Entomology (MS)

Master of Science Degree Requirements

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.

Core MS Degree Courses for Both Majors

ENWC 814 - Advanced Ecology Credit(s): 3
ENWC 870 - Graduate Research Seminar Credit(s): 0
ENWC 888 - Topics in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Credit(s): 0
ENWC 869 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 1-6
A graduate-level statistics course 3

Entomology Major

ENWC 605 - Insect Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ENWC 606 - Insect Identification - Taxonomy Credit(s): 4
One other graduate level course primarily on insects (Obtain list from department for qualified courses) 3

Additional Coursework

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.