Advance your teaching practice with an online M.S. in Education for practicing teachers working with children from Pre-K through grade 12. Choose Reading Instruction, English as a Second Language Instruction or Curriculum Development.
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"I chose to attend Eastern IL University because it felt like the right fit for me from the moment I visited. ... I loved the small-town atmosphere and the strong sense of community; it reminded me of home. ... EIU felt like a place where I would be supported both academically and personally, and it felt like home."Candace GreenMasters in Curriculum and Instruction | Class of 2025
The online graduate program in Curriculum & Instruction advances scholarly preparation by providing opportunities for developing quality teaching and promoting excellence in research/creative activity for graduate students to exemplify best teaching practices for children from Pre-K through 12.
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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