MSPE – A Master’s Degree Program for K-12 Teachers

The  MSPE application deadline is May 1, 2012. We have a rolling admission policy, however, and spaces fill quickly. We urge interested K-12 teachers to apply as soon as possible.

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 departments in the School of Education – 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 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

NOTE: There are still a few openings in the MSPE Summer 2012 cohort. Contact mspe@education.wisc.edu for more information.

During the summers, the MSPE cohort and the instructors are together on the UW-Madison Campus for ten days of collaborative learning over a two-week period, with weekends off. For Summer, 2012, the dates will be July 16-20 and July 23-26. This face-to-face session is preceded by 4 weeks (June 18- July 13) of online coursework and followed by two more weeks (July 30 - August 10) of online learning.

Comments or Problems: Eric Simons.

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