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Certificate in Genealogy & Family History

Approved by the UW History Department.

Certificates » Genealogy & Family History
Program Features
  • 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
Who Should Apply
  • Individuals interested in preserving their family history
  • Teachers, librarians and others interested family history and historical research
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.
Key Outcomes
You will know how to use a range of research tools and techniques in both genealogy and history to preserve your family’s individual and collective past.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details UW Seattle 4390
Course Dates Days Instructor
Genealogy & Family History Sep 26 - Dec 5, 2013 Th Little, Rigali
Research Sources & Strategies Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2014 Th Little, Rigali
Research Seminar in Genealogy & Family History Apr 3 - Jun 5, 2014 Th Little, Rigali
Autumn 2012  Details UW Seattle 3926 Closed
Course Dates Days Instructor
Genealogy & Family History Sep 27 - Dec 6, 2012 Th Little, Rigali
Research Sources & Strategies Jan 10 - Mar 14, 2013 Th Little, Rigali
Research Seminar in Genealogy & Family History Apr 4 - Jun 6, 2013 Th Little, Rigali
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