The Department of Library and Information Science offers a 39-credit major in information technology and informatics (ITI). This major emphasizes the evaluation, implementation, use, and management of information technologies for a wide range of organizations and corporations, as well as the social and organizational aspects of information and communication technologies. The major unites theories drawn from the humanities and social sciences with practical computer-based competencies. This combination prepares students to work in a diverse and highly competitive marketplace that demands individuals who understand the social, economic, and organizational impacts of technology locally and globally. The course of study combines rigorous thinking, problem solving, and technology skills in a program that is based on sound research and current technology applications.

Currently, New Jersey's growth industries--technology, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and finance--are either driven or heavily supported by information technology. Graduates of the major in information technology and informatics seek positions in government, health care, industry, education, finance, and other organizations where their technology skills and understanding of organizational and social informatics make them valuable employees. A representative sample of jobs includes database designers and managers, information designers and developers, web analysts and designers, electronic commerce developers, information technology analysts and information technology associates, instructional technology designers, information technology project managers, coordinators, consultants, project team leaders, and technical writers.

• [CREATE] Develop new technological solutions to real-world problems through innovative, collaborative, and computation approaches.

• [COMMUNICATE] Communicate to professional stakeholders utilizing evolving technological platforms.

• [THINK CRITICALLY] Analyze the ever-changing interactions of people and technology, regarding pertinent social, cultural, philosophical, ethical, legal, and economic issues.

• [COORDINATE] Evaluate, implement, use, and manage of information technologies for a wide range of organizations and corporations.