A program in beekeeping helps to provide students with the knowledge necessary to keep bees healthy and productive in a variety of contexts: business, agriculture, conservation or casual. Understanding of bee behavior and local ecologies can be crucial for a career in beekeeping.

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.