What can you do with an Erikson education?
The opportunities are virtually unlimited. Our graduates are leading and making an impact in a wide range of disciplines and settings. Erikson graduates work wherever young children and families are.
- Social work
- Early childhood education
- Early intervention
- Infant mental health
- Child and family therapy
- Hospitals & therapeutic settings
- Preschools
- Child care programs
- Public and private schools
- Children’s museums
- Private practice
- Social service agencies
Potential careers
See how our alumni have put their Erikson education to work.
Alumni profiles
Meet some of our alumni and see how they’re using their Erikson experience to make an impact in the lives of children and families, and in the field of early childhood.
Job placement
All 2011 graduates looking for jobs accepted positions in the field.
| 2011 graduates | Working in the field | Not seeking employment | Continuing education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Child Development | 45 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| No specialization | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| Administration | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Child life | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Infancy | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Dual Degree M.S./M.S.W. |
16* | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| M.S. in Early Childhood Education | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| M.S. in Early Childhood Education (Type 04) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate as of December 2011. * 2011 graduates with M.S. from Erikson, still pursuing M.S.W. from Loyola. |
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Of our 2010 child development graduates who completed Loyola’s MSW program, 13 of the 15 are employed within six months of completing the MSW.
Career services
Erikson is committed to helping our students and alumni explore career options and find employment opportunities. View career services
