Distance Education

 

There's nothing in the world like the GIA School of Gemology, with its proven methods of Distance Education delivery. Those methods have set tens-of-thousands of students on the road to successful gem and jewelry industry careers.

To prepare our world renowned GIA courses, we research, create, and print our own textbooks in-house. We create our own DVDs. GIA photographers and subject specialists visit gem-producing areas to document mining, gem cutting, and marketing.

Through GIA Distance Education, you’re given the same course material that’s taught on campus. But by having the Institute’s acclaimed course materials delivered right to your door, you learn without ever having to take a day off work or interrupt your schedule.

Convenience
Through GIA Distance Education you're given the same important information by having the Institute's acclaimed course material delivered straight to your door or desktop, you learn without ever having to sit in a classroom. You earn industry-wide recognition as a trained gem and jewelry professional in the convenience of your home or office.

Choice
With Distance Education, you are in total control of when, where, and how you study. You can choose to receive and complete course lessons on paper and send them to GIA for grading. Or if you prefer to read and complete assignments on screen instead of on paper, GIA's online courses and Virtual Campus are the solution. Your classroom is wherever there's an Internet connection, and your grades are posted immediately.

Time
Go as quickly as you like. Practically all Distance Education courses are self-paced. However, if you prefer to work within a set schedule, our Distance Education program at night leads you through the materials in a short period of time.

Student Support - Your instructor is just a phone call away
As a Distance Education student, you receive the same important information as an on campus student - and the same commitment to quality education. GIA's Distance Education instructors are available to give you quick and convenient help with your assignments over the telephone or via e-mail. Their enthusiasm and genuine love of gemology and the jewelry business is contagious. By offering positive and constructive feedback, they see you through every step of the way.



Programs = Distance Education + Lab Classes
Each Diploma Program is made up of different Distance Education and Lab Classes:

 

To earn GIA 's G.G., You need to successfully complete :

5 Distance Education Courses

 

= G.G. Graduate Gemologist