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Fast-paced program with higher course load
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Gain certification to teach social studies at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
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The Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Science MS program prepares you to be a successful secondary educator. You’ll delve into practical methods for classroom management, inclusive education, and ESL instruction, while gaining a solid understanding of education policy through coursework and fieldwork.
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In just 14 months, become certified to teach high school and middle school math, and ready to enrich your life, your classroom and your community.
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Become a data-driven conservation leader with the Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS program. You’ll utilize technical tools to analyze environmental change while gaining skills in policy development and leading environmental conservation efforts.
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Master the art of virtual engineering with the Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS program. You’ll be equipped with advanced computational tools for simulating robot motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and other areas of interest to mechanical engineers.
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Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.
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Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.
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Become a leader for all learners with the Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis: WI Idea Principal Preparation Program MS. Through online courses and practical applications, you’ll develop expertise in equity-focused leadership, resource management and legal aspects of running a school.
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Build a strong foundation in information science through the Information: Campus Option MS program. You’ll focus on data analysis and user-centered design to manage information effectively and design user-friendly information systems.
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Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.
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Strengthen your statistical foundation and gain data science experience through the Statistics: Statistics & Data Science MS program. Through a combination of in-depth coursework and practical training, you’ll master statistical methods and data science computing to tackle real-world data challenges.
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Prepare to create supportive learning environments and effective instruction for students with disabilities in the Special Education: Teacher Certification MS program. Through a combination of coursework in inclusive practices and development and field experiences, you’ll be equipped to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
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In the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Machine Learning & Signal Processing MS program, you’ll delve into topics that help you tackle real-world problems in information processing and apply data-driven innovation to cutting-edge technology.
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The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction is a dual-certification program. Gain certification to teach English at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
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Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.
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Deepen your mathematical knowledge with the Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA. You’ll explore advanced topics like modern algebra, numerical analysis and topology to prepare for rigorous PhD-level coursework.
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Leverage the power of data to understand human behavior in the Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior MS program. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing psychological experiments and analyzing data with advanced techniques like machine learning to extract meaningful insights from human behavior.
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Get hands-on in environmental problem-solving with the Environmental Remediation & Management MS program. Through field training and coursework, you’ll become an expert in assessing environmental contamination and designing remediation strategies.
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Find real-world solutions to environmental challenges with the Environmental Conservation MS program. Through a blend of coursework and fieldwork, you’ll gain expertise in sustainability principles and conservation biology while developing skills to be a leader in environmental conservation.
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Elevate your career and gain practical skills in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering. Specialize in one of nine areas including semiconductors, networking and security, computer architecture, power electronics and more.
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Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.
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Get ahead in the dynamic field of data science with the Data Science MS program. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll master statistical methods, algorithms, and machine learning to extract knowledge from data and design interactive data visualizations.
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Prepare for a future in big data with the Data Engineering MS. You’ll gain expertise in core data engineering concepts like algorithms, big data systems, and machine learning while exploring the relationship between data and its human impact.
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Earn a master’s degree and a PK-12 teaching license in world language education to teach language(s) (other than English) in various school and community contexts.
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Master the physics behind quantum computing with the Physics: Quantum Computing MS program. You’ll be prepared for this rapidly evolving field by studying a combination of core physics and cutting-edge topics like quantum algorithms.
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Launch your career in pharmaceutical development with the Pharmaceutical Science: Applied Drug Development MS program. You’ll gain expertise in the entire drug development journey, from lab discovery to regulatory approval, while using project management skills and advanced lab techniques.
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Prepare to make a difference in the mental health field with the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation MS program. You’ll explore the science behind psychoactive drugs, drug development, and legal regulations through a blend of coursework, research, and discussions.
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Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and choose a specialization to deepen your expertise and address the world’s pressing infrastructure needs. Specializations include construction engineering and management; environmental science and engineering; geological/geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; transportation engineering; and water resources engineering.
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Master the science of maps with the Cartography & Geographic Information Systems: Accelerated/Non-Thesis MS program. You’ll utilize geocomputing, spatial databases and data analytic to create impactful maps and solve geographic problems.
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Uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations in any business setting with a Master of Science Business: Analytics from UW–Madison.