Sandra Steele, Educational Consultant

Texas A&M University: NEW! Forensic Science Track in Entomology

Texas A&M University

The Department of Entomology now offers students the option of a Forensic Science Track in Entomology, which was recently approved by Dr. Gates, TAMU President, on November 17, 2004. This is the only official Forensic Science track offered at Texas A&M University. In fact, the Department of Entomology offers the only courses with “forensic” in the title, teaching both The Science of Forensic Entomology (ENTO 431) and Applied Forensic Entomology (ENTO 432) each spring to students from a variety of majors. These courses integrate other fields associated with forensic science to enhance the students experience with this content area.

Forensic science is a growing area of interest for students seeking to gain entry into a career that delves into the collection, preservation, and use of evidence to solve civil and criminal cases. There are internships, employment, and post-graduate studies available to students with an education specialty in forensic studies/science. The forensic science track in entomology provides the versatility to provide the education and training over a broad area of the sciences, as well as provide the interaction with professionals in the area.

For additional information about the Forensic Science Track including the curriculum, please browse our website at http://insects.tamu.edu/feature/forensic/index.html. If you have students interested in pursuing this track, please direct them to a member of the Entomology Academic Advising Team (Drs. Teel, Bay, or Ms. Hapes) at (979) 845-9733 to discuss their academic options