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* = Required courses   OL = Online Courses 
Required Genealogy Courses (21 credit hours)
GEN 1010 Intro to Genealogical Research* OL
GEN 1015 Finding Your American Family* OL
GEN 1016 Tracing Immigrant Ancestry* OL
GEN 1030 Genealogy Tools for Computers* OL
GEN 1035 Internet Skills for Genealogists* OL
GEN 1110 Genealogy Writing & Publishing* OL
GEN 1150 Preparing for Your Credential (In Development)
Genealogy Electives (9 credit hours)
GEN 1020 Breaking the Code
GEN 1530 Using DNA in Your Search
GEN 1600 Working as a Professional
GEN 2010 Professional Symposium
Other Electives
ANTH 1010 Cultural & Human Exp. OL
HIST 1300 Colonial Latin America
HIST 1310 Mod Latin America
HIST 1500 World History to 1500
HIST 1501 World History Since 1500
HIST 2700 US History to 1865 OL
HIST 2710 US History since 1865 OL
LT 1010 Intro to Library Services OL
LT 1200 Public and Information Services OL
LT 1500 Library Technical Services OL
All courses are designed to give students the knowledge and research skills necessary to conduct genealogical research at a professional level.

GEN 1010 Intro to Genealogical Research 3 cr.
In this course, students will be introduced to family history research methods, sources, and organizational concepts (both electronic and traditional) for finding ancestors who lived between 1850 to the present time.

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GEN 1015 Finding Your American Family 3 cr.
This course will provide an in-depth study of sources and records used to document and verify family history and genealogies dealing mainly with the US.

GEN 1016 Tracing Immigrant Ancestry 3 cr.
This course addresses methodologies for extending family lines beyond the U.S. to Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Scandinavia, Mexico, Europe and/or Canada.

GEN 1020 Breaking the Code 1 cr. (In Development)
Students are taught to unravel the paleographical difficulties associated with older records that could most help them progress further in their research.

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GEN 1030 Genealogy Tools for Computers 3 cr.
This course will be an introduction to the use of computers in genealogy, including the features and functions of major database programs, auxiliary software and appropriate peripherals.

GEN 1035 Internet Skills for Genealogists 3 cr.
Students will be introduced to the use of the Internet in genealogy, including access to the various archives and repositories of information available.

GEN 1110 Genealogical Publishing 3 cr.
This course will be an introduction to standards in genealogical writing, reporting, documentation and presentation of genealogical data.

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GEN 1150 Preparing for Your Credential 3 cr. (In Development)
A course designed to prepare students for accreditation or certification in genealogical research.

GEN 1530 Using DNA In Your Search 1 cr. (In Development)
An introduction to DNA as it relates to genealogy research and how it can be a tool for solving some formerly unsolvable relationship issues.

GEN 1600 Working as a Professional  3 cr.
Students will learn about various career options and the specifics of credentialing as a genealogist.

GEN 2010 Professional Symposium 3 cr.
This course will present a forum where students will be introduced to topics of current interest and worth in the field of genealogy.

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