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.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.