Erikson Institute

Erikson Institute,a private graduate institute and research center situated in Chicago, Illinois, was established in 1966 by Maria Piers, child psychologist; Barbara Taylor Bowman, educator and activist; Lorraine Wallach, social worker; and Irving B. Harris, businessman and philanthropist. The college was named for the renowned Danish-German-American developmental psychologist, Erik Homburger Erikson. Erikson Institute offers master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and certificates to students in early childhood, and child development education.

Erikson Institute has an active student life with several clubs and organizations. It has over 1,400 alumni. Some notable graduates of the college are Carol Brunson Day, president of National Black Child Development Institute; Leon Denton, manager, Head Start; and Toby Herr, director and founder of Project Match.

Erikson Institute Highlights

Where Erikson Institute stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work.
• High female/male ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Erikson Institute was 314 in 2007 (162 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Erikson Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.