This 30-hour course is completely online with completion within 15 weeks. Students learn how to prepare a four-generation client research project that includes a written report.
January 13, 2026 to May 19, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to September 22, 2026, Online

This course provides a thorough introduction to the relatively young field of genetic research within a genealogical and ancestral context. Students will learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how it is used to resolve family history research cases. They will learn methodologies and best practices for Y chromosome (Ycs), mitochondrial (mtDNA) and autosomal DNA (atDNA) test results and how to apply this knowledge in extending and verifying traditional genealogical research.
January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026, Online
March 24, 2026 to May 19, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online

This course includes an introduction to the genealogical research process and the use of computers in genealogy. The focus is on organizing your research process, gathering family information, choosing a research goal and making a plan, finding records, collecting and properly documenting evidence, and evaluating that evidence to reach a conclusion. You will complete a 10-hour project of your choosing to demonstrate what you have learned.
January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026, Online
March 24, 2026 to May 19, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online

Students explore record groups and repositories which contain?U.S. genealogy sources linking families from 1850 to 1900. This course will train students to solve problems by evaluating evidence discovered in this research.
January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online

This course provides an in-depth study of sources, records, and methodologies beyond U.S. Genealogy Research I, and focusing on years prior to 1850. This course can be taken concurrently with WTGN 012 International Research I and/or WTGN 016 Tracing Immigrant Origins.
January 13, 2026 to May 5, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to September 22, 2026, Online