Child Development Degree

The child development program at Erikson Institute prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Erikson Institute

Also known as The Erikson Institute

Calle Comerio Final 20.5 La Aldea, Bayamon, PR

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Erikson Institute is a nonprofit private graduate school. The enrollment at this school is about 280 students yearly. The Erikson Institute is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission to offer awards in a number of programs.

Yearly tuition for graduate students is estimated to be around $18,000.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Multicultural Education

For a complete list of student services, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.erikson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Erikson Institute has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).