EVERYTHING’S BIGGER DUMBER IN TEXAS
Texas may be the first state to recognize a Master’s degree in creationism education. Seriously.
Science teachers are not allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution in Texas public schools, the courts have ruled. But that’s exactly what the Dallas-based Institute for Creation Research wants them to do.
The institute is seeking state approval to grant an online master’s degree in science education to prepare teachers to “understand the universe within the integrating framework of Biblical creationism,” according to the school’s mission statement.
Last week, an advisory council made up of university educators voted to recommend the program for approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, sparking an outcry among science advocates who have fended off attempts by religious groups to insert creationism into Texas classrooms… The majority of the school’s 54 students are teachers at private Christian schools or homeschoolers, but some are public school teachers looking to advance their careers or pass the Texas teacher licensing examination in science.
G-school teachers get raises and are promoted faster when they have advanced degrees.
3 Responses to “EVERYTHING’S BIGGER DUMBER IN TEXAS”
 Comment by don December 19th, 2007 at 11:41 am |
“G-school teachers get raises and are promoted faster when they have advanced degrees.” Don’t they usually require the advanced degree to be from an accredited school? I doubt that the Institute for Creation Research has any legitimate, independent accreditation. |
 Comment by Audrey December 19th, 2007 at 1:31 pm |
Well! Then, I want my master’s in Fairy Oracles. It will be just as scientifically sound… and ten times more useful! |
 Comment by Daryl Cobranchi December 19th, 2007 at 2:32 pm |
Not yet:
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