Learning Analytics

MS in Educational Psychology

The Wisconsin Idea is one of the deepest and longest-held principles surrounding the University of Wisconsin: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. The Master of Science in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics program empowers graduates to impact teaching, learning, and policy by harnessing vast amounts of educational data. This program is intended to help students break down this ‘big data’ into dynamic analyses that will help guide decisions and improvements in education to bridge the equity gap. Coursework equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate the educational data mining landscape: A focus on both quantitative and qualitative courses provides balance and trains students to make calculated analyses and have meaningful conversations. Students will learn the theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and ethical decision-making, as well as practice applying and adapting analytic methodologies and tools. This 24-month program includes a capstone project that partners students with an educational organization, providing the opportunity to practice and present real-world data. The program is committed to bridging the equity gap in education; learning analytics is the first step to do so.