Career Focused Degrees with Erikson Institute
Make an impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Recognized for our groundbreaking work in the field of early childhood, we specialize in preparing child development, education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of young children, families, and their communities.
Degrees and Certificate Programs
We offer degree and certificate programs focused on understanding the developmental needs of young children and families within the context of cultural, social, economic and political circumstances.
Degree Programs
Master of Science in Child Development
Master of Science in Child Development/Master in Children’s Law and Policy (Dual Degree)
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (IL Professional Educator License)
Online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (non-licensure)
Online Master of Science in Child Development, Child Life Leadership (non-licensure)
Master of Social Work
PhD in Child Development
Certificate, Endorsement & Licensure Programs
Child Development Certificate
Early Childhood Bilingual/ESL Certificate
Early Childhood Education Endorsement
Infant Specialist Certificate
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate
Post-Master’s Early Childhood Education Licensure
Interested in taking a specific course or set of courses? You can apply to be a student at large.
A High-quality Education That Meets Your Needs
The Erikson Approach
Knowledge
Learn how children develop and the complex contextual factors that shape their development.
Practice
Elevate and sharpen your skills that directly apply to your existing and future career positions.
Reflection
Develop your reflective practice skills in our Integrative Seminars.
Are You Ready to Learn More?
Erikson by the Numbers
Over
of Erikson students receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships or fellowships.
Over
awarded in Erikson scholarships each year to accepted students.
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of the 65 master’s degree students who graduated in 2019 and were seeking employment were working in their field six months following graduation.
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Learn more about Erikson Institute’s graduate degree and certificate programs.
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No GRE required
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All experience levels welcome
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Fast application process
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Scholarships available
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Multiple session start dates