Masters in Science Education Program Begins Online Course

by Patti Nason, Ph.D.

On March 20 the long-awaited online masters degree in science education offered its first course, Advanced Educational Psychology. The course is the first in a series of courses taught via the Internet for a masters degree in science education through the ICR Graduate School. All the courses in the program approach the content the same way ICR’s researchers approach the study of origins—if an idea is contrary to God’s Word, it is false.

The goal of the program is to prepare science teachers to communicate the truth of Biblical creation. Since “science” has been equated with “naturalism” by many, it is imperative that we give science teachers the science content and tools to prepare young people to stand firm on the truth of Genesis 1–12. Teachers in Christian schools often have little training in creation-science. Very few Christian colleges teach creation-science, thus minimizing one of the foundational doctrines of the Bible—creation.

Each student is required to take six science education courses, three science courses, and two electives. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a field of science or in science education. All eleven courses of the program will be offered online. There will also be quizzes, class discussions, written papers, projects, and class presentations as methods for learning and interaction.

Two 12-week semesters will also be offered this year. One, beginning June 12, will include courses in Advanced Educational Psychology, Advanced Ecology, and Curriculum Design. For the last semester which begins September 11, Instructional Design, Educational Research, and Advanced Astronomy will be added to the offering. The remainder of courses will be available beginning January of 2007.

For questions about the program contact Dr. Patti Nason at pnason@icr.edu or by phone at 936/564-5469. See also, icr.edu/se.

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