Earn a master’s degree and prepare for Illinois elementary teacher licensure through a one-year online program with a full-year residency. The program is designed for bachelor’s-degree holders entering the classroom.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus on a campus tour I knew that EIU was the right choice for me. I loved the small campus community where students and staff truly cared about each other. I knew coming to EIU that I wouldn't just be another number but a person who faculty and staff cared about and wanted to watch me succeed."Rebecca FeuerbornClass of 2026, Special Education and Elementary Education
The online MAT in Elementary Education provides a route to Illinois teacher licensure for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Students complete eight online courses while participating in a full-year, full-time residency in an Illinois elementary school.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,524 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$16,524 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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