Students who are interested in improving health conditions in countries around the world may considering pursuing study in the field of global health. In this field, students may examine various disciplinary perspectives to understand the causes of disparate health systems and seek to develop long-term healthcare solutions.

An Associate of Science is a degree that emphasizes information and disciplined learning. Earning an AS may help students begin their academic career and help put them on the pathway to a four-year degree or enter the workforce in a highly skilled career in their chosen field.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.