January 25, 2013 (Reston, VA) The American Society of Appraisers in collaboration with Purchase College, State University of New York, will offer a Summer Appraisal Camp, June 8-23, 2013 at Purchase College ideal for Personal Property Appraisers and Gems & Jewelry Appraisers.

This 2-week program includes four sequential courses taught via live lectures, hands-on exercises and visits to Purchase College’s Neuberger Museum of Art. The rigorous program contains all courses required for the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation, offered exclusively by the American Society of Appraisers. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an Appraisal Studies Certificate by Purchase College by completing the 120 education hour requirement set by the Appraisal Foundation. Accredited appraisers attending this program can earn continuing education hours towards reaccreditation.

Assignments include insurance coverage, damage and loss claims, estates and estate planning, non-cash charitable contributions, division of property and sale/purchase of property. See course schedule below:

The Intensive Principles of Value Program (Appraisal Studies Certificate)
June 8-11 PP/GJ 201 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Introduction
June 12-15 PP/GJ 202 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Research and Analysis
June 16-19 PP/GJ 203 - Personal Property Valuation - Report Writing
June 20-23 PP/GJ 204 - Personal Property Valuation - The Legal & Commercial Environment

Tuition discounts for American Society of Appraisers members, Purchase College alumni and early registrants are available. In addition, bundle discounts for all four courses also available.

To learn more about Summer Appraisal Camp and to register, contact Kelly Jackson in Director of Continuing Education at SUNY Purchase: (914) 251-6500 or Kelly.jackson@purchase.edu.