chairperson.

The College is Level II–PAASCU accredited and is recognized as Center of Development in Teacher Education by the Commission on Higher Education.  This recognition which is given only to best schools in the country is an affirmation of the good quality of teacher education the College provides.