Learning Analytics Online Courses - Master of Science in Learning Analytics

Overview

30 credits: 7-8 courses over 24 months
100% online
Asynchronous materials
Cohort model
Collaborative small group work
No exams or thesis required

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Year 1 Classes

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EP 501 – Summer 2024

Introduces the theoretical foundations of learning, knowing, and teaching. Students engage in personal and professional reflection, discussion, individual enactive exercises and collaborative group work.

3 or 4 credits

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EP 505 – Summer 2024

Recommended for students without strong or recent statistical experience. Provides basic concepts via annotated collaborative readings and practice exercises. Introduces students to working with statistical software R.

Optional 1 credit (when EP 501 is taken for 3 credits)

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EP 560 – Fall 2024

Students work on 2 projects: 1) a quantitative paper involving a prescribed data set and linear regression using R, and 2) a qualitative paper in which they seek their own data. Students check in with a small group weekly.

6 credits

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EP 525 – Spring 2025

A broad foray into a variety of educational data mining practices. Students use RapidMiner software to explore different methods in pairs, and engage in 3 case studies throughout the semester.

5 credits

Year 2 Classes

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EP 551 – Summer 2025

Materials include podcast interviews with practitioners using QE. Quantitative methods are used to analyze qualitative data, and students work in groups using Epistemic Network Analysis (ENA) to find connections within their choice of data.

4 credits

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EP 575 – Fall 2025

Students engage in a structured design process to create an online learning environment with embedded mechanisms for gathering learning outcomes data. Guided critique of a variety of LA tools and dashboards.

3 credits concurrently with EP615

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EP 615 – Fall 2025

Students choose an analysis from a prior course and present their findings in a variety of modalities (verbal, visual, written, etc.) to 3 key stakeholder audiences. Critique of data visualizations and work with Tableau.

3 credits concurrently with EP575

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EP 695 – Spring 2026

Authentic consulting project where students teams partner with an external organization to conduct a needs assessment, analyses, and present findings and recommendations. Each team is paired with a Board of Directors and an Alumni Amigo for individualized support.

5 credits