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Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics MS

Master of Science in Educational Psychology

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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

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Educational Psychology

Commitment

2 years

Tuition

$1,000 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for summer term only

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

Yes, with restrictions.

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: May 1, 2025

Summer 2026

  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Summer 2027

  • Deadline: May 1, 2027
View UW–Madison’s Guide

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Completing 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.

Anjali Yadav MS’23, junior data scientist, CommonLit

Admissions and events

Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

December 11, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Application Assistance: Teacher Education Center Programs

Join Recruitment Coordinator Anthony Baxter to learn strategies to make your Teacher Education Center Master’s Program application stand out. Content coordinators will then provide a brief overview of expectations and application review criteria, focusing on addressing applicants’ specific questions.

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December 12, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Program Overview: MS in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics

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December 12, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Program Overview: MS in ELPA: Global Higher Education

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December 18, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Application Assistance: MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators

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January 22, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Program Overview: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators

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January 23, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Alumni Panel: ELPA: Global Higher Education

Join alumni from the MS in ELPA: Global Higher Education as they discuss their experiences in the program, how it met their academic needs, why it was a good fit and how it might help you in your future pursuits.

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January 29, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Program Overview: ELPA: Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation

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February 11, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Equity & Impact: Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics

Join recipients of the MS in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics Committed Scholars scholarship program for a session focused on identifying data (in)equities in several urban school districts.

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February 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Career Outlook: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators

Join Lisa Hebgen, MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators program director, to learn more about instructional coaching.

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February 20, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Application Assistance: ELPA: Global Higher Education

Join Professor and Program Director Weijia Li to learn strategies to make your MS in ELPA: Global Higher Education application stand out.

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February 26, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Career Outlook: ELPA: Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation

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March 6, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Program Overview: ELPA: Global Higher Education

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March 6, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Program Overview: Teacher Education Center Programs

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March 12, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Application Assistance: ELPA: Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation

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March 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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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March 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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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April 3, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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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April 15, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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April 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Faculty Spotlight: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators

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May 7, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Pathways: Educational Psychology: Professional Educators

Join Lisa Hebgen, MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators program director, to learn more about career options for program graduates.

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Results that work for you

Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics MS

Job titles

  • Instructional designer
  • Curriculum manager
  • Director of education
  • Curriculum designer
  • Training manager
  • Program manager

10.5%

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.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Education Graduate Schools rankings

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.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Instructional design
  • Data visualization
  • Learning analytics theory
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