Established in 1966, Erikson Institute is the nation's premier graduate school in child development. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the institute focuses exclusively on children from birth to age 8. Around 2,800 students are currently enrolled in the institute's various programs.Erikson Institute offers masters degrees and graduate certificate programs as well as a doctoral program in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago, all focused exclusively on early childhood development. Complementing these programs, the institute also offers a wide range of professional development opportunities.