Admissions

Applications for Fall 2024 will open September 1, 2023. Application deadline is March 31st, 2024.

Application Requirements:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0.

Students holding a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences and a strong statistics and/or behavioral science research background are encouraged to apply for admission to this graduate program. If you are about to graduate or graduated with a behavioral science degree (sociology, economics, or education degrees are great too!) and not sure about your job prospects this program will give you the hands on work and data science skills that you can apply for your career. You do not need to be a computer science expert to succeed in this program.

Strong candidates are those with experience in some level of data analysis and/or programming with tools like SPSS, R, Python.

Application materials required:

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts

Please note that we do not require standardized test scores, such as GRE. Test scores will not be considered in the review of your candidacy. Letters of Recommendation are also not required.

Follow the steps to apply here: grad.wisc.edu/apply

Questions about applying? Let’s Connect

Emma Davis

Emma Davis, our Enrollment Coach

As an enrollment coach, my role is to answer your questions about the Data Science in Human Behavior Master’s Program and to help you decide if this program is the right fit for you and your career goals. I love listening to your questions, concerns, and stories.

Contact Emma Davis: emmalee.davis@wisc.edu

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Applications Open September 1st – March 31st