Academics
Virginia Tech offers about 65 bachelor's degree programs through its seven undergraduate academic colleges, 145 master's and doctoral degree programs through the Graduate School, and a professional degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute, a private, independent school jointly managed by the university and Carilion Health System, opened in fall 2010. The undergraduate academic colleges and schools are as follows:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Architecture and Urban Studies
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
- Pamplin College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Natural Resources and Environment
- College of Science
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute
Beginning in 1997, Virginia Tech pioneered a new, personalized model of teaching algebra that combines instant feedback from specialized computer software with one-on-one and small group tutoring, rather than following the passive lecture model. It has somewhat reduced costs while increasing student achievement. The program has been expanded to about 200 other schools since then. Since failing required algebra courses is a major reason for students dropping out of school in the United States, this effort is expected to increase completion rates among students.
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