Master of arts in teaching elementary education program
Earn a master's degree - fully online - in just one year
Starting in the summer of 2025, the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations at EIU is offering a master’s degree program in Elementary Education that is fully online and is designed for aspiring educators as well as career changers who want to make a difference in children’s lives.
Teaching is a rewarding career, and the benefits of this program will help you earn your degree and obtain licensure to teach in grades 1-6 in Illinois. We are preparing the next generation of teachers, and we want you to be part of this exciting program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- FULLY ONLINE - complete your coursework from anywhere!
- ACCELERATED ONE-YEAR FORMAT - earn a graduate degree and be ready to teach after 3 semesters of coursework.
- EXPERT FACULTY - learn from experienced educators and scholars.
- FLEXIBLE & SUPPORTIVE - experience a program designed for people who live busy schedules and need the flexibility of asynchronous online courses.