The Department of Library and Information Science seeks a highly motivated and diverse student body. Admission to the information technology and informatics major is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Minimum requirements for admission include completion of at least 15 credits at Rutgers, or 15 transfer credits, with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C or better in the required prerequisite course 04:189:103 Information Technology and Informatics; a grade of C or better in Expository Writing or an equivalent course or placement; and completion of the application including performance in the writing task included with the application package. The writing task is assessed on four criteria: ability to think and formulate ideas in clear, concise writing; ability to communicate or articulate a position demonstrating logic and/or creativity; demonstration of knowledge of technology issues in society; and courtesy to readers through appropriate format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage. In addition to the prerequisite course, consideration is given to students who have taken courses that contribute to a broad understanding of the human, social, cultural, political, and economic environments as well as information technology-related courses. The admissions committee is comprised of faculty from within the Department of Library and Information Science, and all applications are reviewed independently by several faculty.
Students may be admitted for the fall, spring, and summer semesters; check the website for the application deadlines. Students are strongly encouraged to consult the department handbook and the school's website for up-to-date information regarding admissions procedures.
At the time this catalog is published, the information technology and informatics program does not offer a minor.
