- ONLINEFlexible schedules built for busy people like you
- LOW COSTSignificantly lower tuition plus additional scholarships available
- SPIRITUALLearn key doctrines surrounding family history
THREE OPTIONS
Certificate #1
Family History Research
15 credits- Basic Computer
- Paleography
- Research Methods
- Evidence Analysis
Certificate #2
Advanced Family History Research
15 credits- Genealogical Writing
- Geographic Research
- Genetic Genealogy
- Advanced Research
Associate Degree
Family History Research
60 credits- Genealogist career path
- Certificates 1 & 2
- General Education
- Religious Courses
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A blessing in every way
"I entered the program for personal reasons, wanting to further my ancestry. But in my first year of BYU-Pathway I started taking on clients. Eventually the clients poured in and I was able to get out of my regular job because being a professional forensic genealogist actually paid more."
Brett Lasay
Philippines
![Quote from former BYU-Pathway Worldwide student Angela of Argentina after taking the family history certificate course: When I obtained my associate degree in Family History Research, I was immediately offered a promotion that increased my responsibilities; it jumped me two pay scales and significantly improved my payment. The Lord strengthened me to reach my educational goals.](https://byu-pathway.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f382189/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x800+0+0/resize/600x600!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbyu-pathway-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2Fcb%2F9e4e5f86408782de85efac9280e6%2Fangela-ponce-final-square.jpg)
Exactly what I was looking for
"When I obtained my associate degree in Family History Research, I was immediately offered a promotion that increased my responsibilities. The promotion jumped me two pay scales and significantly improved my income. The Lord has strengthened me to reach my educational goals."
Angela Ponce
Argentina
![Quote from former BYU-Pathway Worldwide student Asif Tufail about family history associate degree: At one time I lacked confidence with my education because I dropped out of school after intermediate in Pakistan. Now I am able to help others in the Church in family history to find their ancestors and guide them to do this sacred work. I encourage those who have stopped their education for any reason to continue wherever they may be and whatever their circumstances are in.](https://byu-pathway.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7af7dec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x800+0+0/resize/600x600!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbyu-pathway-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3c%2F7c%2F6337f8e9458baa1b0f27f460a10a%2Fasif-tufail-final-square.jpg)
Hope for a better future
“I once lacked confidence with my education because I dropped out of school in Pakistan. Now I am able to help others in the Church in family history to find their ancestors and guide them to do this sacred work. I don't think I could find any other program that could have the same impact in my life like BYU-Pathway. One of the wonderful things that BYU-Pathway offers is education opportunities for those who have little hope for education and a better future.”
Asif Tufail
Pakistan
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There is never a perfect time to finish your degree. There will always be things that make it hard, but you can do hard things. I learned exactly what I needed to learn and it not only helped me academically, it helped me in my life!
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