Entomology is the scientific study of insects, an interdisciplinary science that specializes in plant, human, and animal health with a focus on problematic and beneficial insects. Graduate students who wish to increase their knowledge of entomology or integrate the topic with other fields of study may choose the Entomology minor.

Campus Code

Knoxville Campus

Admissions Standards/Procedures

The student must be accepted by the Office of Graduate Admissions and a department or program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Graduate students in the Entomology and Plant Pathology department are not eligible.

Academic Standards

The student must be in good academic standing with the Graduate School.

Credit Hours Required

9 graduate credit hours

Required Courses

9 credit hours of entomology-oriented 500-level or above courses in EPP (excluding EPP 500 , EPP 502 , EPP 600 , EPP 603 , EPP 640  and EPP 675 ).

Non-Course Requirements

The student’s graduate committee must include a member of the faculty from the Entomology and Plant Pathology department who will advise the student on courses required for the minor.