Culinary arts is the study of preparing and arranging food. Students learn how to create works of art that are also fit to eat. Students may choose to study one particular area or learn the generalities of many different specialties.

An associate of applied science is a program of study that prepared students for entry level position in a wide variety of fields. Students who enter this program typically have the goal of beginning to work immediately upon graduation instead of pursuing further study.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.