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Erikson Institute Erikson Institute Child Development 451 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60654-4510 US   Phone: 1-312-755-2250 Fax: 1-312-755-0928   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Child Development (optional specializations in administration, child life or infancy); Dual Degree M.S.-Child Development/M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work Doctoral Ph.D.-Child Development On Campus   The master of science in child development degree provides a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of early childhood development. It offers excellent preparation for professional or leadership roles in the full range of disciplines and systems that serve young children and their families, including education, child care, social service, mental health, policy, and health care. The Ph.D. in child development is offered in conjunction with the Graduate School Loyola University Chicago. The program includes course work at both institutions and leads to a Ph.D. in child development conferred by Loyola University. The program focuses on applied child development research and emphasizes the impact of culture, social class, and social relationships on young children’s learning and development. Applied research includes studying the effects of educational institutions, intervention programs, policies, and other contextual factors such as poverty and language differences on children’s development, achievement, and well-being.     Accreditation Information: Erikson Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree: 2 -3 years    Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Minimum of one year of work and/or volunteer experience in a supervised setting with young children is required; two years is preferred.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Suitability for the field of early childhood.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 720.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 76  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 199  Average GPA: 3.340  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $720  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14400  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: 2  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website