A program in jewelry may teach students how to identify, design, create, sell and display different pieces, such as rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. In a program, there may be courses that teach students art history, merchandising, identification and manufacturing.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.