Boost your expertise and stand out with a minor in entomology. This program gives you advanced skills in insect-related fields, preparing you for graduate programs and careers in environmental science, public health, epidemiology, agriculture and biotechnology.
We do not offer an undergraduate bachelor's degree in entomology. However, this certificate and our Undergraduate Minor in Entomology will give you the advanced skills needed for careers and graduate programs related to insect biology.
About the Certificate in Entomology & Insect Science
Insects play a crucial role in shaping ecosystems, impacting human health, and influencing agriculture, while also serving as valuable models for studying biological processes. Understanding insects can help address global challenges like climate change, sustainability, and reducing our carbon footprint.
The 12-unit Undergraduate Certificate in Entomology and Insect Science allows you to tailor your studies to your interests, with options like insect pest management, public health entomology, genomics, behavior, and ecology. The Department of Entomology at U of A is one of the top-ranked in the nation, offering access to a wealth of expertise in both basic and applied fields.
Certificate Requirements
Review the checklist for a comprehensive list of course options and requirements, including:
- Minimum total units required: 12
- Core course: ENTO 415R Insect Biology (3 units)
- Electives: 9 units (review the checklist for a list of course options)
- Minimum upper-division units required: 6
- Total transfer units that may apply to the certificate: 6
- Double dipping restrictions: if one or both of the two Tier 1 courses 160D1 and 170C2 are used towards certificate credit requirements, they cannot be used as fulfillment of Gen Ed course requirements.
- No more than 4 units from ENTO 392, 492, 499, 499H may be used for the certificate
How to Declare the Certificate
Complete the form below to connect with an advisor who will help you add the Undergraduate Certificate in Entomology and Insect Science to your plan of study.