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Entomology Information

Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the Entomology Program Area

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To satisfy the course requirements for a Masters degree, a student must complete:

  • A minimum of 30 credit hours from courses numbered 7000 - 9000
  • 15 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level
  • 12 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) can be satisfied by research, readings and problems courses

The core requirements for the Masters degree in Entomology program are:

  • Plnt S 7710 Systematic Entomology
  • Plnt S 7820 Principles of Insect Physiology
  • Plnt S 8010 Professionalism and Ethics (2 credits)
  • Participation in the student seminar series
    • Plnt S 9087 (1 credit)
    • Plnt S 7087 (2 credits - Must enroll twice)
  • Plnt S 8090 Thesis Research (1 - 10 credits per semester)
  • Plnt S 9810 Insect Ecology
  • One elective formal entomology course

 

During the Fall and Winter semesters, MS students must enroll for 9 credits to be considered a full time student.

For a more detailed explanation of degree requirements, see the Graduate Student Handbook.