The field of agroecology addresses the connection between farming, food production, and the environment. Students may learn how ecological processes and agricultural practices impact each other and may learn to develop and communicate solutions to complex scientific and economic problems.

Online summer courses are offered by the overwhelming majority of post-secondary institutions. Online learning allows students to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world. Students looking for a nontraditional classroom experience should consider taking online summer courses.

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