To prepare graduates for the diverse roles they will be asked to play in Special Education. The Special Education graduate program prepares professionals for advance practice in education, including as behavior intervention specialists, curriculum...
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"Eastern IL is known for its education program. All of my teachers in high school seemed to graduate from EIU. For a while, it wasn't really on my radar until my little sister got accepted so the fact that a family member would be here too made it an easier decision."Sabrina BuntingClass of 2025, English Education
Coursework in Special Education blends foundational theory with hands-on practice, so you graduate with skills you can put to work right away. You'll learn from faculty who know you by name, in classes small enough to ask questions and dig deeper.
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: ~$18,180 (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 →$18,180 total, just 18% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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