PhD - Entomology
Program
The Department of Entomology aspires to develop not only capable entomologists but also capable scholars. Scholarly potential is sought in the prospective student, and course and research programs are designed to round out the student's knowledge and bring it to the stage of development where the student can work creatively in the field.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
A master's degree including a thesis in an appropriate field of study is required. Subject matter training should be in the same general areas as required for admission to the Master of Science degree program in entomology. The student's past record must indicate maturity, reliability, and scholarly potential of a high order.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Entomology
A specified number of course credits is not required, but early in the student's program the guidance committee, in consultation with the student, develops a list of proposed courses and a tentative dissertation subject (24 dissertation research credits are required). The student is expected to acquire a broad knowledge of entomology and to demonstrate competence in each of the following areas:
- Applied entomology
- Insect systematics-morphology
- Physiology-toxicology, and
- Ecology-behavior.
The student must pass a doctoral qualification examination which primarily consists of the defense of a dissertation proposal. Written and oral doctoral comprehensive examinations are required on philosophical issues and in the three or more areas of study specified by the guidance committee. Participation in the department's teaching program is required.
In addition to the program developed by the guidance committee for a research specialty, the student must acquire an area of knowledge separate and distinct from those research competencies. The acquisition of this knowledge means a minimum of 10 credits or its equivalent. The area selected must be agreed upon, unanimously, by the guidance committee and the student.
PhD -Entomology - Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior: Dual Degree
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