SAVE THE DATE:  June 4-18, 2012 ASA and Purchase College, State University of NY will offer the 2012 Summer Appraisal Camp designed for those interested in developing the skills necessary to build or further their career in the appraisal of personal property. 

The Summer Appraisal Camp, held at Purchase College on a campus above New York City, is an an accelerated, intense two-week program of appraiser education designed to give you all the essential valuation skills needed to be an appraiser of personal property.

The Camp offers the four required courses taught through lectures, optional field trips, hands on exercises, and the use of the College's Neuberger Museum of Art. Students will learn theory and its application and skills necessary to value and evaluate a wide range of items with assurance and competence.

This rigorous program contains all courses that ASA designated appraisers must complete, making them the most qualified in the profession for appraisal assignments. Assignments include insurance coverage, division of property, and sale and purchase of property.

Schedule for The Summer Appraisal Camp

• June 4-7 PP/GJ201 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Introduction
• June 8-10 PP/GJ202 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Research & Analysis
• June 11-14 PP/GJ203 - Personal Property Valuation - Report Writing
• June 15-18 PP/GJ204 - Personal Property Valuation - The Legal & Commercial Environment

All courses are taught by experienced instructors who are Accredited Senior Appraisers. The courses in the program fill the education qualifications towards membership and accreditation in ASA. Take courses individually or earn your Appraisal Studies Certificate from SUNY Purchase by completing the university requirements. Students who successfully complete four required courses are awarded an Appraisal Studies Certificate by Purchase College and, complete the 120 education hour requirement of The Appraisal Foundation. Accredited appraisers taking the courses earn continuing education hours toward reaccreditation.

There is a 10% tuition discount for individuals registering for all four courses.

For more information or to register, visit the university's website or contact Kelly Jackson in Continuing Education at SUNY Purchase.