The Entomology major is a general biological curriculum of interest to students intrigued by insects, their diversity and biology. Areas of emphasis include agricultural entomology, bee management and biology, behavior, ecology, insects affecting human and animal health, natural history, and physiology.
Students begin their study in entomology with selected insect biology courses.
After completing these courses, students may enroll in courses in their particular area of interest. A student interested in arthropod pest management, for example, could enroll in courses such as economic entomology, biological control of insects, and apiculture. Internships and Career Alternatives. Entomology majors have participated in internships with the State Department of Agriculture in the areas of insect identification, insect surveys, and the development of entomological libraries. Other interns have worked with professional entomologists in the area of supervised pest control.