Pre-nursing students may choose to focus in one area of study and can take additional courses in their specialty. Areas of nursing specialization may include pediatric nursing, ambulatory care, cardiac nursing, burn care and geriatric nursing among others.

An Associate of Science is a degree that emphasizes information and disciplined learning. Earning an AS may help students begin their academic career and help put them on the pathway to a four-year degree or enter the workforce in a highly skilled career in their chosen field.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.