Graduate School in Early Childhood
Where Experience Gets Recognized
Flexible online programs that deepen your impact on children and families.
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EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS
Working in Early Childhood and Ready to Advance
Featured Program
Become a Specialist in Early Intervention
There is a critical demand for developmental specialists. Gain the clinical expertise needed to support infants, toddlers, and their families through Erikson’s premier Master’s program.
Our Mission
This is Where Change Begins
Our innovative programs, transformative research and impactful advocacy empower early childhood professionals to drive lasting change. Erikson strives to build a future where every child thrives.
Where Knowledge, Research & Policy Meet
Make your impact. Find your path. Join us in advocating for all children.
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Join a diverse community of learners and early childhood development experts in advocating on behalf of children.
Featured Program
Become a Specialist in Early Intervention
There is a critical demand for developmental specialists. Gain the clinical expertise needed to support infants, toddlers, and their families through Erikson’s premier Master’s program.
Master of Social Work
Up to $25,000 Toward Your MSW
Erikson’s Midwest Community Builders Grant helps social work students afford the degree they’ve been working toward.
Early Intervention
Up to $16,500 Toward Your Degree
Erikson’s Midwest Early Intervention Service Grant supports students preparing to work with infants, toddlers, and their families.
Every Admitted Student
Scholarships Built Around You
Need-based and merit-based scholarships are open to admitted students in every master’s and certificate program, no matter which path you’re on.
Master in Early Childhood Education
Introducing a reimagined and transformed teacher licensure program in Illinois with three embedded endorsements enabling teachers to truly prepare for every child in the classroom.
Graduate Programs
Earn your MS in a flexible and proven program built for hard-working professionals, or explore a wealth of certificate and licensure programs designed to help you advance your career.
Professional Development
Explore our vast fellowship, courses, seminars and customizable programs offered by Erikson Institute’s premier professional development and training department, where we turn knowledge into action.
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Early Childhood Professionals Can Shape Children’s Futures
Build the skills that support development and help children and families thrive.
Explore virtual courses on:
- Early Math
- Trauma‑Responsive and Behavior Guidance Practices
- Equity
- FAN
- Family Engagement
The Latest Applied Research
Explore Our Research & Policy in Early Child Development
Our team of researchers is at the forefront of early childhood development applied research.
Community Impact
Helping Children Learn & Grow Using Research-Based Services
Early interventions give children a guided path toward a better future.
News + Press
Ideas to Change the Future at Erikson
Review a policy brief, dive into research articles, and unpack the latest early childhood development news and trends.
Academics
Early Childhood Academic Programs
Introducing a reimagined and transformed teacher licensure program in Illinois with three embedded endorsements enabling teachers to truly prepare for every child in the classroom.
Earn your MS in a flexible and proven program built for hard-working professionals, or explore a wealth of certificate and licensure programs designed to help you advance your career.
Explore our vast fellowship, courses, seminars and customizable programs offered by Erikson Institute’s premier professional development and training department, where we turn knowledge into action.
Change the World for Children
Join the Erikson Institute community and discover the difference one person can make.