{"id":2,"date":"2014-04-11T18:34:13","date_gmt":"2014-04-11T18:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:59:45","slug":"degrees-and-certificates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/degrees-and-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Degrees and Certificates<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The ACC jewelry department provides unsurpassed technical training and industry relevance for students aspiring for a career as a creative, productive, and professional jeweler.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our hands-on instruction at the jeweler\u2019s bench includes time-honored techniques in fabrication, lost-wax casting, and repair; as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment and training in modern computer aided design (CAD) technology. With decades of experience in every corner of the market, our faculty will give you the foundation for success.<\/p>\n<p>Students develop skills\u00a0in designing, fabricating, casting, and repairing jewelry, including core fundamentals such as soldering and stone setting \u2013 skills which aid in the production, marketing, and sale of jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>It typically takes students at least two years to complete an associate degree. Professional training in a specific area or technology is also available, and is often preferred by people already working in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates can work in many different parts of the industry, from a retail store setting, where they sell, repair, and manufacture jewelry, to\u00a0a larger organization in the manufacture and production of a commercial jewelry line, or even as an entrepreneur jeweler\/business owner who designs, produce, and sells their own original designs.<span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/continue.austincc.edu\/files\/registration\/converted-credit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click here for information on converting CE credit to college credit.\">Click here for information on converting CE credit to college credit.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/graduation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"find information on graduation here\">Click here for information on the graduation process.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2022&amp;deptcode=JEWL#HRGY1401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Click here to view jewelry course descriptions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;level1&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Jewelry Level 1 Certificate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This certificate will provide the student with training in the skills used in the jewelry industry. The student will learn essential methods for the production and repair of jewelry. All of the courses can be applied towards the Associate of Applied Science degree in Jewelry.<\/p>\n<p><span>Course Plan List: <a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"List of courses required\">List of courses required.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/IMG_4146.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_4146&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7671&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;associate&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Associate of Applied Science Degree in Jewelry<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This degree prepares the student for a career as a bench jewelry technician. It provides specialized focus on jewelry fabrication, stone-setting, lost wax casting, and repair. The coursework is designed to provide the student with skills necessary for a career in the jewelry industry.<\/p>\n<p><span>Course Plan List:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"List of courses required\">List of courses required.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/IMG_4147.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_4147&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7672&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;esc&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Jewelry Enhanced Skills Certificate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This certificate can be earned concurrently with or after completion of the AAS degree. The student will learn advanced casting, stonesetting, and repair techniques used in the jewelry industry.<\/p>\n<p><span>Course Plan List: <a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"List of courses required\">List of courses required.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/IMG_4150.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_4150&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2023&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCJWL&amp;apid=7986&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column ui-sortable et-animated--vb et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0 et-first-child et-last-child et_pb_with_border\" data-address=\"0.0.0\">\n<div class=\"et_fb_editing_enabled et_pb_text et_pb_module ui-sortable et_pb_text_0 et-animated--vb et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et-first-child et-last-child\" data-address=\"0.0.0.0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div data-shortcode-id=\"0.0.0.0-1650294714102\" data-quickaccess-editable=\"yes\" class=\"et-fb-popover-tinymce\">\n<div class=\"mce-content-body\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2023&amp;deptcode=JEWL#HRGY1401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Click here to view jewelry course descriptions\" style=\"color: #008080\">Click here to view Jewelry Course Descriptions.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-fb-mousetrap et-fb-mousetrap--module et-fb-mousetrap-pointer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-fb-mousetrap et-fb-mousetrap-move et-fb-mousetrap--row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_dropzone ui-sortable\" data-row-address=\"0.0\" data-zone-index=\"0\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Degrees and Certificates The ACC jewelry department provides unsurpassed technical training and industry relevance for students aspiring for a career as a creative, productive, and professional jeweler. 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