From analyzing and solving problems, to leading and managing projects, informatics majors develop the knowledge and skills to be competitive in one of the fastest growing career fields. A degree in informatics prepares students for careers as information specialists, information architects, network managers, web developers, business systems analysts, web designers, information assurance professionals, business consultants, researchers and application/software designers. Potential employers include: business and industry, corporations, TV and radio stations, federal, state and local governments, colleges and universities, private and public schools, hospitals, law firms, marketing and research firms, private foundations and non-profit organizations. Students prepare for a major in Informatics by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.