Department of Humanities


As the world becomes more global and interdisciplinary, the ability to communicate effectively, to uncover and explain one's philosophical beliefs and positions, and to understand the complex socio-technical systems we are increasingly involved with becomes more vital by the day.
Each of our majors and minors is designed to enhance your abilities to analyze and assess your environment, to use words, images and multimedia in traditional and new ways, and to help you succeed in any field you enter after leaving NJIT. Visit our program sites to learn how.

With woops, cheers and mortarboards flying, NJIT today awarded 2,643 degrees to the members of the class of 2013. This brings the total number of degrees awarded by the university to more than 74,678. The ceremony was held at Newark’s Prudential Center. Keep reading