The Department offers two concentrations in the major. This program requires basic sciences as well as specialty courses on insects. Some flexibility in insect, plant science, and biology courses permits students to emphasize pest management or insect biology. It requires basic sciences, specialty courses in vertebrates, insects, plants, and conservation and other supporting courses. The curriculum's flexibility accommodates career goals ranging from research to nature education, conservation advocacy and wildlife management.
Faculty teach and conduct research.
Students are often involved in aspects of these research programs. The faculty strive to cultivate inquiring attitudes and problem-solving skills in students and emphasize study in biology and other sciences. Students are encouraged to be broadly educated through exposure to the social sciences, humanities, and arts and to develop good writing and speaking skills. The department prepares students for knowledgeable participation in society whether or not they ultimately choose a career in entomology or wildlife conservation. The faculty adviser and student jointly plan the course program according to the student's career objective.