General requirements for both MS majors are: (1) completion of at least 30 graduate credit hours, including a thesis describing independent research (six credit hours); (2) passing an oral, general knowledge examination centering on the student’s program of study; (3) presenting the thesis research in a formal departmental seminar; and (4) passing a thesis defense. Students in the Entomology major also must pass an Insect Family Recognition Test.
Students must earn additional graduate credit hours appropriate to the major to bring the total earned to at least 30 credits. A maximum of six credits in ENWC 666, ENWC 866, and ENWC 868 and six credits of ENWC 869 can be applied to the degree.
