CAUS Insights: Four Schools with Ten Majors

Virginia Tech consists of seven colleges for undergraduate students. Freshman and transfer students can pick and choose from more than 70 majors from these seven colleges. For those who don't speak university lingo (mind you those who do are in the minority because they more than likely work at the university and eat, speak, and drink the lingo every day, which is easy to do when you invent the lingo!).

With that said, some of the seven colleges have schools. The College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) contains for schools:

1. The School of Architecture + Design


2. The Myers-Lawson School of Construction


3. The School of Public and International Affairs


4. The School of Visual Arts

The College of Architecture and Urban Studies is highly competitive. The most competitive majors within this college include those within the School of Architecture + Design (architecture, interior design, industrial design, and landscape architecture). Students who have a high A average and have a combined SAT score of 1200 (critical reading + math) will find that they are most competitive for these degree programs.

There are 11 student organizations specific to the CAUS. Check out the education abroad opportunities.

The School of Architecture + Design

The School of Architecture + Design contains four majors:

• Architecture - This is a five-year, studio-based bachelor degree program that is accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board. Design Intelligence ranks this program #2 in the nation. Learn more


• Interior Design - This is a four-year bachelor degree program accredited by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Interior design is not about learning how to pick the right paint color to go with the furniture in a room. Interior design is about designing the construction and finishing of buildings. Design Intelligence ranks this program #9 in the nation. Learn more


• Industrial Design - This four-year degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Design Intelligence ranks this program #13 in the nation. Learn more


• Landscape Architecture - This five-year bachelor's degree program engages students in planning and designing sustainable landscapes across a wide range of projects and scales - from gardens to regional landscapes. Design Intelligence ranks this program #15 in the nation Learn more

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction currently provides undergraduate students with a bachelor's degree in building construction. This degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The program is designed to prepare graduates with both the technical and managerial aspects of the construction industry. Learn more

The School of Public and International Affairs

The School of Public and International Affairs offers two degree programs:

• Environmental Policy and Planning - This Bachelor of Science degree is a university-wide interdisciplinary degree that focuses on one critical challenge faced by society. To learn more about this unique program, visit http://www.uap.vt.edu/


• Public and Urban Affairs - This Bachelor of Arts degree is an interdisciplinary social science degree with a professional focus. Learn more

The School of Visual Arts

The School of Visual Arts offers three degree programs: art history, studio arts, and visual communication and graphic design. From ceramics to 3D animation, your creative juices are sure to flow in this school.

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