Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics MS
Master of Science in Educational Psychology

Is this program right for you?
The Master of Science in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics gives you the knowledge and tools to break down data into dynamic analyses that will help guide decisions and improvements in education and prepares you for a variety of careers.
- Study the theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and ethical decision-making
- Curriculum emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative coursework
- Practice applying and adapting analytic methodologies and tools
- Finish with capstone project to practice with and present real-world data
Education that works for you
Learn how to use data to make an impact on teaching, learning and policy in the world of education with a Master’s in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Commitment
2 years
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for summer term only
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Summer 2025
- Deadline: May 1, 2025
Summer 2026
- Deadline: May 1, 2026
Summer 2027
- Deadline: May 1, 2027
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Christina Hwang, MS ’23The Learning Analytics program at UW-Madison has given me the opportunity to practice thinking critically about what stories can be told from data. I was able to leverage my knowledge and experience in the program to land my current role, which is more directly supporting the student populations I’m passionate about
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What you’ll learn
Improve education with data-driven insights through the Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics MS program. Bridge the gap between research and practice while mastering both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Quantitative research methods
- Qualitative research methods
- Instructional design
- Data visualization
- Learning analytics theory

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