LCC International University, formerly Lithuania Christian College (LCC), is a
liberal arts
Liberal arts education () is a traditional academic course in Western higher education. ''Liberal arts'' takes the term ''skill, art'' in the sense of a learned skill rather than specifically the fine arts. ''Liberal arts education'' can refe ...
institution in the city of
Klaipėda
Klaipėda ( ; ) is a city in Lithuania on the Baltic Sea coast. It is the List of cities in Lithuania, third-largest city in Lithuania, the List of cities in the Baltic states by population, fifth-largest city in the Baltic States, and the capi ...
, Lithuania, established in 1991 by a joint venture of Lithuanian, Canadian and American foundations.
It is a member of the
European Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Accreditations
The Republic of Lithuania recognizes LCC as a bachelor's and master's degrees granting university.
History
At the invitation of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Lithuania Christian Fund began the establishment of Lithuania Christian College in the summer of 1991 in
Panevėžys
Panevėžys () is the fifth-largest List of cities in Lithuania, city in Lithuania and the List of cities in the Baltic states by population, eighth-most-populous city in the Baltic States. it occupies with 89,100 inhabitants. As defined by Eu ...
. That summer the college began with classes in the English language at the first Summer Language Institute. During the fall and spring of 1991-1992, students studied English full-time in the English Language Institute. In August 1999, LCC moved to its current facilities in Klaipėda, a city along the Baltic coast in Lithuania.
In 2011, Dr. Marlene Wall was appointed President of LCC International University, thereby becoming the first female rector in Lithuania. Dr Wall had previously visited LCC in 1991 to teach English classes at the Summer English Language Institute. She later moved to Klaipėda in 2002. LCC has hosted students from up to 62 countries. Dr. Wall has a Ph.D. from Kansas State University, US.
Study Programs
Students at LCC International University enroll in six bachelor programs of study: International Business Administration, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Theology, Contemporary Communication, and International Relations and Development. LCC also offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL).
References
External links
University website
Universities in Lithuania
Educational institutions established in 1991
Education in Klaipėda
1991 establishments in Lithuania
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Liberal arts colleges