In this career path, you will be receiving an associate degree in family history research from BYU-Idaho, supported by BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
Learn more about a career in family history
Why choose a career in family history?
- Become a competent genealogist and family historian
- Teach family history skills
- Gain writing and archival experience
What skills do I need to succeed in family history?
- Define research problems through critical analysis
- Develop a plan to solve research problems
- Gather relevant information from documents
- Analyze evidence to reach appropriate conclusions
- Record professional conclusions with a variety of tools
What types of jobs can I get in family history?
- Genealogical researcher
- Genealogical educator
- Data entry
In many areas of the world, especially outside the United States and Canada, there are not many job opportunities in this field. As you develop your career plan, research your chosen field in the local area to make sure this degree will help you reach your goals.
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