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We accept applications on a rolling basis. This means we accept applications throughout the year for all academic terms and programs, and applications are evaluated as they are completed. In some instances a degree program may have a specific deadline not tied to an intended term start date.
Want to earn primary consideration for scholarship awards? Apply before our Priority Scholarship Deadlines.
| Admitting Term | Priority Scholarship Deadline | Complete Admission Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | November 15, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
| Fall 2024 | July 15, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |
| Admitting Term | Complete Admission Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| Admitting Term | Priority Application Deadline for Educator Impact Grant | Priority Scholarship Deadline | Complete Admission Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | November 15, 2023 March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | November 15, 2023 March 15, 2024 June 14, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |
| Admitting Term | Complete Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | October 1, 2023 |
| Summer 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
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A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75/4.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree by the date of enrollment OR a 3.0/4.0 from an earned master’s degree at the time of application
Include the latest copy of your resume with your application, highlighting your most relevant experiences.
Master’s and certificate applications require two essays: one program-specific, and one leadership-driven.
Two professional/academic letters of recommendation for Master’s Degrees; One professional/academic letter of recommendation for Certificate Programs.
Copy of official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (regardless of amount of credit earned). NOTE: Official transcripts will be required by the end of the first semester at Erikson
Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if applicable, taken within two years at the time of your admission.
A master’s degree* from an accredited institution of higher education in a field related to child development (e.g., education, sociology, psychology, social work).
*If you have your bachelor’s degree, you can apply under a special combined Master of Science in Child Development (MSCD)/Ph.D. track, which guarantees admission to the doctoral program with maintenance of an A- average in the MSCD program.
Include the latest copy of your resume with your application, highlighting your most relevant experiences.
For our Doctoral Programs, we require three letters of recommendation from a professional or academic individual.
Please include at least one of your latest research papers or a sample of your academic writing for review.
Copy of official or unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (regardless of amount of credit earned). NOTE: Official transcripts will be required by the end of the first semester at Erikson.
Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if applicable, taken within two years from the time of your admission.
Accepted students are then admitted concurrently to Erikson and Loyola. Erikson will share the application data of admitted students with Loyola to create an admitted student record. You will be invited to access Loyola’s portal to take necessary enrollment steps.
Learn more about the additional requirements for international students and available scholarships.
As a premier graduate school for early childhood development, Erikson participates in several federal and state financial aid programs and awards over $2.5 million in scholarships each year.
The matriculation fee (valued at $200*) and student services fee for the first year (valued at $600**) are waived for qualifying, newly-admitted students starting any Erikson Institute Master’s degree program for Spring 2024 term.
Disclaimer
* Matriculation fee waiver is valued at $200 and applicable for all Erikson Institute master’s programs. This $200 matriculation fee will be waived for qualifying, newly-admitted students starting in Spring 2024 only, not retroactive. Offer not valid on any other degree, certificate, endorsement, or licensure program. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Additional terms and conditions may apply, inquire for details.
** Student services fee waiver is valued at $600 and applicable for all Erikson Institute master’s programs only. This $600 Student services fee will be waived for new students starting in Spring 2024 only, not retroactive. Offer not valid on any other degree, certificate, endorsement, or licensure program. The waiver will be provided in the form of a one-time tuition credit to students who meet all admissions requirements and choose to enroll. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Additional terms and conditions may apply, inquire for details.
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