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History Online for Teachers

The History MA Online Option for Teachers is one of the few content-area history graduate programs in the nation designed specifically for K-12 teachers.

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Degree Level
Master of Arts
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
6 Semesters
Credit Hours
32 Total, 32 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
History Online for Teachers students at EIU

Why Study History Online for Teachers at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, History Online for Teachers students at EIU

What You'll Learn

In our program you will find all the scholarly rigor of a traditional MA in History, but with a schedule of coursework and plan of study that meet your professional needs.

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$45,346
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Historians

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal 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: ~$14,688 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 15% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

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.

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15% of lifetime limit

$14,688 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Dr. Sace Elder
Professor, Graduate Coordinator
seelder@eiu.edu
2542 Coleman Hall
217-581-6380
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Edmund Wehrle
Professor
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Billy Panther
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