Program: Educational Data Science MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 08, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Our educational data science program equips you with the skills to excel in one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S. You’ll learn to leverage big data, from large-scale assessments to advanced learning analytics, to drive equitable decision-making in education. By mastering critical quantitative methods, you’ll address biases in data, preparing to become a researcher or analyst rooted in equity and committed to advancing educational outcomes through innovative, data-driven solutions.

Required Core (16 credits)

CEP 500LEC - Fundamentals of Educational Research Credits: 3
CEP 510SEM - Psychometric Theory in Ed Credits: 3
CEP 523LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference II Credits: 4
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
CEP 560LEC - The Psychology of Learning and Instruction Credits: 3

Distribution Requirements (12 credits)

Cognition, Development, Learning and Technology (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CEP 506SEM - Introduction to Educational Technology Credits: 3
CEP 564LEC - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3

Research Design, Measurement and Assessment, Statistics and Data Analysis (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

CEP 512LEC - Topical Seminar in Research Methods Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 524LEC - Experimental Design Credits: 3
CEP 525SEM - Multivariate Statistical Techniques (4) Credits: 4
CEP 526LEC - Structural Equation Modeling Credits: 3
CEP 527LEC - Secondary Analysis of Large-scale Databases Credits: 3
CEP 528LEC - Hierarchical Linear Modeling: Multilevel & Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
CEP 529LEC - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 4
CEP 530SEM - Introduction to Meta Analysis Credits: 3

Substantive Issues of Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CEP 533SEM - Doctoral Seminar Ed & Psych Res Credits: 3
CEP 594LAB - Practicum in Teaching Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 703TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 10
ELP 566SEM - Comparative and Global Studies in Education Credits: 3
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
ELP 589SEM - Education and Socialization Credits: 3
ELP 592SEM - American Education in a Global Context Credits: 3
LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 547LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of Student Performance Credits: 3
LAI 569LEC - Introduction to Research in Music Education Credits: 3
LAI 623SEM - Theory and Research in Situated Learning Credits: 3
LAI 625SEM - Discourse Analysis Research (Qualitative) Credits: 3
LAI 635SEM - Sel Top Credits: 3
LAI 637SEM - Research in STEM Education Credits: 3
LAI 640SEM - Designing Course Content Using Digital Resources Credits: 3
LAI 657SEM - Analysis of Quantitative Research in LAI I Credits: 4
LAI 658SEM - Analysis of Quantitative Research in LAI II Credits: 4
LAI 669SEM - Qualitative Tech for Education Credits: 3
LAI 686SEM - Sel Topics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (2-3 credits)

CEP 700TUT - Individual Guidance of the Project Credits: 1 - 12
CEP 701TUT - Individual Guidance of the Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.