Master of Education Sciences

Artificial Intelligence and Learning Analytics Concentration (MES-AILA)

Advance your career at the intersection of education, data, and technology with the Master of Education Sciences with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Learning Analytics (MES-AILA). This fully online, part-time program empowers you to use AI and data analytics to improve learning outcomes, enhance decision-making, and lead innovation in education and beyond.

Building on UC Irvine’s national leadership in AI and learning analytics, the program is supported by expert faculty and an industry advisory board to ensure the curriculum reflects cutting-edge developments and professional needs.

The MES-AILA program also provides working professionals with the flexibility to earn a degree without pausing your career. You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis, visualization, and AI applications in education while exploring the ethical and practical implications of emerging technologies. Each course builds toward a culminating capstone project that allows you to apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges and make an immediate impact in your professional setting.

Program Details

The MES-AILA curriculum integrates the latest research in learning sciences, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to help you become fluent in both theory and practice. You’ll explore how data is collected, managed, and interpreted to inform educational decision-making and policy. Courses cover topics such as learning analytics concepts and theory, statistical modeling, data visualization, and the use of machine learning tools in educational contexts. You’ll also examine issues of equity, privacy, and ethics in data use to ensure that your work advances responsible innovation in the field.

Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on projects that mirror real-world scenarios, preparing you to design, implement, and evaluate AI-driven learning solutions. The curriculum is designed to deepen your analytical thinking while strengthening your ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights that improve learning outcomes.

Program Duration

The program can be completed in 12 months beginning in the summer with one foundational course, followed by two courses each in the fall, winter, and spring quarters, and concluding with two final courses in the second summer session. This steady, structured progression helps you build your expertise and confidence while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.

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Career Impact

At the conclusion of the program, you’ll be ready to lead data-informed initiatives, design AI-enabled learning solutions, and make strategic decisions that drive measurable results. Whether you’re advancing in education, transitioning from another field, or expanding your influence in technology-driven learning environments, this program positions you for success. Graduates are prepared for roles in schools, universities, edtech companies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations — anywhere innovation and data come together to shape the future of learning.

Application Deadline

• Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026
• Regular Deadline: May 15, 2026
• Final Deadline: June 30, 2026