Explore Social Work, Early Education, and Child Development Masters Programs
Learn how to serve children and families with a developmentally-informed perspective.
Make an Impact and Earn Your Master’s Degree
Your door to a better world.
Immerse yourself in the fields of child life, childhood education, and early childhood development. Earn your Master’s degree alongside leaders and researchers committed to positively impacting children and families, and the communities in which they live.
Erikson Graduate Degrees
Advance Your Work with Flexible Master’s Degree Programs
Master of Social Work
Serve children and help them overcome obstacles by earning your MSW.
Impact child-focused fields with a research-based child development lens.
Master of Early Childhood Education
Prepare to teach every child that walks through your classroom door with this early childhood education program.
Master of Early Childhood Education — Early Intervention
Intervene to address developmental challenges early and help set infants up to reach their full potential.
Flexible Programs
Erikson offers part-time and full-time graduate studies options, including MSW, early childhood education degrees, and masters in child development online, in-person, and hybrid.
Proven Outcomes
Recognized for our groundbreaking work and impactful graduates, Erikson is 100% focused on child development and delivers powerful outcomes for students.
Affordable
100% of applicants are eligible for scholarships. Our financial aid team works on your behalf to identify funding sources so you have access to the higher education you deserve.
Relevant Curriculum
Rooted in social justice with a focus on equity and diversity, our culturally-informed programs seek to break down social constructs and barriers.
Guided Support
You are not alone. When you earn your Master’s degree at Erikson, you have a network of resources committed to your success.
- Certified child life specialist
- Research specialist
- Development therapist
- Licensed early childhood educator
- Education coordinator
- Policy advocate
- Bilingual, ESL/ELL teacher
- Elementary education curriculum coordinator
- Child welfare supervisor
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Trauma-informed crisis counselor
- Individual and group therapist with children and families
- Social service administrator
- Research associate
Tuition and Financial Aid
100% of Students Who Complete the FAFSA Are Eligible for Scholarships
Master’s Degree Faculty
Network with Respected Leaders in the Field
Gain unparalleled insight into children’s experiences alongside nationally-recognized faculty.
After hundreds of lectures and thousands of student-centered experiences, our faculty lead the field in understanding and communicating the fundamentals of child development and its impact on young children and our communities.
Your Erikson Experience Matters
Whether you’re a prospective student, an imminent graduate, or long-time alum, once you join the Erikson family you have a supportive community at your side every day going forward.
Faculty work with you to help you succeed. Student and career service staff find opportunities and paths to help you reach your goals. Community is our why — for ourselves and the children and families we serve.
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Enrich Your Career and Help Children in the Process
A developmentally-informed master’s degree gives you and those you serve better, more equitable opportunities.
Move forward with an in-person or online program today.