Advance your career in human services leadership, program planning and family life education. This M.S. offers an applied focus, faculty mentoring and a capstone project, and you can complete it online, hybrid or face-to-face.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordHuman Services | Class of 2025
The M.S. in Human Services supports your learning through human services content, an applied focus, experiential learning and faculty mentoring. It is a fit if you work or want to work in administration, teaching or leadership roles that help individuals and families.
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: ~$15,147 (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.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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