2016 Education Catalog - Gemological Institute Of America
2016 Education CatalogReach Across the Globe With World-ClassCredentials in Gems and JewelryCARLSBAD NEW YORK LONDON ANT WERP DUBAI GABORONE JOHANNESBURGMUMBAI RAMAT GAN BANGKOK HONG KONG TAIPEI SEOUL TOKYO
A World of Possibilities.BUYERBENCH JEWELERAPPRAISERTrack industry and consumer trends,analyze the competitive landscape, seekout gems and finished jewelry destinedto turn a profit.Drive the production flow with expertcraftsmanship, a steady hand, and aconcentrated eye.Meticulous, detail-oriented, and curious.Evaluate antique and contemporaryjewelry and fine watches, and writeaccurate and engaging descriptions.DESIGNERAUCTION SPECIALISTFASHIONDare to share your ideas with theworld – inspire, visualize, create. Then,see your creation in a fashion jewelrydisplay or on a famous model.Engage in one of the jewelry industry’soldest traditions, facilitating eagerbuyers as they compete for privatelyowned, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.Stay up to date on the latest trendsin contemporary style – inspire whatpeople wear, what people love, andwhat people buy.ON THE COVERLeft to right - Top - Earn your GIA credential and find your ideal career. / Bottom - GIA World Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. /Pearl strands. / Diamond Grading lab class. / Center diamond image - Harry Winston emerald-cut diamond. / Colored gemstones.ON THIS PAGETop row - Image for Appraiser - Courtesy: the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library & Museum.Bottom row - Image for Auction Specialist - photo by Tino Hammid/GIA. / Image for Fashion - Courtesy: Emma Quist Jewelry.
GEMOLOGISTRETAIL SALESWHOLESALERExpertly and objectively determinegemstone quality to ensure theintegrity of gems and jewelry.Share your customers’ happiest lifemoments or inspire your team membersto achieve their greatest potential in afast-paced and rewarding retail career.Import and supply diamonds, coloredstones, watches, cultured pearls, andfinished jewelry from jewelry centersor exotic places around the globe.RESEARCHERMANUFACTURERMARKETINGIn the field and in the laboratory,investigate new gem finds, new treatments,and new methods of detection.Build an international team that willtransform a great idea into a productcherished by consumers everywhere.Product placement, promotion, andpublic relations – find new and interestingways to communicate the value ofyour merchandise.
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5Everywhere.This very moment, somewhere in the world, someone like you islearning a skill, expanding abilities, and moving forward through GIA’sincomparable educational programs. Someone else is turning to aGIA-trained jewelry professional to make an unforgettable purchase. Stillelsewhere, someone is relying on the objectivity and accuracy of a GIAreport to determine a gemstone’s quality.For 85 years, GIA has been the world’s foremost authorityin gemology – the place people turn to for answers. Our education,laboratory services, instruments, and research set the professionalstandards for the global gem and jewelry industry. We at GIA are honoredthat you have chosen us for your education, and we are proud to offeryou the knowledge and credentials you need to reach across the world.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
6Table of ContentsProgramsGGGDContentsGraduate Gemologist DiplomaThe most coveted credential in the gem andjewelry industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Graduate Diamonds DiplomaThe tremendous, treasured, and timeless diamond . . . . . 22Colored Stones DiplomaGCS GraduateCountless colors, limitless possibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24GPAJPJDTGJGraduate Pearls DiplomaTimely knowledge for timeless treasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Accredited Jewelry Professional DiplomaThe front line of the jewelry industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Jewelry Design & Technology DiplomaSkills for today and tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Graduate Jeweler DiplomaCreate jewelry with a confident hand andan expert eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34CCC Comprehensive CAD/CAM forJewelry CertificateThe driving force in jewelry design andmanufacturing technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36JDJewelry Design CertificateIllustrate your way to a successful future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37What Is GIA?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08Known Across the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Carlsbad and New York Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Campuses Around the Globe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16eLearning Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Lab Class Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Academic Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Cancellation and Refund Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69New York Occupational Education Data Survey. . . . . . 73Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742016 U.S. Class Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802016 International Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Governance and Executive Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Education Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Accreditation and Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Visit GIA.edu for the most current information, and for additional consumer information for students. Texas residents enrollingin Distance Education courses should refer to the Texas Education Catalog found at GIA.edu/gem-education/texas-residentsMay 2016, Vol. 1.3 2016 Gemological Institute of America, Inc. All rights reserved. GemologicalInstitute of America and GIA are registered trademarks of Gemological Institute of America, Inc. Anyother product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGCatalog and policies effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. GIA World Headquartersand The Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA. GIA New YorkEducation, 50 W 47th Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10036 USA.TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
7WelcomeAs a GIA graduate, I can tell you firsthand how earning aGraduate Gemologist diploma changed the course of my life.After I completed the program, I had a new set of invaluableskills – ones I could use to shape my future. I started atBorsheims as a sales associate and appraiser, and workedmy way up to president. Now I have the privilege and honorof being the president and CEO of GIA.I share this so that you know a GIA education is a trueinvestment in your future. It provides the knowledge youneed to achieve your most cherished dreams. I also wantyou to know that my experience is not unique. Thousandsof other GIA alumni can testify to how a GIA diplomaempowered them to create the future of their imaginings.GIA is uniquely qualified to help you get ahead. You’ll find avariety of programs at GIA to fuel your interest and passion.From gemology to jewelry design, GIA offers courses thatinspire and empower. Since 1931, more than 365,000 peoplehave chosen GIA for their gem and jewelry education. Manyof these alumni now hold influential positions all along theindustry pipeline, and with a GIA diploma, you can takeyour place beside them. As a student and alumnus, you’llbecome a member of the GIA family – a global networkof industry professionals who share your passion andcommitment to excellence.Take some time to explore the Education Catalog andfind the program that is right for you. Then get readyto embrace a whole new world of opportunities.We look forward to helping you on yourprofessional journey.Susan M. Jacques, GIA GGPresident and CEOGIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
8What Is GIA?An Institution Founded on Research, Fueled byPassionGIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust in gems andjewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity,academics, science, and professionalism through education,research, laboratory services, and instrument development.HistoryEducational PhilosophyGIA education ensures the public’s trust by delivering thehighest-quality gem and jewelry education in the world. At theheart of GIA education are the following guiding principles:ResearchWe design our educational programs based on the latestresearch and leading technology.On February 15, 1931, former retail jeweler Robert M.Shipley and his wife, Beatrice, cashed in their savings toestablish their long-held dream – the Gemological Instituteof America.RelevanceWhen most jewelers knew little about the gems they traded,Shipley wanted to professionalize the industry througheducation, research, and gemological instrumentation.The Institute, initially based out of their home, offeredmimeographed mail-order courses and provided gemtesting services using borrowed microscopes and otherequipment. From these modest beginnings, GIA has becomean institution with more than 365,000 students and alumnifrom seven schools in six countries, a prestigious laboratorygrading the world’s most important diamonds, the leadinggemological research center, and the creator of the 4Cs andthe International Diamond Grading System – the worldwidestandard for evaluating diamond quality.We empower our graduates to become industry leaderswho act ethically and honestly, meeting the occupationaldemands of the global gem and jewelry industry.We teach the necessary balance of theoretical knowledgeand practical skills.LeadershipAccessibilityOur curriculum meets the various needs of all students byoffering programs and courses across several learningmethodologies without compromising quality.SustainabilityThrough ongoing support, our graduates are encouragedto grow continuously as confident, skilled, and successfulprofessionals. They are GIA’s partners in ensuring thepublic’s trust in gems and jewelry.To learn more about GIA history, visit GIA.eduTop - The Robert Mouawad Campus at GIA World Headquarters, Carlsbad, CA.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
9GIA HistoryThe World’s Foremost Authority in Gemology Since 1931 GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOG1931: GIA Founder RobertM. Shipley professionalizesthe jewelry industry throughgemological education.1940s and ‘50s: GIA developsthe 4Cs and the InternationalDiamond Grading System to objectively compare andevaluate diamonds. GIA isfirst to detect laboratoryirradiated, color-enhancedyellow diamonds.1934: GIA registers loupewith triple aplanaticlens, thereby creatingthe modern professionaljeweler’s loupe. Shown isa 1997 model.GIA lab classes teachcritical skills you canonly get from one-on-oneattention and hands-onexperience.1938: GIA introduces thefirst microscope to combinedarkfield illumination withbinocular magnification.2011: GIA DistanceEducation gemologycorrespondence coursesare available onlinevia eLearning.1955: GIA Gem Laboratoryissues the first diamondgrading report.2013: Gems & Gemology, thegem and jewelry industry’spremier research publication,is made available online forfree on GIA.edu – every issuesince 1934. Summer 2015issue shown here.TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
10Known Across the WorldGIA Diplomas – Emblems of CredibilityA comprehensive GIA education is considered the pinnacle of training andprofessional development in gems and jewelry. We teach using the latestresearch, technology, and time-tested skills, while instilling the importanceof professional integrity in our students. A true mark of global distinction,a GIA diploma is a symbol of knowledge and trust.Our graduates fill key positions at Tiffany & Co., Ben Bridge Jeweler, Cartier, David Yurman, Green Lake Jewelry Works,Helzberg Diamonds, Jewelry Television (JTV), Christie’s, and Sotheby’s – just to name a few.Courtesy: StullerAbove, left to right - GIA field gemologists travel aroundthe globe to conduct research to support GIA’s education;here, Vincent Pardieu visits the May Thuong ruby depositmine in North Vietnam. / Buyer at Tahiti Perles Auction,Kobe, Japan. / Diamond Grading lab class.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
11Known Across the WorldGIA Diplomas – Emblems of CredibilityGIA graduates are united by thecommon bonds of prestige andcredibility. Our graduates fill keypositions at Tiffany & Co., Ben BridgeJeweler, Cartier, David Yurman,Green Lake Jewelry Works, HelzbergDiamonds, Jewelry Television (JTV),Christie’s, and Sotheby’s – just toname a few.To employers all over the world, a GIAdiploma shows your commitment toa career in gems and jewelry. Andto customers all over the world, it isthe badge of a trusted expert – theemblem of credibility across the worldof gems and jewelry.For 85 years, GIA has been thestarting point for the world’s premiergemologists, top jewelry businessowners, successful designers,bench jewelers, and leading retailsales professionals. Our credentialsare coveted, respected, and knowneverywhere. Earning a GIA diplomagives you the expertise and confidencethat can help you create the career ofyour dreams.When you complete your GIAeducation, you not only empoweryourself with the knowledge you needfor a successful career, but you’ll alsobecome part of a worldwide networkof GIA alumni who share your passionfor gems and jewelry – alums who canhelp you forge your own career.Above, left to right - Basic Repair and Setting lab class. /Find your passion and do what you love. / GIA GraduateJeweler graduation.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
12HOW TO LEARNStudy in the U.S. with GIATwo Educational Jewels; Where Gem and Jewelry Dreams Become RealAt the crossroads of gemology and jewelry artsGIA campuses are places where aspiring professionals come to studywith leaders in their fields of expertise.You might be feeling differentemotions when you step onto a GIAcampus. You may be excited. You mayStudying on a GIA campus is a unique experience. You’ll study withtop-notch instructors where you’ll receive individual attention. You’llbe immersed in the subject matter. You’ll make lasting friends andbuild a global business network.When you graduate, you’ll be ready to chart your professional course.be a little nervous. It may have beenLearn from some of the most respectedprofessionals in the fieldsome time since you were last in agraduated and are eager to get aheadSome GIA specialists are experienced diamond graders, someare well-versed in colored stones, and some are talented designers.Others are seasoned craftspeople, longtime retailers, or entrepreneurs.Each one brings a unique perspective to the classroom.in your career. No matter where yourChampions for your successheart is, you’ll soon be glad it broughtWe offer a variety of student services so you can focus onyour learning.classroom – or maybe you recentlyyou here.GIA 2016 EDUCATION CATALOG Career planning – We’ll help you find the career that’s right for you.We can assist you in writing a resume, fine-tuning your interviewingskills, and finding job opportunities. GIA’s Gem & Jewelry CareerCenter is your online destination to search for top companies, withfeatures that can speed up your search. Simply create your profileand begin searching for careers and finding companies that matchyour interests. Annual Career Fair – Each year, GIA hosts the largest jewelryspecific recruiting events in the industry. Students meet industryleaders, interview for open positions, and participate in careercoaching sessions with industry experts. Financing – Federal and alternative financial assistance, includingGIA scholarships for most on-campus programs, are availablefor those who qualify. Our expert staff can find the best financialsolutions for you and help you secure funds. Housing – We help students from around the world find local housing.TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 800 421 7250 EXT 4001 1 760 603 4001GIA.EDU
13CarlsbadNew YorkWelcome to One of the Most Beautiful Gemsof the West CoastWelcome to the Most ExhilaratingCity on EarthLearn in the heart of it allSee the Diamond District in actionStep onto GIA World Headquarters at The Robert Mouawad Campus inCarlsbad, and you’ll know you’ve come to a special place. Overlookingthe Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a modern facility on 18 acres of beautifullymanicured grounds – humming with the activity of students learningtheir craft and friendly professionals who are powering the gem andjewelry industry. The largest of GIA’s campuses, Carlsbad is a hub ofcreativity, energy, and networking opportunities where you could meetmore than 150 students from around the world at any time.In the heart of New York’s Diamond District glitters the InternationalGem Tower (IGT), a 34-story skyscraper that is GIA’s home. With thevast majority of diamonds entering the United States going through theDiamond District, the IGT and GIA are at the center of the industry.When you study at The Robert Mouawad Campus at GIA World Headquarters,you’ll have instant access to the industry’s most respected gem and jewelryauthorities. You’ll enjoy the fascinating displays at the GIA museum. Carlsbadis a place for you to discover and create in an environment that supports yourambitions and have access to a unique library.World’s largest gemological libraryLocated in Carlsbad is the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library andInformation Center, which is the world’s largest gemological library. Itis home to an ever-expanding collection of books, photographic images,international journals, videos, and the Cartier Rare Book Repository andArchives. The Library is open to students and the general public.GIA’s laboratory, research facility, and campus occupy almost 100,000square feet on four floors of IGT, with an entire floor devoted to education.Here you’ll find gemology and jewelry manufacturing arts classroomsbuilt for learning, discussion, and networking.Gain an insider’s view of the industryYou’ll have an opportunity to attend a guided tour of GIA’s facility inNew York. This is also where GIA has been offering services for theidentification and classification of natural and cultured pearls since 1949.As part of the Graduate Diamonds program, you’ll be given an optionalstudent tour to the local Diamond Dealer’s Club, and for ComprehensiveCAD/CAM students, to the nearest engineering and casting house forexposure to manufacturing processes. New York students are invited toindustry events and trade shows. At these shows, industry leaders meetto preview next season’s lines and to conduct business.Top left - GIA’s Carlsbad campus is just minutes away from the Pacific Ocean. /Top right - New York, New York. / Above
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