Students in entomology programs learn about the natural history of insects, including their physiology, evolution and behavior. Classes explores the intricate relationship between insects and their environments, including their effect on humans in both public health and agriculture.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.