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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. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0

Application materials required

Application materials required:

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

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

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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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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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