Erikson Institute offers master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs as well as a doctoral program in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago, all focused exclusively on early childhood development.

Complementing these programs, we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance the skill and knowledge of an equally broad range of professionals who teach, care for, or work with young children.

All of our programs feature:

• A holistic, multidisciplinary approach that covers all dimensions of child development from birth through age eight, within the context of family, culture, and community;
• a relationship-based approach to working with children and families;
• a focus on self-reflection to build your practical skills and professional self-awareness;
• a faculty nationally known for excellence in teaching, applied research, and community engagement on behalf of children and families;
• small classes and close relationships among faculty and students;
• a diverse and experienced student population;
• a supportive professional network that includes hundreds of contacts in early childhood, public education, social service, legal, and medical communities nationwide; and
• a convenient location in the heart of Chicago, with ready access to all the cultural and professional amenities of a vibrant city that serves as a rich laboratory for intellectual inquiry in early childhood.