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13

Lessons
28

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Assignments
9

Hours
average time
0.9

CEUs
2,674

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Course Description

Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. According to some experts, nearly 75% of Americans are interested in discovering their family history. There are many reasons for this: some people are interested in learning more about their heritage, others want to preserve their family's history for future generations, while still others become involved as a means of spending time with older relatives. Whatever the reason, based on the number of books, web sites, and software programs devoted to this topic, there is widespread interest that continues to grow.

While taking on the task of researching your family tree can appear – and in many cases actually be – a daunting task, it is far from impossible. Thanks to the increasing availability of information online, many people can easily conduct a great deal of their research from the comforts of their own home. In this course, we will present tips and strategies for beginning the process of constructing your family tree. In addition to describing the various records and sources available for finding information, we will help you to understand some basic genealogy terms and tools. We will also discuss the steps that you can take to permanently preserve your family's records and history.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Genealogy

Simply put, genealogy is the study of family history. Make no mistake however, genealogy is anything but simple. 28 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Take Poll: Why Genealogy?
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: Why Genealogy
Complete Exam: Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Getting Started

Chances are, you didn't wake up this morning and think, "Gee, I think I'll take an online genealogy course today." 30 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: National Archives
Take Poll: New or Seasoned?
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Planning it Out
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 : Getting Started

Lesson 3: Sorting It All Out

Feeling overwhelmed yet? If you are, don't despair, because in this lesson, we will show you how to begin to get a handle on the information you have gathered so far and begin to get it organized. 29 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Article: Sample Pedigree Chart
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Charting it Out
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 : Sorting it all Out

Lesson 4: Looking for Clues

Contrary to what you may believe, it is not always necessary to conduct an extensive search for information about your family's past. 28 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Photographs galore
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 ：Looking for Clues

Lesson 5: Official Records (Part 1)

Official records-those records kept by local municipalities, churches, and other entities, represent the most accurate source of information. 29 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Record Sources
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Official Records: Part 1

Lesson 6: Official Records (Part 2)

In this lesson, we continue looking at some of the most common sources of information that can help you piece together your family tree. 27 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Search Practice
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 : Official Records, Part 2

Lesson 7: Official Records (Part 3)

As you may have guessed based on the amount of time we have devoted to this topic, there is a wealth of information available in official records. 30 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Land Records Search
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 : Official Records, Part 3

Lesson 8: Learning from Others

As you can probably imagine, the Internet has made networking with genealogists from around the world nearly effortless. 30 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Joining Lists
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 : Learning from Others

Lesson 9: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Let's face it, if you're new to all of this, you are bound to make a few mistakes along the road to filling out your family tree. And if you do, don't worry - most of them are fixable. 30 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Making Mistakes
Complete Exam: Lesson 9 : Avoiding Common Mistakes

Lesson 10: Dealing With Dead Ends

Even with all the resources available, chances are that you are going to hit at least one roadblock in your quest to fill in your family tree. 28 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Take Poll: Road Blocks
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Problems Encountered
Complete Exam: Lesson 10 : Dealing with Dead-ends

Lesson 11: Handling Special Situations

Up to this point, we've been proceeding with the "one size fits all" approach -- meaning that there is nothing atypical about your family tree. But, we all know that the world - and its inhabitants - are far from "one size fits all." 29 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Handling Special Situations
Complete Exam: Lesson 11 : Handling Special Situations

Lesson 12: Keeping It All Organized

In the last 11 lessons, we've covered a great deal of ground, and have given you plenty of direction for researching your family tree. 30 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment: Organization
Complete Exam: Lesson 12 : Keeping it All Organized

Lesson 13: Family Histories

For many genealogists, the ultimate goal is writing a family history. As daunting as that task may sound, there are ways to turn that goal into a reality. In this lesson, we will discuss how to write and publish your family history. 108 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Article: Writing Your Family History
Take Poll: Let us know what you think of this course
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Discovery at Family Gatherings
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment: Making a Plan
Complete Exam: Lesson 13: Family Histories
Complete: The Final Exam

456

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe how to begin the process of researching your genealogy.
Describe where to look for clues.
Describe where and how to find official records kept by local municipalities, churches, and other entities.
Describe using technology to connect with other people that have information you need.
Describe how to avoid common mistakes.
Know how to write and publish your family history, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Genealogy 101

Course Number: 7550451

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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UniversalClass.com > History > Historical Studies

Course Type: How To (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 0.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: C. Michael McKenna

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Student Testimonials

"It was a wonderful overview of genealogy. It really helped me make a plan for what will work for me. Very good instructor, very helpful and real." -- Michelle W.
"The parts about when you reach a wall- that is, in the case of adoption, ethnic research and Jewish roots was excellent. Actually, it is hard to say anything was better than another as I felt there was much about the course that was needful, informant and pertinent to what I am doing on my job." -- Treasure S.
"As an air Force librarian I strongly recommemnd this course and others to my patrons." -- Renee T.
"Instructor was extremely helpful and enthusiatic about the topic." -- Donna S.
"I found him pleasent and professional with a great sense of humor." -- Mike T.
"The instructor was outstanding. The speed with which he graded the lessons and quizzes was far better than I had expected. With each lesson submitted he inserted comments and remarks which were presonalized to my lesson and were greatly appreciated." -- Frank B.
"I learned new aspects of researching my family history that I hadn't considered." -- Jill T.
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