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Ph.D. Program - Entomology Print this page

Intended candidates for the Ph.D. program should have earned the M.S. degree in entomology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Those with a B.S. or B.A. may petition for admittance into the Ph.D. program only after enrolling in the M.S. program. The goal of the Ph.D. program is to have students possess broad general knowledge in all areas of entomology, in-depth knowledge in at least one area of specialization and develop the capability for independent research. Employment options for Ph.D. graduates are in teaching, research, and extension at universities and in research, consulting or management with private industries and government agencies.

Requirements:

  • 1 credit hour of PEPS 690 each year
  • 1 credit hour of PEPS 660 each semester, except when enrolled in PEPS 799
  • 2 credit hours of PEPS 799 Proposal/Defense Seminar (C/N)
  • 1 credit hour of PEPS 800 Dissertation Research during semester of graduation
  • Additional course work as determined by the doctoral advisory committee
  • Oral and written comprehensive examination in the candidate's area of specialization administered by the doctoral committee
  • Final oral defense of the dissertation research and submission of an acceptable dissertation
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