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.

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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


Financial Aid

Erikson participates in several federal and state financial aid programs.

Scholarships

Each year Erikson awards over $2 million in scholarships.

Erikson Culture

Small class sizes and easy access to faculty foster strong learning relationships.

Industry Knowledge

Erikson has over 50 years of experience in child development & early childhood education.

Program Flexibility

Attend full- or part-time; choose a concentration that reflects your interests.

Accreditation

Erikson Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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.

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Erikson by the Numbers


Over

1%

of Erikson students receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships or fellowships.

Over

$1

awarded in Erikson scholarships each year to accepted students.

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1%

of the 65 master’s degree students who graduated in 2019 and were seeking employment were working in their field six months following graduation.

What Our Students and Alumni Say


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Learn more about Erikson Institute’s graduate degree and certificate programs.

  • No GRE required

  • All experience levels welcome

  • Fast application process

  • Scholarships available

  • Multiple session start dates

It’s never been more important to have skilled teachers, social workers, and other practitioners in the world. You can help one child, one individual, one community at a time with a degree from Erikson Institute.

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