Programs focused on the area of habitation studies typically aim at understanding the living conditions and arrangements of people. Therefore, this area of study is considered interdisciplinary because it combines the scientific disciplines of public health, housing and civic planning.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.

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.