Help Infants Reach their Full Potential with a Degree in Early Intervention
Erikson Institute’s Online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Early Intervention* will help you advance your work in addressing early developmental challenges in infants and young children.
Designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of early childhood development, this program is focused on how children aged birth to 5 develop and learn in the context of relationships with their parents and caregivers in systems serving infants, young children, and their families.
Earn your MS in Early Childhood Education – Early Intervention
Prepare to work with children aged birth to five in early intervention systems.
Additional Infant Mental Health Credentials
The Early Intervention program meets the credential requirements in certain states.* Earn both embedded and optional external credentials/certificates.
Gain Experience with Field Placements
Put theory into practice with one term of a practicum working with one child/family, and two terms of internship.
Flexible Study Options
Study part-time or full-time in this fully online program.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Erikson awards over $2.5 million in scholarships each year to accepted students.
Career Opportunities
With your MSECE degree, you’ll be prepared to make an immediate impact. In fact, 96% of Erikson master’s graduates secure a job in their field within six months of graduation.
Explore the meaningful roles our graduates step into:
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Early Intervention specialist or service coordinator
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Developmental specialist/therapist
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Home visitor
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Family support specialist
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Child welfare worker
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Parent educator
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Child care administrator
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Community & government specialist or coordinator
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Faculty & professional development coordinator
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Real Families. Lasting Impact.
“To hear that he was having delays was hard for me, but our early intervention team made us feel less alone.”
When you work in Early Intervention, you become a trusted partner to families during some of their most vulnerable moments. For Tia, a first-time mom, her son’s early intervention team was a lifeline from the first assessment through his transition to daycare.
As an early interventionist, you can be the person who:
- Help parents understand their child’s needs
- Offer care and creativity to support daily progress
- Recommend resources that ease a family’s journey
- Build trust with families navigating the unknown
With a Master’s in Early Intervention from Erikson, you’ll be ready to support families with compassion and expertise, creating impact that lasts a lifetime.
Take the Next Step Toward a Career in Early Intervention
Make a lasting impact on children and families, starting today
Here’s how to apply:
- Complete the online application
- Submit your resume, letters of recommendation, and short essays
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in your last 60 credit hours
- No GRE required.
- Apply by December 5, 2025 to begin in the Spring semester
DISCLAIMER
* Erikson’s program potentially meets credentialing requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, 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.
**The Midwest Early Intervention Grant is available for students who begin their degree program in Fall 2025. Grants are limited and competitive. Grant eligibility is contingent upon admission, grant interview, enrollment, and completion of a grant application. Grant recipients will be required to work at an organization supporting infant and young children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families in the Midwest for two years post-graduation. Additional criteria may apply. Please refer to https://www.erikson.edu/early-intervention/ for details.