The UW–Madison School of Education is home to some of the best online graduate degree programs in the nation according to rankings published today by U.S. News & World Report.
The publication ranked UW–Madison No. 8 in overall Best Online Master’s in Education Programs and No. 2 in the category of Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration and Supervision programs.
Marcelle Haddix, dean of the School of Education, says these ratings underscore the School’s broad academic excellence.
“These results demonstrate our commitment to delivering high-quality education in a variety of formats,” Haddix says. “Our School of Education is dedicated to helping shape the future by preparing and supporting educators across Wisconsin and far beyond.”
These online-only rankings are separate from U.S. News & World Report’s overall graduate program rankings, in which the UW–Madison School of Education currently holds the No. 1 spot.
The UW–Madison School of Education is home to four fully online master’s programs: MS in Learning Analytics; MS in Educational Psychology for Educators; Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation; and Master’s in Sports Leadership.
- Our MS in Learning Analytics is designed for individuals looking to harness the power of data to make an impact in the field of education. Through online coursework with the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, graduates learn to turn numbers into meaning so they can help improve individual student learning and enhance educational outcomes across a range of learning environments. Students in the program are also encouraged to use data from their careers to connect course theory with real-world applications as part of the learning process.
- In two years, education professionals can complete the MS in Educational Psychology for Educators degree program — which includes an embedded instructional coaching certificate. The fully online program draws a mix of teachers and education professionals who are motivated to learn and apply best practices in education to their work in classrooms, schools, and districts. This degree integrates courses from three highly-ranked School of Education departments — Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Graduates are equipped with tools and strategies to address the individual needs of students within K-12 settings.
- Our 15-month Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation (WIPP) master’s degree program is designed for those who want to help empower teachers, support students, and transform K-12 education as a visionary leader. The online program through our highly regarded Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis is cohort based and designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to excel in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Graduates earn a master’s degree and are eligible to apply for Wisconsin principal licensure. Participants can also pursue the Director of Curriculum and/or Director of Special Education and Pupil Services licensure.
- The Master’s in Sports Leadership (MSL) program draws from UW–Madison’s world-leading academic and athletic resources to prepare dynamic sports leaders for positions across settings that include K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and beyond. As sports participation in the U.S. increases, learning to lead with distinction has become vital to every athletic team and organization’s growth. In as few as 12 months, the online program will help students develop their passion into professional success. The program also conducts some of the best sports research in the nation through its Badger Inquiry On Sport (BIOS) initiative.
UW–Madison’s No. 2 ranking in the category of Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration and Supervision programs is for the School of Education’s Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation program and its Master’s in Sports Leadership program. These online specialty rankings, including for the area of Educational Administration and Supervision, are based entirely on responses to U.S. News’ peer assessment survey.
More information about U.S. News & World Report’s methodology for determining its online program rankings is available here.