Master of Science in Space Education

Overview

Inspire a new generation of space exploration.

From the exhilaration of the first moon landing to the excitement of today’s manned rocket launches, the idea of space exploration has captivated young minds for decades. Today, as NASA plans ambitious missions back to the moon and then on to Mars and beyond, it’s time to prepare a new generation of explorers.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide is proud to announce a degree designed especially for educators who want to help K-12 students literally “reach for the stars.”

The Master of Science in Space Education (MSSE) was developed and is offered in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services. * This fully online program unites Embry-Riddle’s aerospace expertise with Nova Southeastern’s esteemed education curriculum. For elementary and secondary school educators as well as those in private industry, such as museum and science center personnel, this program offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about space from the people making history today – and to impart that knowledge to those who will lead the missions of tomorrow.

The program covers critical concepts in space studies and teaches effective strategies for applying those concepts in an educational context. Convenient online delivery makes it possible for all educators, even those employed full time, to enhance their teaching ability and earning power with an advanced specialized degree.

* Nova Southeastern University courses are online.  Individual courses may require a practical field experience that can be completed at a local school of your choice.

Degree Requirements

Space Studies Focus

Courses	Description	Credits
7	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Courses	21
5	Nova Southeastern University Courses	15
Total Degree Requirements		36

 

ERAU Course Selection

The Following 5 courses are required for all students

Course	Title	Credits
ASCI 511	Earth Observation and Remote Sensing	3
ASCI 512	Space Mission and Launch Operations	3
ASCI 513	Space Habitation and Life Support Systems	3
ASCI 603	Aircraft and Spacecraft Development	3
ASCI 604	Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry	3

Select 2 courses from the following electives

Course	Title	Credits
ASCI 514	Computer based Instruction	3
ASCI 601	Applications in Space: Commerce, Defense and Exploration	3
ASCI 610	Instructional Systems Design Project	3
ASCI 611	Aviation/Aerospace Systems Safety	3
ASCI 614	Aviation/Aerospace Curriculum Development	3
ASCI 634	Aviation/Aerospace Psychology	3
ASCI 636	Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Planning Systems	3
ASCI 654	Adult Teaching and Learning Techniques	3
Total ERAU Credits:		21

 

NSU Course Selection

Course	Title	Credits
SCI 523	Methods for Teaching Secondary Science	3
SCI 600	Foundations of Physical Science for Teachers	3
SCI 601	Inquiry-Based Space Science for Teachers	3
SCI 602	Teaching Comprehensive Ocean Studies	3
SCI 605	Interdisciplinary Earth Science for Teachers	3
Total NSU Credits		15