Master the fundamentals of data analytics to inform better teaching and learning and leverage data to drive high-quality decision making within the educational context.

10 Month Program

The SMART program is designed to prepare individuals for work in research and assessment organizations in the fields of education, psychology, and related human services. 

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The curriculum emphasizes the importance of quality of evidence, statistical analysis, assessment, and psychometrics—as well as the use of research technology in producing evidence to inform policy and practice. In addition to the coursework and a written general examination, students in the M.S.Ed. degree program are strongly encouraged to undertake a research apprenticeship.

The degree can be completed in as little as one academic year of full-time study, though students can opt to earn their degree through part-time study as well.

Graduates of the SMART program go on to become researchers and statistical analysts in school districts, government agencies, research centers, educational testing companies, and more.

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16 Month Program

This fully online program prepares graduates to work as data scientists in research and development in areas such as at-risk prediction, intelligent tutoring systems, and educational recommender systems. 

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The program teaches you both the latest learning analytics algorithms and tools as well as how to engineer data streams to turn raw data into interpretable and valuable features. Successful use of learning analytics depends on understanding both algorithms and learning, including the social context that surrounds learning.

Build highly functional and ethically sound ways to perform measurement, analysis, predictive modeling, and identify algorithmic bias. Technically valid and responsible data collection and analysis practices are critical to developing impactful educational systems.

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From research centers to faculty projects and initiatives, Penn GSE has a legacy of innovation in education. Our wide-ranging work is all aimed at powering opportunities through education.

Penn GSE, being a part of the University of Pennsylvania, leverages the Ivy League reputation. This association brings with it a level of prestige, high-quality education, and a network of accomplished alumni.

Penn GSE faculty are knowledgeable and innovative experts on education and human development who are leading the conversation about how to solve critical issues in education. 

Penn GSE is committed to making your graduate education affordable, and we offer generous scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships.

Penn GSE offers a vibrant array of high-quality degree programs in education research and practice.

Penn GSE offers a vibrant array of high-quality degree programs in education research and practice. Renowned for our expertise in urban education, policy research, quantitative methods, practitioner inquiry, developmental psychology, and qualitative analysis,

Penn GSE provides rigorous academic training and professional mentoring to help our students become effective leaders. Graduates of our innovative and interdisciplinary programs are shaping the future of education.

More than one million learners are impacted by the Penn GSE Community each year.

75% of admitted students in 2024 were offered a scholarship.

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