Help Build Capacity and Knowledge for Early Interventionists
Erikson Institute’s Online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Early Intervention is an infant mental health informed program designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of how children aged birth to 5 develop and learn in the context of relationships with their parents and caregivers in publicly funded Part C Early Intervention systems and other systems serving infants, young children, and their families.
Help grow the number of professionals with necessary knowledge and qualifications to intervene and address early developmental challenges, particularly infants. With over 55 years of experience in early childhood development, Erikson Institute’s Master’s in Early Intervention will help prepare professionals in your state to help each child reach their full potential.
Employers and Community Groups
Partner with Erikson
Employers and community groups can create a partnership memorandum of agreement that guarantees a discounted program tuition rate.
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Send interested individuals to our Early Intervention landing page
Additional Infant Mental Health Credentials
The Early Intervention program meets the credential requirements in certain states.* Students can also earn both embedded and optional external credentials/certificates.
Flexible Study Options
Students can study part-time or full-time in this fully online program.
Extraordinary Field Experiences
Students will put theory into practice with one term of a practicum working with one child/family, and two terms of internship.
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Erikson awards over $2 million in scholarships each year to accepted students.
- Format: Online
- Start: Fall
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 3 years
- Format: Online
- Start: Spring
- Full-time: Not available
- Part-time: 28 months
How to Get Started
Request A Call:
Fill out the form below to express your interest in partnering with us and our Director of Admissions Arika Tucker will contact you.
Join Us in Shaping the Future!
Elevate your state’s early intervention program’s success by partnering with Erikson Institute.
Together, we can shape a better future for children and families.
DISCLAIMERS
* Erikson’s program potentially meets credentialing requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas. Students need to confirm their state’s requirements as they may change and are outside of the purview of Erikson.
** 20% tuition reduction to eligible, newly admitted Erikson MSW students who are admitted through an Erikson-affiliated Bachelor of Social Work feeder school program. Discount cannot be applied retroactively or to prior balances, and may be renewable for up to 3 years. Must remain in good standing to remain eligible. Terms and Conditions apply. Contact Erikson Admissions Office for full details.
*** Matriculation fee waiver is valued at $200 and applicable for all Erikson Institute master’s programs. This $200 matriculation fee will be waived for qualifying, newly-admitted students starting in Spring 2025 only, not retroactive. Offer not valid on any other degree, certificate, endorsement, or licensure program. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Additional terms and conditions may apply, inquire for details.
Student services fee waiver is valued at $600 and applicable for all Erikson Institute master’s programs only. This $600 Student services fee will be waived for new students starting in Spring 2025 only, not retroactive. Offer not valid on any other degree, certificate, endorsement, or licensure program. The waiver will be provided in the form of a one-time tuition credit to students who meet all admissions requirements and choose to enroll. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Additional terms and conditions may apply, inquire for details.