Are you unsure about a master’s degree? Give it a try. The MA TESOL Graduate Certificate might be just right for you. Attend a 7-week TESOL course as a guest student without the pressure to complete a two-year degree.

Do you want a master’s degree, but you want to “test” the program first? Take a small step now. Enroll in one course and learn what it feels like to be an online student in a master’s degree program. We think that once you try it, you will want to continue!

Do you want to save money? Enroll in just one class and pay a faction of the tuition. Pay a little now before investing in a full program.

Going further? After completing certificate courses, you can easily enter LCC’s MA TESOL program. The entry point is the Summer Residency Session in August. Faculty and students come to LCC’s campus in Lithuania for 2 weeks to launch the school year.

Going to transfer? Certificate courses may be transferred to other North American or European universities. Each course is 6 ECTS credits.

The Graduate Certificate program is fully online. Study from the comfort of your home and enjoy the flexibility to study within your own schedule.

There are four courses to choose from. Take one. Or take two or take three courses. When you complete all four courses, you will receive a Graduate Certificate from LCC.

1. ENG 510 Linguistics- Dig deep into English linguistics. Learn about neurolinguistics and interlanguage. Study how linguistic theory can impact language learning and teaching. January 6 – February 23, 2025

2. ENG 540 Methods of Second Language Pedagogy - Let’s get practical. This course will offer many ideas and best practices of teaching the skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in your classroom. February 24- April 12, 2025.

3. ENG 530 Curriculum and Materials Design – Design a curriculum that you can immediately use in your teaching context. Begin with assessing students’ needs; move to syllabus creation; and advance to adapting materials. April 22 – June 8, 2025

4. ENG 551 Language Assessment – Take the mystery out of testing. Learn how tests are designed, how to interpret test scores, and how to evaluate the tests you are using. June 9 – July 27, 2025.

Notes

• Affordable: 336 Euros (about 370 US dollars) per course.

• Time commitment: Plan to study 10-15 hours each week

• Online: All courses are online, asynchronous.

• LCC courses are posted on Moodle, a dynamic, open-source learning platform. Each week, the instructor will post readings, assign responses, design tasks, and organize group work for you.

Click here for course descriptions and academic calendar.

https://lcc.lt/ma-programs/ma-tesol-certificate-program

Author: Robin Gingerich, Ph.D., MA TESOL Program Director at LCC International University.