The MAT in secondary teaching is a one-year, online program leading to full professional educator licensure in the areas of English, mathematics, science, history, world languages, and career and technical education. Candidates complete seven online classes and a full-year residency.
We know you have questions about Secondary Teaching at EIU, and we don't want to leave a single one unanswered. Submit the form below for a personal response to your inquiry.
✓ Thanks! Admissions will follow up about Secondary Teaching soon.
"I chose to attend EIU because I wanted to go to a school that was able to help me strive to become the teacher I want to become. ... My mother was also an inspiration for me coming to EIU as she also attended four years at the school. My mother also became a teacher and has been teaching for the past twenty years."Peyton DanielHistory with Teaching Licensure | Class of 2026
Ready to become a licensed teacher without putting your life on pause? EIU's online MAT in Secondary Teaching is built for aspiring educators and career changers who want to make a real impact. Complete your coursework online in an asynchronous format from anywhere in Illinois, then finish with a full-year residency in a school setting, with placement options that can be unpaid, paid or third-party funded in your local community.
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
✓ Your message has been sent.
Daniel Carter will get back to you soon.
✓ Your message has been sent.
Stephen Lucas will get back to you soon.
✓ Your message has been sent.
Billy Panther will get back to you soon.
Add any program to your comparison or browse all options.
