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California Colleges Offer Gambling Program

SAN DIEGO, California – As reported by the Chicago Tribune: "Here in the American Indian gaming capital of California, the casino and the campus have entered into a marriage of mutual financial benefit.

"Two local institutions of higher learning are planning certificate programs in gambling-ology to prepare students for jobs in one of the few growth industries in the state: Indian casinos.

"Grossmont College in El Cajon hopes next month to get approval to award a certificate of achievement for students finishing courses in the program Tribal Gaming: Culture and Policies. Officials at the two-year college hope the program will evolve into an associate of arts program, with units transferable to four-year colleges.

"Last week San Diego State University announced plans for courses leading to a professional certificate in casino gaming from the university's College of Extended Studies.

"…According to an economic analysis by the county government, the casinos attract more than 40,000 gamblers a day, have a cumulative payroll exceeding $270 million a year, spend $263 million a year on goods and services, employ more than 12,000 people--and have become major players in local politics and charities…"

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