An oral history program may teach a student to learn how to listen to a small piece of the world, transcribe that message and then share it with a larger audience. Capturing key ideas from speeches and performing interviews are some skills of an oral historian.

An Associate of Arts degree is an undergraduate degree that is usually completed in two years. The degree gives students basic knowledge about their chosen field, so they can go on to further their studies or seek employment.

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.