This degree provides students with an advanced understanding of family history research principles and practices. Students will learn advanced techniques, define a research problem, develop a research plan, gather information from documents, analyze evidence, and write conclusions. Students will use recognized professional standards and a variety of tools to complete research projects. They will be prepared to apply these research skills to various geographic specialty areas. This degree is developed and granted by BYU-Idaho.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

• Define a research problem through critical analysis of information.
• Develop a plan to effectively and efficiently solve a research problem.
• Gather information from documents relevant to the research problem.
• Analyze evidence to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Record conclusions using recognized professional standards and a variety of tools.
• Prepare for professional work in the genealogical field.

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