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School of Education
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Madison, WI  53706-1796

Tel: 608/262-1427
Email: mspe@education.wisc.edu
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Master of Science for Professional Educators
A Master's Degree Program for K-12 Teachers

MSPE is a convenient, uniquely blended, 90% Web-based Master of Science for Professional Educators degree program offered through the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Education's Department of Educational Psychology. It integrates courses from three School of Education departments  – Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis - leading to a Master of Science in Educational Psychology degree. In just two years teaching professionals can complete this 24-credit master of science degree in one of the leading educational psychology departments in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

MSPE Spotlight

MSPE provides teaching professionals the highest quality education from a well-known leader in the field of education.

  • 24-credit Master of Science degree aligned with state and national teaching standards
  • Fall and Spring web-based coursework so you can "attend" class when it is convenient for you via the Internet; occasional audio-conferencing during the Fall and Spring courses keep students and instructors connected to discuss "real-time" issues
  • Summer face-to-face coursework on the UW-Madison campus
  • Collaborative networking with other teachers who are part of your 2-year cohort group
  • Emphasis on practical applications and strategies for K-12 teachers
  • Direct contact with world-class faculty

Summer Residency Requirement

During the two summers in the program, the MSPE cohort and instructors meet together on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for two weeks of collaborative learning (does not include weekends). These summer residencies are mandatory.

The dates for the summer residency are typically the second and third weeks of July. 

The summer residency is preceded by four weeks of online coursework and followed by two weeks of online coursework.

Table of Curriculum

First-Year Courses

Summer

(face-to-face and online coursework)


 Fall

(online coursework)


 Spring

(online coursework)
272-675
Collaborative Team Work for Inclusive School Reform
3 credits

 272-675 Technology Integration for Teachers and Learners
3 credits

 315-711 Learning Communities
3 credits

 305-940
Legal Rights and Responsibilities
3 credits

Second-Year Courses

Summer

(face-to-face and online coursework)


 Fall

(online coursework)


 Spring

(online coursework)
272-675 Teaching Diverse Learners
3 credits

 315-711 Designing and Managing the Learning Environment
3 credits

 315-570 Foundations of Educational Measurement: Using Varied Assessment Processes
3 credits

 315-711 Capstone
3 credits

 

Applying to MSPE

NOTE:

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2013 Master of Science for Professional Educators (MSPE) Program.

Please contact us if you are interested in Applying for the MSPE 2014-2016 cohort.

 General Application Information


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