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Erikson Institute is a private graduate school and research center that was established in 1966 and originally known as the Chicago School for Early Childhood Education. In 1967, the school was able to award master’s degrees through an affiliation with Loyola University. In 1969, it was renamed the Erikson institute in honor of the noted psychoanalyst and developmental psychologist, Erik Erikson.

Students whose schedules do not allow the time for in class learning can opt for fully online degree programs at Erikson. All online courses are built on the same rigorous, effective, time-tested curriculum as our campus-based courses.