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Summary of the
PhD Degree Requirements for the
Entomology Program Area
To satisfy the course requirements for a doctoral degree, a student must complete:
- A minimum of 72 credit hours from courses numbered 7000-9000 (this includes dissertation research credit hours - i.e. Plnt S 9090)
- 15 credit hours (towards the 72 hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level, exclusive of dissertation research, problems or independent study
The core requirements for the PhD 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 9090 Dissertation Research (1 - 10 credits per semester)
- Plnt S 9810 Insect Ecology
- Two elective formal entomology courses
During the Fall and Winter semesters, PhD students who have not completed their comprehensive exam 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.
Teaching Requirement: Students in the Entomology Program Area do not have a formal teaching requirement but do need to complete the form "Student Plan for Teaching Experience."