Our mission is to advance education-related theory and methodology; to improve knowledge about the biological, psychological, technological, and social processes of learning, development, and mental health in diverse populations; and to enhance learning and mental health in educational and community contexts through innovative educational interventions and effective prevention/ intervention programs.
OUR TOP-RANKED PROGRAM
UW-Madison’s Department of Educational Psychology is regularly ranked as one of the top programs in its field in U.S. News & World Report.
“Our reputation is built on the faculty’s skill in conducting sophisticated and meaningful research — that is, research that has strong theoretical foundations, advanced research designs, and practical implications for educational practice,” says Ed Psych Department Chair Brad Brown. “Our faculty members are involved in studies of bullying, the fundamentals of math learning, use of technology to assist in learning and instruction, programs to inspire early reading, elements of successful family-school partnerships in rural areas, instruction for youths with autism, the adjustment of ethnic minority students to predominantly white college environments — a remarkable diversity of critical issues in education.”
Spotlight News
David Klingbeil receives the prestigious Lightner Witmer Award
A new School of Education faculty member, David Klingbeil, is a recipient the prestigious Lightner Witmer Award for early career scholarship from Division 16 of the American Psychological Association. Klingbeil Klingbeil is an assistant professor …
Winter 2020 Graduates are Ready To Lead and Inspire
On Sunday, Dec. 13, UW–Madison will celebrate its Winter 2020 Commencement. Though unfortunately there will be no in-person celebrations due to ongoing public health concerns, we are tremendously proud of all of our students graduating …
Percival Matthews named Faculty Fellow
Congratulations to Percival Matthews from UW-Madison Dept. of Educational Psychology on being one of the first ten faculty fellows of UW Impact 2030.
Student News
Winter 2020 Graduates are Ready To Lead and Inspire
On Sunday, Dec. 13, UW–Madison will celebrate its Winter 2020 Commencement. Though unfortunately there will be no in-person celebrations due to ongoing public health concerns, we are tremendously proud of all of our students graduating …
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Faculty News
Nathan taking part in ‘Education, Equity and Technology’ workshop hosted by Santa Fe Institute
UW–Madison’s Mitchell Nathan is taking part in a virtual workshop on Jan. 19 that’s being hosted by the Santa Fe Institute and is titled, “Education, Equity and Technology.” Nathan is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor …
David Klingbeil receives the prestigious Lightner Witmer Award
A new School of Education faculty member, David Klingbeil, is a recipient the prestigious Lightner Witmer Award for early career scholarship from Division 16 of the American Psychological Association. Klingbeil Klingbeil is an assistant professor …
Percival Matthews named Faculty Fellow
Congratulations to Percival Matthews from UW-Madison Dept. of Educational Psychology on being one of the first ten faculty fellows of UW Impact 2030.
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Department News
UW–Madison School of Education announces master’s program scholarship to address inequities
UW–Madison School of Education announces master’s program scholarship to address inequities MADISON—Graduate students committed to tackling education achievement gaps can apply for the Committed Scholars Program to earn their master’s in educational psychology with a …
January 29, 2021Re-accreditation by the American Psychological Association
Congratulations to the School Psychology Program for obtaining 10 years of ! This outcome reflects the program’s rigor in its adherence to the Standards of Accreditation in Health Service Psychology. The School Psychology doctoral program …
November 23, 2020School Psychology Information Session Nov. 10 and 11
If you’re interested in learning more about the field of school psychology or the UW Madison School Psychology Program, please attend one of our information sessions.
November 4, 2020Virtual Open House Nov. 6
Interested in getting a graduate degree in Educational Psychology at UW-Madison? Learn more about the program, and get tips for applying, at the Virtual Open House Nov. 6: https://explore.grad.wisc.edu/
October 21, 2020- More General posts