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 FeuerbornSpecial Education and Elementary Education | Class of 2026
The online M.A.T. in Elementary Education provides a route to Illinois teacher licensure if you already hold a bachelor's degree. It is a fit if you are a career changer or recent graduate who wants to teach children in grades 1-6 and wants to be in a classroom quickly.
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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$16,524 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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