The Master of Arts in Art, Community Arts Option, prepares artists, educators, and community professionals to teach and engage diverse audiences through art in a variety of settings. Designed for working professionals, the flexible program can be completed part-time in approximately two years through a combination of online coursework and summer studio courses on campus; this option does not lead to licensure.
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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 McCordCommunity Arts | Class of 2025
The Master of Arts in Art, Community Arts Option provides individuals interested in community arts education with professional development for the teaching of art in multiple settings. The option is a fit for artists, community workers, education text authors, museum educators, arts center educators, elementary teachers, special needs teachers and other professionals. It does not lead to licensure.
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: ~$14,229 (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.
$14,229 total, just 14% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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