Applied Linguistics

Overview

Applied Linguistics from the Hellenic American College is a two-year, part-time program that draws upon current research in linguistics, psychology, sociology, ethnography, and education. As a student, you will experience the movement from theory-to-practice and practice-to-theory, preparing yourselves to become life-long learners and reflective professionals in language education and intercultural communication. 

Strengths of the MAAL Program

• A practicum in a real classroom setting to develop advanced teaching skills.

• Opportunity to earn European-recognized certification as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language.

• Courses that develop skills in using technology for language teaching in the classroom and online.

• Courses to analyze language in the real world and classroom settings.

• Option to earn the International Tutor Training Program certification as a writing tutor from the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

• Faculty mentoring and personal support for your academic and professional development.

Career Paths

You will develop essential skills to assume key positions as: specialized language teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum and material developers, language consultants and publishers, directors of studies and language researchers. You will also be prepared to pursue PhD studies in Language and Communication or related fields.