Harnessing Data Analytics to Power Educational Outcomes
Looking to make an impact in education using data? Meet the Master of Science in Learning Analytics program, a skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Learn balanced analytical methods, design strategies, and communication skills in the 7 or 8-course curriculum. Work with a world-class teaching team to perform and present analyses. Improve educational outcomes in a range of learning environments. Collaborate with students in the cohort and build professional relationships.
Is this program right for you?
The Learning Analytics program is a convenient, fully online graduate degree offered through the Department of Educational Psychology in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In just two years, working professionals can complete this Learning Analytics program in one of the nation’s leading educational psychology departments (as listed in the rankings of the U.S. News & World Report’s edition of best graduate schools).
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Program Overview
Format
Online & Asynchronous
Program Type
Professional master’s degree
Commitment
24 contiguous months
Credits
30 graduate credits
Prerequisite Courses
None
Tuition
$1,000 per credit for residents & non-residents
Other Costs
None. This is a Z-degree (zero-textbook cost).
Graduate Assistantships
Students may accept graduate assistantships at UW-Madison; however, they are not eligible to receive the tuition remission.
Application Deadline
Admissions close May 1
Offered By
Degree Conferred
Master of Science in Learning Analytics
Featured Alumni
Learning Analytics Q&A: Christina Hwang
"I was finally able to utilize the data from my role and apply it directly with what I was learning."
Learning Analytics Q&A: Craig Umland
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Learning Analytics Q&A: Britta Hesselberg
"It helped me see that I have what it takes to pursue my passion — special education and disability social justice — at a whole new level."