Programme overview
Our online MA TESOL program at LCC International University is tailored for education professionals seeking fulfillment, growth, and meaningful opportunities. Our MA TESOL program prepares you to teach English anywhere in the world. Graduates are also prepared for jobs in curriculum development, program administration, or assessment.
We offer:
- Affordable tuition rates with flexible payment plans.
- Dedicated professors who are committed to your development.
- Online courses throughout the year so that you can study on your own schedule.
- An annual 2-week Summer Residency Session in Lithuania.
- An opportunity for a transformative practicum at LCC’s Summer Language Institute.
- Participation in discussions on ethical teaching that connect your career with personal values.
Programme structure
Year 1
- Learn the dynamic nature of language and the power of language use internationally
- Dive into the psychological, cognitive, and social complexities of learning a second language
- Analyze unique opportunities to integrate your faith into your teaching
- Design student-centered lessons that improve students’ language through best practices
- Explore the world of language assessment and testing
- Have the option of completing a teaching practicum at LCC in Lithuania or anywhere in the world
- Courses in the first year: • Second Language Acquisition • Teaching English as an International Language • Linguistics • Methods of Second Language Pedagogy • Curriculum Design • Language Assessment • Practicum
Year 2
- Dive into language research methods
- Complete research in your own classrooms to enhance your understanding of your practice
- Learn the best practices of language program administration from budgeting to mentoring teachers
- Write a publishable thesis on language research in an area of your choice
- Become a researcher as you enroll in the thesis courses. You will be guided by an advisor to write a literature review, select methods, collect data, and report findings on a topic of their choice
- Courses in the second year: • Research Methods • Ethnography Research • Methods 2 • Research Planning • Thesis
Observation and Teaching Practicum
The Practicum course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical classroom application. Students choose a convenient school or language program to observe and teach under a qualified teacher’s supervision. LCC’s Summer Language Institute (SLI) in July offers MA TESOL students the opportunity to complete their Practicum in Lithuania, working alongside our experienced English teachers. Self-reflection and improvement are key objectives of this course.
- Students may select the school or language program where they currently are teaching.
- Students may select to volunteer at a nearby school.
- Or complete your Practicum at LCC’s Summer Language Institute in Lithuania, held every July. As an MA TESOL student, you can teach English in this three-week program for secondary students of any level. Join our team of 35 experienced English teachers for this month-long opportunity. Applications accepted anytime.or language program.
Admission Requirements
Observation and Teaching Practicum
The Practicum course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical classroom application. Students choose a convenient school or language program to observe and teach under a qualified teacher’s supervision. LCC’s Summer Language Institute (SLI) in July offers MA TESOL students the opportunity to complete their Practicum in Lithuania, working alongside our experienced English teachers. Self-reflection and improvement are key objectives of this course.
- Students may select the school or language program where they currently are teaching.
- Students may select to volunteer at a nearby school.
- Or complete your Practicum at LCC’s Summer Language Institute in Lithuania, held every July. As an MA TESOL student, you can teach English in this three-week program for secondary students of any level. Join our team of 35 experienced English teachers for this month-long opportunity. Applications accepted anytime.or language program.
ENGLISH CERTIFICATE MIN. SCORE TOEFL® iBT 100 IELTS ACADEMIC 7.0
You don’t need a certificate if:
- You are an LCC alumni;
- You are a citizen of Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, the U.S. or New Zealand;
- You attended a university for at least two years in any of the above-mentioned countries.
