As the world rapidly advances in innovation and discovery, the College of Science and Technology continuously explores the interaction of science and faith. Believing God is revealed through his created order, students are encouraged to integrate biblical truth into the practices and principles of technology, scholarship, and development. Progress in water technology, energy usage, and food production impact communities around the globe which contributes to an improved quality of life for everyone. The College of Science and Technology trains students to pair vocational skills with the hope of the gospel, bringing tools for health and safety to families worldwide.
The UofN uses two types of credits, FLW (full learning weeks) and LCU (learning component units).
FLW credits are used with traditional residential courses and one of these credits requires a minimum of 50 hours of documented learning activities; these include our normal lectures, small groups, one-on-ones, etc.; and some of these activities are nonformal, in addition to the classroom activities and study assignments.
LCU credits are used for part-time programs like evening courses, intensive seminars, distance learning and other non-residential courses. Each LCU credit requires 25 hours of focused learning activities which can be spread over a period of time.
FOUNDATIONAL ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE >
- The Foundational Associate of Science degree will give the student skills for a lifetime of Bible study and application; a biblical understanding of worldviews and critical thinking; and skills in interpersonal, intrapersonal, and cross-cultural communication, including the use of various media. These skills are applied in a specific emphasis through one course from one college. This degree can provide a launching pad into other further studies and other degree programmes.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Discipleship Training School (DTS) - DSP 211
- Discipleship Training School Field Assignment - DSP 212
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 32 - 36 A Core Field Assignment may be substituted for one core course
- Emphasis Course Sequence 20 - 24
- SCI xxx Science & Technology Course
- SCI xxx Science & Technology Practicum/Field Assignment
- Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 0 - 13
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Additional Notes:At least 20 credits are required in the emphasis area. Total Field Assignment/Practicum credit may vary from 16 to 36 credits.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY >
- Students who graduate with an Associate of Science in Community Technology will have an understanding of appropriate technologies and demonstrated skills in using them. An apprenticeship/mentoring approach is used throughout. Graduates will be able to work alongside community members to help them achieve their goals for technology development.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Discipleship Training School (DTS) - DSP 211
- Discipleship Training School Field Assignment - DSP 212
- Required Courses/Seminars 16 - 20
- Community Development School - DEV/HMT 365
- Worldview Seminar - HMT 113
- Resource Stewardship Seminar - SCI 131
- Project Development Seminar - SCI 182
- At least 2 credits from each Concentration - Food, Water, Shelter & Energy 8 - 12
- Renewable Energy Technologies Seminar - SCI 133Energy Concentration
- Introduction to Community Technology - SCI 151Any Concentration
- Community Water Technology Seminar - SCI 152Water Concentration
- Basic Construction Technology Seminar - SCI 153Shelter Concentration
- Basic Construction Technology Seminar Field Assignment - SCI 154Shelter Concentration
- Biogas Technology & Construction - SCI 156Energy Concentration
- Community Technology Field Assignment - SCI 158Any Concentration
- Aquaculture Seminar - SCI 171Food Concentration
- Aquaponics Seminar - SCI 172Food Concentration
- Sustainable Agriculture Seminar - SCI 173Food Concentration
- Plant Science - SCI 175Food Concentration
- Sustainable Agriculture Seminar Field Assignment - SCI 178Food Concentration
- Environment And Resource Stewardship School - SCI 231OR this one 12-week course in place of the above seminars
- Course/Seminars in selected concentration 8 - 12 Concentrations: Food / Energy / Water / Shelter
- Project 0 - 12
- Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 4 - 21 must be related to Community Technology Systems, (with at least one Field Assignment)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY >
- Students who complete a Bachelor of Science in Community Technology will add to the skills training of the associate’s degree and will have basic understanding of core values, showing how innovations are introduced and sustained in communities around the world.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Discipleship Training School (DTS) - DSP 211
- Discipleship Training School Field Assignment - DSP 212
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Courses 36
- Community Development School - DEV/HMT 365
- Community Development School Field Assignment - DEV/HMT 366
- Undergraduate Thesis - HMT 499
- Three Seminars selected from the following 5 - 10
- Community Water Technology Seminar - SCI 152
- Basic Construction Technology Seminar - SCI 153
- Biogas Technology & Construction - SCI 156
- Community Technology Field Assignment - SCI 158
- Aquaculture Seminar - SCI 171
- Sustainable Agriculture Seminar - SCI 173
- Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 38 - 48 must be related to Community Technology Systems (with at least one Field Assignment)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP >
- The courses for the Bachelor of Science in Environment and Resource Stewardship teach important principles of stewardship – of the earth, natural resources, and of human creativity. The training shows how a person’s way of thinking (worldview) affects their values and environment, and gives practical training how to encourage change in a community.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Discipleship Training School (DTS) - DSP 211
- Discipleship Training School Field Assignment - DSP 212
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Courses 52 - 60
- Community Development School - DEV/HMT 365
- Community Development School Field Assignment - DEV/HMT 366
- Environment And Resource Stewardship School - SCI 231
- Environment And Resource Stewardship Field Assignment - SCI 232
- Undergraduate Thesis - SCI 499
- Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 24 - 37 at least 12 of these credits must be in Science and Technology
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Contact Details
College/Faculty of Science and Technology
University of the Nations
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, #197
Kailua-Kona HI 96740
USA
International Committee
- Usufono Fepuleai (Apia, Samoa)
- Derek Kirbow (Kailua-Kona, HI, USA)
- Decent Levson (Ntcheu, Malawi)
- Ricardo Otake (Kailua-Kona, HI, USA)