Certificate in Genealogy and Family History
(Autumn, UW Campus, Seattle)
Developed in partnership with the UW History Department

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Next program starts: Autumn 2010

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Learn to unearth new facts about your ancestors and view the information within the political, economic, and social changes that shaped communities of that time. Focus in depth on a selected project to better understand the course of your ancestors' lives and the lives of the subsequent family members. Uncover fascinating stories not just about your past, but also about the forces and people behind societal transformations.

What the Program Covers

  • Genealogical research and techniques within the context of family history
  • Records, photography conservation and interpretation, and software tools
  • Oral history and interviewing techniques
  • Location and interpretation of historical records
  • Immigration, ethnicity, social structure, and demographic changes
  • Development and completion of a research project

Benefits

You will have preserved a vital part of your family's individual and collective past and know how to use a range of research tools and techniques.

Who Should Register

Level: All Experience Levels

  • Individuals interested in preserving their family history
  • Teachers, librarians, and others interested family history and historical research

If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.