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Curriculum & Instruction

Also offered as: English as a Second Language Instruction (Graduate Option)

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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Degree Level
Master of Science in Education
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
36 Total, 36 in Major
Careers
Training, Specialists, Education,, Instructors, Teachers
Curriculum & Instruction students at EIU

Why Study Curriculum & Instruction 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
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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 Green
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction | Class of 2025
Candace Green, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Curriculum & Instruction students at EIU

What You'll Learn

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.

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$65,850
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Training & Development Specialists
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult…
  • Self-Enrichment Teachers
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Kindergarten Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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: ~$16,524 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 17% 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. Annual limits are reduced in proportion for part-time enrollment.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education.

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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.

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17% of lifetime limit

$16,524 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator (TLF)
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Interim Dean, College of Education, Health & Human Services
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