Educational Psychology MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

M.S. in Educational Psychology Named Options

Research

The M.S. named option in Research is the traditional master's program. The Department of Educational Psychology offers the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in educational psychology. The programs for the M.S. and Ph.D. in educational psychology provide comprehensive knowledge of the field and intensive specialization in one of four areas of study and research: human development, learning sciences, quantitative methods, and school psychology.

The department provides for training in research. Many faculty members in the department conduct controlled research studies with human participants; schools and other agencies in the Madison area cooperate in facilitating such research projects. Principal research facilities include the School of Education's Wisconsin Center for Education Research, and the multidisciplinary Waisman Center.

Professional Educator (MSPE)

The MS Educational Psychology: Professional Educators (MSPE) is a program designed for practicing educators who wish to study at a distance. Your courses are 100% online, so you can conveniently earn your degree from anywhere in the world. Plus, at UWMadison, you do not have to sacrifice quality for convenience. The same professors that teach our face-to-face programs teach your online courses, and occasional video conferencing keeps you and your instructor connected and engaged in the discussion of coursework and current educational issues. Our curriculum builds depth and breadth in your knowledge and skills, and includes a series of courses which will earn you an instructional coaching certificate in addition to your masters.

Learning Analytics, MS

The 24-month online Educational Psychology MS-Learning Analytics program empowers graduates to impact teaching, learning, and policy by breaking down ‘big data into dynamic analyses that will help guide decisions and improvements in education. A focus on both quantitative and qualitative courses provides balance and trains students to think critically about educational data science, 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, and communicating analysis results with stakeholders.

Educational Specialist in School Psychology

The M.S. named option in Educational Specialist in School Psychology will prepare master of science graduate students to become practitioners in the field of school psychology, enabling them to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally within educational settings.

1. Acquire a strong foundation in current and past theories, research findings, and methodologies in their program area.
2. Become acquainted with the implications of human diversity (in terms of individual abilities and orientations and sociocultural backgrounds) for research and practice in their chosen field of study.
3. Learn the fundamentals of research design, data collection, and data analysis through participating in ongoing research or conducting their own research project(s).
4. Identify key features of high-quality research or program implementation/evaluation in their chosen field.
5. Develop writing and oral skills needed to effectively communicate results of scientific research to academic, professional/practitioner, and lay audiences.
6. Learn how to conduct research or program implementation/evaluation in accordance with ethical standards established in their field of inquiry.