General Information

Welcome from the Department Head

Dr. Niaz Latif Professor and Department Head

Welcome to the Department of Industrial Technology. As you browse through our web pages, you will find information on our programs, faculty and placement of our graduates. The department offers bachelor's (B.S.) degrees with majors in Industrial Technology (IT), Industrial Distribution (ID), and Technology Education (TE). The department also offers an associate degree in Industrial Technology. All programs have a technology base, with the majority of courses providing laboratory experiences in state-of-the-art laboratories.  Programs are designed to prepare graduates for entrance into a wide range of positions in business, government, and industry.

Our mission is to provide world-class integrated curricula that are relevant to the life and careers of our students, valuable in terms of content and competencies, and connected to the needs of business and industry. Our vision is to be the nation's premier department preparing graduates to excel in our programs. We have set goals to meet the commitments of our mission and vision.

The placement rate for our graduates has been exceptional in recent years. They work in major corporations as well as in small to medium-sized companies. The Big Three automakers, Caterpillar, IBM, Rockwell, Texas Instruments, Grainger, and Emerson are among the companies that employ our graduates. We have student-oriented faculty who are experts in their fields, and they continuously pursue scholarship and professional development.

In addition to the formal academic offerings, the department sponsors student organizations, field trips, and other extracurricular activities supportive of studentsê academic and professional development. Co-op and internship opportunities are also available for our students.

The industrial technology and industrial distribution programs are accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). The technology education degree program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Plans of study for all programs (IT, ID and TE) and information on courses are provided for your review. Our department also offers graduate degrees (M.S.) in Industrial Technology. Doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) with a concentration in Industrial Technology are offered, administered through the School of Education. If you would like to have a tour of our department and laboratory facilities, please contact Ms. Jude Wood at jvwood@tech.purdue.edu or call us at (765) 494-1101. 

Thank you for visiting our web site. Best wishes.