For the eclectic or noncommittal student, a general studies program can work wonders because it allows them to sample courses from several different majors. This academic smorgasbord can help illuminate areas of interest that students were not even aware they had.

An Advanced Certificate is a faster way to obtain knowledge of a specific field or career and can be used to demonstrate capability in a certain area. Individuals that obtain this certificate can use it to get promoted or find a better job.