The Master of Science in Human Services graduate program supports students' learning through human services focused content, an applied focus, experiential learning opportunities, and faculty mentoring.
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"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."Alex WilcoxonMarketing | Junior
Coursework addresses public policy, grant-writing, current global issues, program planning and assessment, leadership in diverse family and cultural settings, family financial resource management, resilience in individuals and families across the lifespan, and family life education programming in communities.
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.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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