Gemology Degree (11874) & Certificate of achievement (21644)
The associate degree and certificate curriculum in gemology provides technical and practical theory and knowledge in diamonds and colored stones including laboratory grading, identification and evaluation of gems. Employment opportunities upon completion of this program: jewelry appraiser, diamond and colored stones sales, jewelry buyer, jewelry wholesaler and laboratory gemologist.
Requirements for degree and certificate of achievement:
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Course
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Units
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Gemology 011, Introductory Colored Stones
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4
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Gemology 012, Advanced Colored Stones
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4
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Gemology 020, Diamonds
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4
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Plus 6 units from the following:
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Gemology 029, The Jewelry Profession
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3
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OR
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Gemology 030, Antique & Period Jewelry
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3
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OR
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Gemology 040, Appraisal Theory & Practice
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3
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OR
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Gemology 050, Pearls
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3
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TOTAL
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18
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Recommended electives: Gemology 015.