School counseling classes can help scholars learn how to advise students and parents in an academic setting. A typical program may include lessons on both the theories of counseling and working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

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