ICR's cosmological models as well as their attempts to solve the starlight problem. Criticism over awarding degrees The ICR attracted much opposition when it sought approval (unsuccessfully) in Texas to operate a master's degree program in science education. An April 2008 survey by Texas Freedom Network showed the majority of science faculties in Texas are opposed to ICR's request to issue science degrees with 185 (95% of respondents) opposed to certifying the program and 6 (3%) in favor. Officials of the institute state their goal is to integrate Biblical creationism with science. Since their program is intended to prepare students who are or will become teachers, the developing program is controversial. In public statements, ICR officials said that scientific literacy would be emphasized, but science advocates critical of the ICR said the institute's true goal is to restore religious creationism to science classes in the public schools. Texas declined to accredit the ICR science program (see above). References Further reading External links Institute for Creation Research – Official website Young Earth creationism Creation science Christian educational institutions Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Creationist organizations Flood geology Christian organizations established in 1970 Pseudoscience 1970 establishments in Texas