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Space Education

Master of Science

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.” 

Introducing the Master of Science in Space Education (MSSE), developed and 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 courses are online but individual courses may require a practical field experience that can be completed at a local school of your choosing.

Degree Requirements:

Space Studies Focus:  

Course:

Title:

Credits:

7 

ERAU Courses

21 

5

NSU Coruses

15 

 

Total Degree Requirements

36 

 

 

 

ERAU Course Selection:  
The following 5 courses are required for all students:                                                    

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:                                                  
ASCI 514 Computer Based Instruction

3 

ASCI 601 Application in Space: Commerce, Defense and Exploration

3

ASCI 610  Instructional Systems Design Project 

3

ASCI 611 Aviation/Aerospace System Safety 

3 

ASCI 614  Aviation/Aerospace Curriculum Development 

3 

ASCI 634 Avaition/Aerospace Psychology

3

ASCI 636  Advanced Aviation/Aerospace Planning 

3

ASCI 654 Adult Teaching and Learning Techinques 

3 

     

Total Credits

21

 

NSU Course Selection:                          

SCI 523 

Methods for Teaching Secondary

3

SCI 600  Foundation 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 Credits:

15 



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