EIU Master of Science
in Human Services

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All students can apply to the graduate school through MyEIU. The graduate school requires:

1. A complete online application
2. A copy of your official transcripts
3. A $30 application fee

Learn more about the Graduate School admissions process.

1. A minimum of 2.75 grade point average.
   Please note: A cumulative GPA of 2.75 does not automatically guarantee acceptance into the Human Services master’s degree program.
2. Two references:
   • Letter of Intent that addresses the following:
 The integrative and holistic nature of the discipline of Human Services . Include one or more examples to complement response.
     How a degree in Human Services will assist you in achieving your career goals.
   Vita or Resume
   Include a current work and educational history in vita or resume format that includes your professional experiences. Include paid, volunteer and community or organization service experiences.
Please fill out the program application through MyEIU:
https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/grad_app.php
If you have questions please contact Dr. Frances Murphy, at flmurphy@eiu.edu.

You'll be able to keep tabs on the status of your application through MyEIU; you'll receive a message when you have been officially admitted to EIU!

If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, you also need to submit a graduate assistantship application.

Graduate assistantships are typically awarded in accordance with the academic year. Assistantship applications are normally accepted through the middle of February; a decision for the next academic year comes within a month. For more information about graduate assistantships, please click here.

Now you're ready for your first semester at Eastern! Welcome to the EIU family! We're glad to have you, and we're confident you'll be glad you came!