The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and Purchase College, State University of New York are offering the 2012 Summer Appraisal Camp, June 4-18, 2012, at Purchase College, in New York. The two-week program of appraiser education is designed to give students the essential valuation skills needed to be an appraiser of personal property.

According to ASA's release, Summer Appraisal 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. At Summer Appraisal Camp 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," the ASA said. "Assignments include insurance coverage, damage and loss claims, estates and estate planning, non-cash charitable contributions, division of property, and sale and purchase of property."

ASA said all courses are taught by experienced instructors who are Accredited Senior Appraisers. The courses in the program fill the education qualification towards membership and accreditation in ASA. Students can take courses individually or earn the 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.

The Intensive Principles of Value Program (Appraisal Studies Certificate) includes:
• June 4-7: PP/GJ 201 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology — Introduction;
• June 8-10: PP/GJ 202 - Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Research and Analysis;
• June 11-14: PP/GJ 203 - Personal Property Valuation - Report Writing; and
• June 15-18: PP/GJ 204 - Personal Property Valuation - The Legal & Commercial Environment

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