Graduate students in several disciplines such as agronomy, animal science, biochemistry, biological sciences, genetics, veterinary diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, horticulture, and plant pathology are conducting research on topics that may include insects and plant protection/pest management. Such students may wish to demonstrate proficiency in entomology, making them more suitable for certain jobs. In order to strengthen their educational programs and the quality of graduate education without detracting from their existing graduate degree programs, an entomology certificate program has been developed.

The educational objectives of the entomology certificate program are:

• To prepare graduates for careers related to entomology or plant protection/pest management
• To encourage interdisciplinary educational experiences in entomology
• To enhance the educational experiences of participating graduate students