Eastern Illinois University, located in the east central Illinois community of Charleston, is recognized among the top 100 universities in the country — a choice for more than 10,000 students annually who can select from a broad range of academic programs and degree offerings. Students attending Eastern receive a high quality education characterized by small classes taught by a dedicated and caring faculty who place student success as their top priority.

At EIU, our emphasis on integrative learning means that we provide our students with coherent learning experiences in the classroom, significant learning and life experiences outside the classroom, and ample opportunity for guided reflection. What makes integrative learning so powerful is that it enables students to tie the disparate parts of their academic, personal, and professional lives into a holistic, transformative university experience.

Mission statement:

The Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences graduate program prepares students through teaching and experiential learning, research, and theoretical application to improve our diverse, global society.  The program’s integrative approach is designed to prepare graduates for leadership positions by advancing critical thinking, reflective practice, knowledge, and communication skills.