- Graduate School
- CHICAGO, IL
Erikson Institute
- Graduate School
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.66 out of 5 74 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
We resumed in-person courses for on-campus programs this past Fall as Chicago has reopened. If you wish to visit the campus in person, you can schedule a tour with the Admission Office. Learn More
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Groundbreakers. Change agents.
Erikson Institute is a premier independent institution of higher education committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. Our graduate programs focused on understanding the developmental needs of young children and families within the context of cultural, social, economic, and political circumstances. You will become a healthier professional through reflective practice through our Integrative seminars where you can reflect on your fieldwork and experience with peers and professors.
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Virtual Information Session: Fall 2023 Programs
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Join members of Erikson's admission and student affairs teams along with program faculty to learn more about available degree program and certificates, financial aid, scholarships and more. Erikson staff and faculty will share their stories and their passion for working with children, families, and communities. At Erikson, our Financial Aid team can help you find the funding and support to achieve your degree. Erikson’s mission is to educate and promote leadership to serve the needs of children and families. Our vision is to provide easy access to our distinctive and high-quality education to diverse populations. This information session will focus on the following programs enrolling in the Fall term (September 1): Master of Social Work (MSW) (online and on-campus) Master of Science Child Development Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (online, non-licensure)*
Master’s in ECE with Triple Endorsements Virtual Information Session
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Please join Erikson Institute’s Dr. Sandra Osorio, Associate Professor of Raciolinguistic Justice & Director of Teacher Education, as she speaks to the launch of Erikson’s reimagined teacher licensure program. This program, a first of its kind in Illinois, will help prepare teachers to meet the needs of every child in any community with endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Bilingual/ESL, and Special Education. This program will provide small, cohort-based learning opportunities with incredible student services inclusive of 2 years of professional learning post-graduation. Now accepting application for the fall term through August 4th, 2023. Come learn more about this program and our Educator Impact Grant that covers full tuition and student service fees for qualifying students.
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Information Session
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Erikson is now accepting applications for the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate (IECMH) program for the fall (September) cohort. Join members of Erikson's admission team and program faculty to learn more about the IECMH program and the Advance Grant opportunity that will cover full tuition costs. We look forward to answering your questions and sharing why Erikson is the best possible preparation for your chosen career.
Master’s in ECE with Triple Endorsements Virtual Information Session
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Please join Erikson Institute’s Dr. Sandra Osorio, Associate Professor of Raciolinguistic Justice & Director of Teacher Education, as she speaks to the launch of Erikson’s reimagined teacher licensure program. This program, a first of its kind in Illinois, will help prepare teachers to meet the needs of every child in any community with endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Bilingual/ESL, and Special Education. This program will provide small, cohort-based learning opportunities with incredible student services inclusive of 2 years of professional learning post-graduation. Now accepting application for the fall term through August 4th, 2023. Come learn more about this program and our Educator Impact Grant that covers full tuition and student service fees for qualifying students. Which best describes you?
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Master of Social Work
Gain the in-depth knowledge you need to advance your career as a social worker. Whatever population you serve, understanding childhood development helps you build trust with your clients. Enhance your ability to assess family, community, and societal impacts — and make a difference in lives and outcomes of the people you serve.
Doctoral Programs
PhD in Child Development
Study how factors such as culture, social class, and social relationships influence human development from infancy through early and middle childhood. Among others, PhD graduates can consider careers in research, applied child development research, program design and evaluation, college teaching, program administration, and policy analysis. This PhD program is offered by Erikson in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago, and the PhD is conferred by Loyola.
Master of Social Work
Grow your knowledge and career through one of the nation’s only MSW programs focused on developmentally informed curriculum. Gain a deep understanding of child development and the impact that early experiences have over a lifetime. Further refine your expertise with an in-demand concentration.
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