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
Your questions, answered
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Anjali Yadav MS’23, junior data scientist, CommonLitCompleting UW’s learning analytics program enabled me to transition to the data science and research team at CommonLit and become eligible to apply for a fellowship. A big motivation behind pursuing the program was my interest in exploring opportunities to contribute to educational research, so I’m excited to be making progress toward that goal.
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Program requirements
Application materials required
February 26, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Career Outlook: ELPA: Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation
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Application Assistance: Teacher Education Center Programs
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Pathways: Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics
Learn how K-12 teachers have leveraged the MS in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics program to impact within — and beyond — the four walls of their classroom.
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Student Panel: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators
Join students from the MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators program as they discuss their experiences in the program, how it meets their academic needs, why it is a good fit and how it might help you in your future pursuits.
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Student Panel: Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics
Join students from the MS in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics program as they discuss their experiences in the program, how it meets their academic needs, why it is a good fit, and how it might help you in your future pursuits.
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Program Overview: Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics
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Faculty Spotlight: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators
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Pathways: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators
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Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics MS
Job titles
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Projected growth for instructional coordinators from 2016–2026. Source: Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight, 2020.
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The UW–Madison School of Education was ranked first in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Education Graduate Schools rankings — marking the 10th straight year it has been rated among the top five.
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The UW-Madison School of Education was ranked third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Overall Best Online Master’s in Education Programs.
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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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