Elevate your Social Work Students' Futures:

A Partnership Opportunity

Help your Bachelor of Social Work students advance to the next level with a Master’s of Social Work from Erikson Institute. With over 55 years of experience in early childhood development, Erikson Institute’s MSW program will prepare your students to become more effective and resilient advocates for children and families.

Why Partner with Erikson

Help Students Achieve their Professional Goals Faster

Students with a BSW may qualify for Advanced Standing, allowing them to bypass some master’s classes, enter the workforce sooner and reduce debt.*

Extraordinary Field Experiences

Students will put theory into practice with field placements for the entirety of our MSW program.

Support Students in Becoming Allies for Social Justice

Erikson’s faculty are committed to equity and justice. Students will enhance their ability to assess family, community, and societal impacts — and make a difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Flexible Study Options

Students can study part-time, full-time, or apply for our 100% online MSW program.

More About Erikson

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with a Child Development focus

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employment rate for master’s graduates within 6 months post-graduation

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average hours of field service by MSW students annually

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Chicago-based field opportunities

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Partnership Benefits

  • Reduced Tuition: Students referred by your school will receive 20% off their total program tuition.**
  • Matriculation and Student Fees Waived: Referred students are eligible to have their matriculation and first year student service fees waived. An $800 savings. ***
  • Customized Information Sessions: Tailor-made sessions for your BSW students to address specific questions and concerns.
Learn More
MSW
60credit hours
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Full-time: 2 years or 28 months
  • Part-time: 3 or 4 years
  • Advanced Standing option: Available
  • Concentrations:
    • Children, Adolescents, and Adults
    • Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Online MSW
60credit hours
  • Format: Online
  • Full-time: N/A
  • Part-time: 3 years
  • Advanced Standing option: Available
  • Concentrations:
    • Children, Adolescents, and Adults
    • Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health

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.

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What Our Students Say

``Erikson prepared me for a career working with children and families who've experienced trauma.
I chose Erikson because of their focus on early childhood development within a social work lens. Erikson partners with amazing organizations to provide internship experiences for their students.
In July 2022, I completed one year as a full-time school-based therapist with the Juvenile Protective Association (JPA), where I completed my clinical internship.``
Marilyn Barnes
MSW '21
``I want to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves,
and I believe that the skills, resources, and education I have obtained during my program at Erikson will help me do so.
As a child, I did not have anyone on my side in the legal system. After I obtain my MSW, it would be my privilege and honor to see to it that other children do not have to face that same abandonment.``
Lindsey Lose
MSW '24

Join Us in Shaping the Future!

Elevate your program’s success by partnering with Erikson Institute.

Together, we can shape a better future for children and families.

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DISCLAIMERS

*Applicants who received a BSW within six years of application may waive up to 25 credit hours of the program. See www.erikson.edu/advancedstanding for more details.

** 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 2024 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 2024 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.