what kind of degree do i need to become a gemologist? any information about becoming a gemologist would be helpful. thank you :)
2007-10-28 14:15:46 · 3 answers · asked by Evymisa 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A gemologist is not the same as a geologist though they are related.
The professional training of gemologists is generally that of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) http://www.gia.edu/3954/gia_home_page.cfm
Academic training in business, studio art, or geology is helpful but the specific training is usually industry based and not college based.
The GIA offers their own Bachelor of Business Administration degree as well as a number of certificate programs. http://www.gia.edu/education/32198/bachelor_of_business_administration.cfm
2007-10-28 14:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would be a geology degree, or more specifically a mineralogy degree.
2007-10-28 14:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gia.edu/education/24264/graduate_gemologist.cfm
2007-10-28 14:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by MonMon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋