Heritage Genealogical College Catalog

Heritage Genealogical College

Catalog

 

Accreditation and Affiliations                                                                   2

Facilities and Faculty                                                                                  2

Mission Statement                                                                                     3

Admissions                                                                                                 4

College Calendar                                                                                        6

Tuition and Fees                                                                                         7

Discontinuance                                                                                           9

Academic Standards                                                                                  11

Grading and Records                                                                                 12

Graduation                                                                                                  14

Associate, Bachelor, and Certificate Degree Requirements                  15                                 

General Education Program                                                                       19

Genealogical Research Specialties                                                              21

Minor in History                                                                                            22

Course Descriptions for each Genealogy Specialty                                   22

Home Study Courses                                                                                     25

Intensive Genealogy Research Internships                                                25

Applications                                                                                                   29

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Heritage Genealogical College

1449 East 3300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

Phone: (801) 483-1015

 

 

REGISTERED UNDER

THE UTAH POST SECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT

(Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code)

 

Registration under the Utah Post-secondary Proprietary School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution.  It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements.  This may be done by calling the prospective school and employer.

 

The institution is not accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. 

 

Heritage Genealogical College has a small library of genealogical materials as well as one microfilm readers for inter-library loan of microfilms between colleges and universities. Our instructional programs consist of the Certificate Program in Genealogical Research, the Associate of Arts Degree in Genealogical Research, and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Genealogical Research with a History Minor.

 

Facilities and Equipment Used

 

Heritage Genealogical College has a physical business office at 1449 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT  84106.  However, students do not come to this office.  Students are taught through MOODLE, a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).  In addition, students meet together via BigBlueButtonBN, a virtual classroom, for live web Internet instruction.  Students may remain at home while obtaining their education through Heritage Genealogical College and have the flexibility of online courses as well as the ability to view recordings of online classes they may not have been able to attend in person.

 

Faculty

 

Faculty are being selected based on experience in genealogical research and teaching skills. At present, genealogists with a proven minimum of 20 years experience in genealogical research are being considered or those who are obtaining training through Heritage Genealogical College.  Current faculty are:

 

Rex Biggers, BS from Brigham Young University, major in Computer Graphics, minor in French.  He lived in France for two years and has taught French at Heritage Genealogical College since 2011 when needed.  

 

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Jeanette K B Daniels, B.S, cum laude, 1976 Brigham Young University in Early Childhood Education; Accredited Genealogist through The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1977 to 2003 in Southern United States Genealogical Research and 1995 to 2005 in Norwegian Genealogical Research.  Jeanette Daniels first began doing genealogical research in 1971.  She has helped develop and taught several of the genealogical research courses for Heritage Genealogical College and Salt

Lake Community College. She also is the Danish and Scandinavian language instructor at Heritage

Genealogical College.  She has gone through the entire HGC program and has earned her Certificate, 2003-2004 Heritage Genealogical College; A.A. 2005, Heritage Genealogical College; and B.A., 2008, Heritage Genealogical College.

 

Paul N Daniels, B.A., from the University of Utah 1974; B.S. Science from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine), Chicago, Illinois, 1979; DPM Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine through the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine), Chicago, Illinois, 1979; President of Heritage Genealogical College, 2000 to present.  Paul Daniels has been involved in genealogy since 1984 with Know Your Heritage Organization.  He also has developed and taught genealogical computer and genetic courses for Heritage Genealogical College and Salt Lake Community College.

 

Hannelore Horten, native of Germany, German Language and German Paleography Specialist in reading and translating old German documents and translating German to English.  She has worked at Heritage Genealogical College since 2010.

 

Mary Petty, B.A., History from Brigham Young University 1972; Heritage Genealogical College, B.A. Genealogical Research 2008.  Worked with husband, James W. Petty, AG, CG for 48 years in their genealogical research business. Heirlines Family History and Genealogy.

 

Richard W. Price, M.A., Family and Local History from Brigham Young University.  Richard Woodruff Price is an Accredited Genealogist in English research.  He specializes in the research problems of English-descended families, with special emphasis on Colonial Immigration and Norfolk families.  He has been involved in genealogy professionally since 1969, making regular research trips to England, Wales, Scotland, Germany, as well as many United States archives since 1974.  He was a contributing author to The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy and has presented papers for the National Genealogical Society and Utah Genealogical Association conferences.  He was a founder and president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and president of Utah Genealogical Association, Professional Chapter.  He was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Family and Local History from Brigham Young University.  His thesis studied English child naming patterns 1558-1740. 

Mission Statement

Heritage Genealogical College originally began as the educational branch of Know Your Heritage Organization, a non-profit organization founded in 1984 for the purpose of strengthening families through genealogical research and education.  Heritage Genealogical College was founded in 2000 to provide genealogical education in order to give validity to the profession of genealogy.  Heritage Genealogical College is currently a proprietary school in the State of Utah. 

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Heritage Genealogical College’s curriculum has been developed to give students (upon successful completion of a degree in genealogical research) a professional level in genealogical research skills in a desired geographic area of research.  A history minor has also been built in to the curriculum because the study of and understanding of history as it applies to the lives to those who lived in a particular time period is extremely important to the study of genealogical research.  Even the general education requirements have been selected because of relevance to the genealogical research process.  The entire curriculum has been selected to give students a choice of a variety of professional career opportunities.  These career opportunities include:

Genetic/Medical Genealogical Research

Legal/Missing Heirs Genealogical Research

Tracing Ancestry/Professional Genealogist

Historian

Editor or Writer of Historical or Genealogical Publications

Teacher of Genealogical Research and/or History

Heritage Genealogical College has also been founded to bring high ethical research standards to the profession of genealogical research.

 

Admissions

 

Admissions Policy:  Students of either sex and of any race, creed, religion, age, or national origin are accepted for admission to Heritage Genealogical College.

Important Notice:  When admissions applications reach the maximum number allowed by the Heritage Genealogical College Board (even if this occurs before the semester deadline date), the Admissions Office will only consider applications for the next possible semester.  The maximum class size at this time has yet to be determined per projected graduating class.  All courses except some Internships are available on the Internet.  The Internet classes are open to students who qualify for admission.

Deadlines and Fees:  In general, enrollment priority is determined by the order in which completed applications are received.  Applications are normally filed from three to nine months prior to the term for which admission is desired.  Following are deadlines for filing applications.  When the deadline falls on a weekend, no late-handling fees are assessed on applications received the Monday following the deadline.

The collection of prepaid or unearned tuition and fees must be limited to four months of training, plus

registration or start-up costs not to exceed $200 or an alternative amount that the institution can demonstrate to have spent in undertaking a student’s instruction.

 

Fall Semester                          April 4 (extended to August 15, 2022 if classes are not full)

Winter Semester                     December 20 (extended to January 18, 2023 if classes are not full)

Spring/Summer Semester       February 9 (extended to May 15, 2023 if classes are not full)

 

A $30 processing fee is required with all first-time applications.  Applications, accepted after the deadline, are assessed an additional $15 late handling fee and are not considered for that semester until all fees are paid and all credentials are received in the Admissions Office.  Fees are non-refundable and are subject to change without prior notice.

 

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Notification of Status:  Applications are reviewed after all required materials are received, and applicants are notified of their admission status as soon as possible.  Students denied admission have

the option of requesting a personal interview and review of their credentials with a member of the Heritage Genealogical College Board.  A student whose denial is sustained after such a review may continue the appeal.  If there are unusual circumstances that make your grades or ACT test scores less than your learning potential, please indicate that on your application or in your appeal.

 

Conditions of Admission:  Admission granted prior to high school graduation is contingent upon satisfactory completion of graduation requirements and is revoked if the student does not graduate or if final work is not satisfactory.  The offer of admission is valid only for the semester indicated.  Applicants for a particular semester who do not attend that term and then wish to be considered for a subsequent semester must submit a renewal application and appropriate fee to the Admissions Office.

 

Freshman Student Admission:  Students apply for admission by completing an Admission Form by the above deadlines with the $30.00 application fee along with sending either an ACT score or SAT score and high school transcripts.  In general, no high school GPA less than 2.0 will be admitted.  ACT

and SAT test scores are considered on an individual basis and any unusual circumstances that would make your ACT or SAT test scores less than your learning potential should be noted on your Admission Form.

 

Minority or Other Special Consideration Applicants:  Ethnic minority or other special consideration applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission may request that the Heritage Genealogical College Board review their application and supporting credentials.  Special consideration may be given to those students believed to have a great academic potential than test scores and GPA may indicate.

 

Admission of Non-High School Graduates:  An applicant who has not completed requirements for high school graduation but whose high school class has graduated may be admitted by review and acceptance of the Heritage Genealogical College Board.  The requirements for this approval require:  1) a transcript of any high school credits earned must be filed, 2) the applicant is beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance, as prescribed by Utah law (See Rule R152-34-4(3) of the Utah administrative Code, and 3) the applicant must pass the GED with an average score of 55 and with no individual score below 50.  An ACT test score must also be submitted.

 

Transfer Student Admission:  An application for admission, a processing fee, and supporting credentials must be filed with the Admissions Office by the published deadlines described earlier in this section.  Applications received after deadlines are subject to the late handling fee.  Official

transcripts must be mailed directly to the Heritage Genealogical College Admissions Office form the records office of all colleges or universities previously attended.  Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the College and are not returned; policy does not permit Heritage Genealogical College to duplicate transcripts from other universities or colleges or to return a transcript to a student.  If the student seeking transfer admission has completed less than 30 semester hours of acceptable transfer work, a high school transcript and ACT or SAT test scores are required.

 

Applicants with 30 semester hours or more of transferable work and a cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5 or higher are likely to be admitted.  Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.35 to 2.49 may be admitted.  Those with a cumulative GPA below 2.35 will likely be denied.  The Heritage Genealogical College Board will review additional information for applicants requesting special consideration.

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Transfer credit earned in residence at other accredited collegiate institutions is normally accepted for advanced standing if the work is parallel in nature to programs offered at this college, and if grades of C- or better have been earned in the credited courses.  No transfer credit toward a bachelor’s degree is allowed for courses graded below C-.  The transfer evaluation and summary of transfer credit is subject to audit and re-evaluation.

                                                            

Please note that an associate of applied science degree does not automatically clear general education requirements.

 

College Calendar

 

Heritage Genealogical College 2022- 2023.  Applications for Fall semester will normally be taken until April 4, 2022.  However, this has been extended to August 15, 2022, if classes are not full.  Internet courses (Home Study) follow the regular semester schedule.

 

Fall Semester 2022

 

April 4, 2022                                      Admission application deadline for all new students planning to register for Fall Semester

April 15, 2022                                    Fall semester registration materials emailed.  Students may not register before their assigned registration time.

August 15, 2022                                Late registration begins.

August 23, 2022                                 Classes begin.

September 5, 2022                             Labor Day holiday (no classes)

September 30, 2022                          Last day to drop classes.

September 30, 2022                           Last day to add classes, submit CN/NC forms or withdraw from classes without tuition penalty.

September 20, 2022                           Late registration ends.

September 20, 2022                           Fall semester tuition and fees due.

November 21-25, 2022                      Thanksgiving holiday (no classes)

November 28, 2022                           Last day to reverse CR/NC grading option

December 16, 2022                            Classes end.

December 12-16, 2022                      Final examination period

 

Winter Semester 2023

 

December 24, 2022                           Admission application deadline for all new students planning to register for Winter Semester

December 24, 2022                            Winter semester registration materials emailed.  Students may not register before their assigned registration time.

January 9, 2023                                Late registration begins.

January 9, 2023                                 Classes begin.

January 16, 2023                               Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (no classes)

January 18, 2023                               Last day to add classes, submit CN/NC forms or withdraw from classes without tuition penalty.

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January 18, 2023                               Late registration ends.

January 18, 2023                              Last day to drop classes.

January 30, 2023                              Winter semester tuition and fees due.

February 20, 2023                             President’s Day holiday (no classes)

April 29, 2023                                    Last day to reverse CR/NC grading option

May 4, 2023                                       Classes end.

April 29-May 4, 2023                        Final examination period

 

Spring/Summer Semester 2023

 

February 9, 2023                              Admission application deadline for all new students planning to register for Spring/Summer Semester (extended to May 10, 2023 if classes are not full)

April 29, 2023                                    Spring/Summer semester registration materials emailed.  Students may not register before their assigned registration time.

May 5, 2023                                      Late registration begins.

May 15, 2023                                     Classes begin.

May 26, 2023                                     Spring/Summer semester tuition and fees due

May 29, 2023                                     Memorial Day holiday (no classes)

June 19, 2023                                     Juneteenth holiday (no classes)

June 20, 2023                                     Late registration ends.

June 20, 2023                                    Last day to drop classes.

June 20, 2023                                     Spring/Summer tuition and fees due.

July 4, 2023                                        July 4th holiday (no classes)

July 29, 2023                                      Last day to reverse CR/NC grading option

August 5, 2023                                   Classes end.

August 3-5, 2023                                Final examination period

 

Tuition and Fees                                                       Tuition and Fees

For Fall Semester, 2022                                            For Winter Semester, 2023

College Undergraduate                                            College Undergraduate

 

Hour(s)/Cost                                                               Hour(s)/Cost
1          $275.00                                                           1          $275.00
2          $350.00                                                           2          $350.00
3          $430.00                                                           3          $430.00
4          $510.00                                                           4          $510.00

5          $590.00                                                           5          $590.00

6          $650.00                                                           6          $650.00

7          $750.00                                                           7          $750.00

8          $830.00                                                           8          $830.00

9          $910.00                                                           9          $910.00

10        $989.00                                                           10        $989.00

 

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11        $1,185.00                                                        11        $1,185.00

12-18   $1,265.00                                                        12-18   $1,265.00

19        $1,345.00                                                        19        $1,345.00

20        $1,425.00                                                        20        $1.425.00

21        $1,505.00                                                        21        $1.505.00

 

Tuition and Fees

For Spring/Summer Semester, 2023

College Undergraduate

 

Hour(s)/Cost
1          $275.00
2          $350.00
3          $430.00
4          $510.00
5          $590.00
6          $650.00
7          $750.00
8          $830.00
9          $910.00
10        $989.00
11        $1,185.00
12-18   $1,265.00
19        $1,345.00
20        $1,425.00
21        $1,505.00

 

An estimate of total tuition cost for 127 semester credit hours over a four-year period is approximately $12,500 to $13,000. Required textbook prices are not included and could be approximately $200.00 to $400.00 per semester depending upon classes taken.

 

The collection of prepaid or unearned tuition and fees must be limited to four months of training, plus registration or start-up costs not to exceed $200 or an alternative amount that the institution can demonstrate to have spent in undertaking a student’s instruction.

 

Students may pay tuition over a five-month period of time.  No interest is charged to the student for doing this.  The first payment is not due until three weeks after the semester begins, then each month a payment of 1/5 of the total tuition is due.  The last payment is due just before the beginning of the next semester and after the end of the semester payments began.  Heritage Genealogical College’s courses are less than four months in length.  Students may also pay full tuition three weeks after the semester has begun. 

 

Refund Rate Schedule 

                                                            Tuition Charge            Tuition Refunded

Before first day of class                                  None                           100%

First week of classes                                       10%                               95%

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Second week of classes                                   15%                               85%

Third week of classes                                      20%                               80%

Fourth week of classes                                    25%                               75%

Fifth week of classes                                       30%                               70%

Sixth week of classes                                      35%                               65%

Seventh week of classes                                  40%                               60%

Eighth week of classes                                    45%                               55%

Ninth week of classes                                     50%                               50%

Tenth week of classes                                     55%                               45%

Thereafter                                                        100%                           None

 

Refund for Class Fees – Class fee refunds are based on the same schedule as listed for tuition refunds.

 

Miscellaneous Fees and Fines

 

Admission evaluation fee (non-refundable)                                       $30.00

  First day of classes                                                                            None

  Second day of classes                                                                       None

  Third day of classes                                                                             3.00

 

Discontinuance

 

To withdraw from Heritage Genealogical College, students who have registered for classes must officially discontinue.  Please contact the Admissions Office to do this.  Students who have registered for classes and paid tuition must officially discontinue to drop classes and initiate a tuition refund.  Students who have registered for classes but have not paid tuition must also discontinue.  If these students do not withdraw before the start of classes, they will be billed for tuition up to the official date of discontinuance.  If discontinuing during or after the sixth week of the semester, obtain signatures of individual class instructors (student is now responsible for grades earned in class).  The instructor will

indicate an official withdrawal (W) or an academically failing (WF) withdrawal grade.  Students who leave the College under emergency conditions and subsequently do not return still have the responsibility to discontinue before the discontinuance deadline.  Official termination can be completed by contacting the Admissions Office at the earliest possible time.

 

Placement Assistance will be offered by informing students of employment opportunities available at the time of graduation.

 

Refund Policy for Both Withdrawn and Dismissed Students:

 

Tuition Adjustment – Status Change Between Part-Time and Full-Time

 

After classes begin, a part-time student who increases the number of credit hours and remains a part-time student must pay tuition for these additional hours on the day they are added.  If this is not done, a late fee may be assessed.  A change to full-time status requires that additional tuition be paid, plus the late fee.

 

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A full-time student dropping to part-time student who decreases credit hours may be entitled to a tuition refund.  A refund request must be initiated by the student. A full refund of the difference between full-time assessment and part-time assessment will be allowed until the scheduled last day for adding classes.  Refunds for courses dropped after that date will be subject to the refund rate schedule listed under tuition Charge/Refund – Discontinuance.

 

Late Tuition Payment Fee

 

Late tuition payment fees will be assessed full-time and part-time students for failure to pay tuition by scheduled deadlines.  The late fee will also be assessed students who pay less than full-time tuition by the deadline but who are then or late become registered for full-time status.  Fall semester deadline for paying full tuition is January 4, 2023 and Winter semester deadline is June 9, 2023.  Spring/Summer semester deadline for paying full tuition is September 2023.

 

Semester

  Before semester begins                       $50.00

  After semester begins                            90.00

 

Students whose tuition check is dishonored by the bank will be charged the late fee in effect at the time the check is redeemed.

 

Tuition Charge/Refund – Discontinuance

 

When a student officially discontinues from the college, a partial refund of tuition and fees paid may be appropriate.  Any refund due will be paid by check, through the mail, approximately 10 days from the date on which the student requests discontinuance.  Any unpaid college charges will be deducted from the refund amount.  If a student discontinues or drops in status form full-time to part-time and has received a loan, any institutional refund due the student, will be returned to the lending institution through which the student received the loan.

 

Refund Policy for Both Withdrawn and Dismissed Students:

 

A three-business-day cooling-off period, commencing with the day an enrollment agreement with the applicant is signed or an initial deposit or payment toward tuition and fees of the institution is made, until midnight of the third business day following such date or from the date that the student first visits the institution, whichever is later, during which time the contract may be rescinded and all monies paid refunded.  Evidence of personal appearance at the institution or deposit of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means shall be deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling-off period.  The cooling-off period may not end prior to midnight of the third business day after the latest of the following days:  (i) the day the student signs an enrollment agreement; (ii) the day the student pays the institution an initial deposit or first payment toward tuition and fees; or (iii) the day that the student first visits the institution, if the program lasts more than 30 consecutive calendar days.

 

A student enrolled in a correspondence institution may withdraw from enrollment following the cooling-off period, prior to submission by the student of any lesson materials or prior to receipt of course materials, whichever comes first, and effective upon deposit of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means, and the institution shall he entitled to retain no more than $200 in tuition or fees as registration charges or an alternative amount that the institution can demonstrate to have been expended in preparation for that particular student’s enrollment.

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Any student who withdraws after the three-business-day cooling-off period or after a student enrolled in internet courses has submitted lesson materials or been in receipt of course materials will have to pay tuition to cover expenses for any books, supplies, etc. or for any instructor who has graded his/her work.  All tuition will be returned to the student who has paid and changed his mind during the three-day cooling-off period.  If a student withdraws after the three-day cooling-off period, all monies not spent in paying instructors or for books or supplies, etc. will be returned.

 

A pay-as-you-learn payment schedule that limits a student’s prospective contractual obligation(s), at any one time, to the institution for tuition and fees to four months of training, plus registration or startup costs not to exceed $200 or an alternative amount the institution can demonstrate to have spent in undertaking a student’s instruction

 

NOTE:  Late fees are not refundable.   The amount of the refund a student will receive is based on the date a student reports such discontinuance to Heritage Genealogical College.  The following rates apply to tuition.

 

Debt Collection Fees

Students’ past-due debts are referred to a collection agency if the debt cannot be collected within a reasonable time.  In addition to paying the debt, the student debtor will be required to

 

pay the collection agency fees before obtaining a release of a financial hold on his or her transcript or before being considered for readmission. Also, eligibility for graduation may be delayed of denied.                                   

Academic Standards

 

Dean’s List:  Students who earn a 3.5 GPA or better for a least 12 graded credit hours for an academic semester are placed on the dean’s list.

 

Minimum GPA:  All undergraduate students are required to maintain a cumulative GP of at least 2.0 – C average.  Transfer students should be aware that the cumulative GPA is computed only on the basis of Heritage Genealogical College course work. 

 

Probation/Registration Holds:  A student who fails to maintain a cumulative GPA or at least 2.0 is placed on scholastic probation.  Students whose most recent semester and cumulative GPA are below 2.0 have a hold placed on their future registration.  The College will notify the student prior to the next registration period and will let the student know what he or she must do to clear it.  If a student with a probationary GPA is permitted to register, conditions may be prescribed under which such registration is allowed.

 

Student Conduct:  A student is to refrain from inappropriate behaviors such as:  smoking in class, using profanity when speaking, or failing to maintain basic hygiene (cleanliness) when attending in-person classes.  Any student who fails to conduct themselves appropriately will be warned twice before being dismissed from the classroom and dropped from that class.  Re-entry is allowed once student has signed a student conduct agreement with the instructor.

 

Readmission of Probation Students:  Probation students must initiate the readmission process at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester they plan to attend.

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Suspension:  A student whose semester GPA is below 2.0 for three semesters while the cumulative grade point average has been continuously below 2.0, is subject to suspension for two semesters.  In extenuating circumstances, students may appeal the suspension to the Heritage Genealogical College Board.  Students who wish to return to the College after their suspension period must petition to the Heritage Genealogical College Board no later than two months before the beginning of the semester they wish to attend.

 

Grading and Records

 

Grade point averages are computed by assigning numeric values to the letter grades:

 

Letter Grade Values

 

A                     4.0                   A-                    3.7                   B+                    3.4

B                      3.0                   B-                    2.7                   C+                    2.4

C                      2.0                   C-                    1.7                   D+                   1.4

D                     1.0                   D-                    0.7                   F                      0.0

 

W, UW, I, IF, WF all received 0.0 grades.

 

The grade given in a course is the teacher’s evaluation of the student’s performance, achievement, and understanding in that subject as covered in the class.  The following adjectives indicate the meaning of the letter grades:

 

                                                A                     Excellent

                                                B                      Good

                                                C                      Satisfactory

                                                D                     Minimum Passing

                                                F                      Failure

 

If a student withdraws officially from a class during the first ten class days of a semester, the permanent record will not show a registration for that class. If the student properly withdraws from a class between the eleventh and twenty-fifth class days of a semester, the record will be marked W withdrawal.

 

A WF grade will be given if a student petitions to withdraw from a class after the deadline and he or she is failing the class at that time.

 

A UW grade indicates that a student unofficially withdrew or stopped attending a class and did not officially withdraw with the Registration Office.  An instructor should give a UW when a student stops attending a class before the non-academic emergency deadline of a semester and does not take the final exam.  In addition, if an instructor fails to assign a student a letter grade on the grade roll, the student will automatically receive the grade UW.  The UW is calculated in the GPA as a failing grade.

 

The letter grade I (Incomplete) is given on a contractual basis with the instructors for students who are eligible to complete the work in a prescribed time period.  An incomplete is only given when extenuating circumstances (serious illness, death in the immediate family, etc.) occur after the twelfth week of a semester.  The Incomplete Grade Contract must accompany the grade roll. Or the grade will be changed to an F.

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An Incomplete is never given when one is failing or has failed the course.  The instructor should indicate a specific length of time in which the student must complete the incomplete, not to exceed one year.  Class attendance in a subsequent semester or re-registration is not permitted to make up the incomplete.  In some special instances, such as a lab class, attendance may be required for the portion of the class or lab section missed.  Once the work has been completed, the instructor should complete the portion for the Incomplete Grade Contract, showing the grade earned and submit the form to the Records Office.                                      

An Incomplete is computed in the grade point average as a failing grade until the course work has been completed and the official grade has been submitted by the instructor.

 

The grade IF indicates that the time period for completing the incomplete grade has expired.  The IF grade is computed as a failing grade.

 

All classes except internships, apprenticeships, and those requiring outside research to complete are on-line.  Students enrolled in the in-person classes are expected to attend at least 90% of those unless some other arrangement is made with the Instructor.  With most of the information on-line for those enrolled in-person, there is flexibility with attendance.  Your attendance and being tardy do not count as part of your grade.   As a courtesy to instructors, students are expected to inform instructors that they will not be in attendance before class begins.

 

Records

 

The Records Office is the official guardian of all permanent records of all academic work done at the College.  The office is also responsible for issuing official transcripts of credit.  Official transcripts include only courses completed through Heritage Genealogical College. 

 

Classification of Students

 

At the beginning of each semester, students are classified for that semester as follows:

 

            Credit Hours Earned/Classification

1-30  Freshman

31-61 Sophomore

62-91 Junior

92 and over, Senior

 

Student Records Policy

 

Student educational records at Heritage Genealogical College are generally accessible to students who are admitted and enrolled.  Students may petition to have any mistakes in records corrected or to explain any extenuating circumstances for failure, incomplete grades, etc.  Students are encouraged to check their transcripts for accuracy.

 

Transcript Record Holds

 

A hold will be placed on a student’s record for failure to meet college obligations (fees outstanding, etc.).  Until the obligation is fulfilled, no copy of the academic record or diploma or information about the record will be released, and graduation may be delayed or denied.

 

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Transfer Credit

 

Granting of prior credit such as reduced hours in the program or any tuition discount for any previous education or training completed doesn’t apply at HGC.  When credits are transferred, there is no charge to you for this.  Most of your credits will not transfer unless they are foreign language or American History classes that correspond with the description in the HGC catalog.

 

Graduation

 

Application for Graduation

 

All who wish to graduate must officially apply for graduation.  Students who are applying for the associate degree should do so during the last semester of their Sophomore year and bachelor degree during the last semester of their Senior year.  Application forms are available at the Admissions Office.  Submit the completed application form and the graduation fee of $20.00 for either the associate or bachelor degree.  The associate degree graduates should apply no later than January 20, 2023 for May, 2023 graduation.  Bachelor degree graduates should apply no later than January 20, 2023 for May, 2023 graduation.

 

Students who apply after the deadline dates will automatically be considered for the next graduation.  The Graduation Evaluation Committee will notify students in writing of the general education and college requirements remaining.  The application fee is a one-time fee.  Should a student not graduate on the date shown on the application, the evaluation will be held for future graduation.

 

Attendance at Commencement

 

All candidates for graduation are encouraged to attend the commencement and convocation exercises.  Diplomas will be mailed to students after all grades are submitted and all graduation requirements are certified complete.  Commencement exercises are held in May.  Since most students are taking classes online, commencement will be online,

 

Deadlines for Transfer, Correspondence, and Incomplete Credit

 

All incomplete grades must be removed from the student’s record, special examinations and general education requirements must be passed and recorded, and all transfer and correspondence (Internet or Home-Study) credit must be on file in the Records Office at least four weeks before commencement.

 

Internet (Home-Study) Credit

 

In lieu of Live Web classes being part of the curriculum, there is no difference between Internet student credits and those who would attend live sessions.

 

 

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Honors

 

College Honors will be awarded to any graduating senior who completes the following requirements:

 

Cum Laude = 3.5-3.69 GPA

Magna Cum Laude = 3.7-3.89 GPA

Summa Cum Laude = 3.9-4.0 GPA

 

Associate and Bachelor Degree Requirements

 

An associate degree in genealogical research requires 66 hours of successfully completed required courses.  Below are the required courses to take for this degree and a suggested schedule:

 

First Semester

 

Introduction to Genealogical Research = 3 semester credit hours

Genealogical Writing I = 2 semester credit hours

Paleography = 3 semester credit hours

U.S. History to 1865 = 3 semester credit hours

Genealogical Computer Programs: Learning Genealogy Storage Systems (PAF, Legacy, Roots Magic, Ancestral Quest, etc., widely used genealogy computer programs, and CLOOZ, an electronic genealogical filing cabinet used by genealogists for organizing genealogical research and records, Bygones Genealogical Software (an electronic research log) = 1 semester credit hour

American Civilization = 3 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 15 semester credit hours

Second Semester

Genealogical Writing II (Journal articles, newsletters, etc. = 2 semester credit hours

U.S. History from 1865 to Present = 3 semester credit hours

Ethics & Fraud in Genealogy = 3 semester credit hour

Genealogical Vocabulary = 1 semester credit hours

Case Studies in Genealogical Problem Solving = 2 semester credit hours

Beginning Foreign Language I: Choose from – DAN 101, Danish (with Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish equivalents), or FRN 101 French, GER 101 German, ITL 101 Italian, POR 101 Portuguese, SPN 101 Spanish, = 5 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 16 semester credit hours

 

 

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Third Semester

History of Western Civilization to 1300 = 3 semester credit hours

Writing Life Stories from Genealogical Research Sources = 1 semester credit hour

Missing Heir Searches = 1 semester credit hour

Human Genetics in Genealogical Research = 3 semester credit hour

Beginning Foreign Language II: DAN 102 Danish (with Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish equivalents), or FRN 102 French, GER 102German, ITL 102Italian, POR 102 Portuguese, SPN 102 Spanish = 5 semester credit hours

Foreign Research I (British Isles, French, German and Scandinavian Genealogical Research = 2 semester credit hours

Genealogical Research Apprenticeship = 2 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 17 semester credit hours

Fourth Semester

 

History of Western Civilization Since 1300 = 3 semester credit hours

Writing Family Histories = 1 semester credit hours

Paleography & Vocabulary for Foreign Language Option Chosen = 4 semester credit hours

Foreign Research II (Spanish, Oriental, American Indian and Black Southern States Genealogical Research = 2 semester credit hours

Healthy Lifestyles Research through Historical Documentation = 3 semester credit hours

Internship in Genetic Genealogical Research & Case Studies = 3 semester credit hour

Case Studies in Problem Solving II Internship in Missing Heirs, Title and Traditional Genealogical Research = 3 semester credit hour

TOTAL = 19 semester credit hours

Note: General Education requirements are all included in the associate degree courses.  For a breakdown of these general education requirements, see the General Education Program in this catalog.  General education requirements have been modified to give a genealogical research emphasis when appropriate.

 

Bachelor Degree Requirements are the same as the first four semesters listed above.  A bachelor degree in genealogical research requires a minimum of 127 semester credit hours of successfully completed genealogy courses.  The bachelor degree requires all of the same requirements as the associate degree described above but requires a minimum of 60 additional semester credit hours.  For a bachelor degree, one section of United States research specialty area and one foreign country specialty group of ethnic specialty group must be selected to continue with the degree.  Below are the semester requirements to complete the bachelor degree:

 

 

 

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Fifth Semester

Writing Local and County Histories = 3 semester credit hours

Genealogy Research for all areas of the States in one of the groups selected above = 6 semester credit hours

History classes assigned to US area = 3 semester credit hours

Business Classes on How to Set up a Research Company or Other Genealogy/History related Businesses; Federal and State Business requirements; Office Procedures, etc. = 3 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 15 semester credit hours

Sixth Semester

Genealogical Research Internship for United States area completed last semester = 9 semester credit hours

History classes assigned to US area chosen= 6 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 15 semester credit hours

Seventh Semester

Genealogy Research courses for all areas of the Foreign Country Group or Ethnic Group chosen above = 9 semester credit hours

History classes assigned to Foreign Country Group or Ethnic Group chosen = 3 semester credit hours

Genealogical Speech Preparation and Presentations = 3 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 15 semester credit hours

Eighth Semester

Genealogical Research Internship for Foreign Country or Ethnic Area completed last semester = 9 semester credit hours

History classes assigned to Foreign Country Group or Ethnic Group chosen = 3 semester credit hours

Preparation for Employment: Resume Writing, Job Search Counseling, etc. = 3 semester credit hours

TOTAL = 15 semester credit hours

 

Certificate Requirements

 

            The Genealogy Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of genealogical research and/or enjoy verifying and tracing their own ancestry. The course work focuses on teaching students how to develop solid research and organizational skills and the proper use of genealogical records and sources. In addition, students are introduced to early American handwriting, writing for genealogical publications and US history. The program

 

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combines both classroom and practical hands-on research experience through its course offerings.

            The Genealogy Certificate program is a three-semester program for full-time students. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a One-Year Certificate of Completion (40 semester hours) by the Heritage Genealogical College.  

PREREQUISITES

It is the student's responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated class may be taken.

CLASS AVAILABILITY

The semesters in which courses are taught are listed within the course descriptions. Students should check the semester class schedule for day/evening availability and other modifications to the semester schedule.

 

MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

 

GEN 101 Verifying Genealogical Research - 3 credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

CPT 103 Genealogical Computer Programs - 1 credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

ENG 111 Genealogical Writing I - 2 credit hours - taught ALL semesters - (Internet) Prerequisite Computer Literacy

ENG 212 Genealogical Writing II - 2 credit hours - taught ALL semesters - (Internet) Prerequisite GEN 1110

PHY 220 Case Studies in Problem Solving I (with historical and genealogical emphasis) - 2 credit hours - taught ALL semesters - (Internet) Prerequisite GEN 101

SOC 221 Ethics & Fraud in Genealogy - 3 credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

FRL 122 Genealogical Vocabulary - 1 credit hour - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

GEN 230 United States Vital, Church, & Census Records - 3 credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

GEN 231 United States Court, Immigration, & Probate Records - 3credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

GEN 232 United States Land, Property, and Military Records - 3credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet)

FRL 101 Conversational Foreign Language I (several languages available) - 5credit hours - taught ALL semesters (Internet) 

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FRL 240 Paleography - 3credit hours - taught ALL semesters - (Internet) Prerequisite: Eng Proficient

HIS 170 American Civilization - 3credit hours - taught in ALL semesters (Internet)

HIS 270 US History to 1865 - 3 credit hours - taught in ALL semesters (Internet)

HIS 271 US History Since 1865 - 3credit hours - taught in ALL semesters (Internet)

These courses will count towards the Associate Degree and/or Bachelor Degree in Genealogical Research with a history minor by Heritage Genealogical College.

Certificates of Completion will only be given to students who make a grade of 70% or higher following testing or to Internet students who make a grade of 70% or higher after testing on internet courses or intensive genealogical research conferences. These Certificates will be awarded upon completion of all courses required for the Genealogical Certificate Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Education Program

 

General Education requirements may be accomplished by transferring in courses that satisfy other college requirements for the Languages of Learn, Liberal Arts Core and Arts and Sciences Electives or by taking the classes listed below:

 

LANGUAGES OF LEARNING

 

Pre-college Math = ACT Math sub-score of 17 or higher, SAT Math sub-score of 475 or higher.

 

Writing Courses (First year and advanced) = 6 Semester Credit Hours

 

Genealogical Writing I (Writing Reports for Clients and Research Papers) = 2 semester credit hours

 

Genealogical Writing II (Writing articles for magazines) = 2 semester credit hours

 

Writing Life Stories from Genealogical Research Sources = 1 semester credit hour

 

Writing Family Histories = 1 semester credit hour

 

Advanced Languages = Total of 18 Semester Credit Hours

 

Paleography (for Early United States Records) = 3 semester credit hours

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Beginning Foreign Language (for Genealogical Specialty area -first half) = 5 semester credit hours

 

Beginning Foreign Language (for Genealogical Specialty area - second half) = 5 semester credit hours

 

Genealogical Vocabulary (for different languages found in the United States as well as language used in the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries but not used today) = 1 semester credit hours

 

Paleography & Vocabulary for the Foreign Language Option Chosen = 4 semester credit hours

 

LIBERAL ARTS CORE

 

Biology = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Human Genetics and Genealogy = 3 semester credit hours

 

Physical Science = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Case Studies in Problem Solving = 3 semester credit hours

 

American Heritage = 6 Semester Credit Hours

 

The United States Through 1865 = 3 semester credit hours

 

The United States Since 1865 = 3 semester credit hours

 

Wellness = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Healthy Lifestyles Research through Historical Documentation = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of Civilization = 6 Semester Credit Hours

 

History of Western Civilization to 1300 = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of Western Civilization Since 1300 = 3 semester credit hours

 

ARTS AND SCIENCES ELECTIVES

 

Natural Sciences = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Genealogical Internship - Genetic Family Research & Case Studies = 3 semester credit hours

 

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Social and Behavioral Sciences = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Study of Ethics and Fraud in Genealogical Research = 3 semester credit hours

 

Arts and Letters = 3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Perspectives in Early Medieval Studies = 3 semester credit hours

 

TOTAL = 52 semester credit hours of General Education Requirements

 

 

Genealogical Research Specialties

The Associate of Genealogical Research degree curriculum has been designed for students wanting a broad knowledge of genealogical research skills, methodology, writing skills, paleography and foreign language needed for successful genealogical research.  A person who successfully completes these degree requirements will have satisfied all general education requirements plus having a good foundation in genealogical research.

 

The Bachelor of Genealogical Research degree covers the same material as the Associate of Genealogical Research degree holder but has extensive training in specific areas of genealogical research.  The bachelor degree candidate is required to pick one United States research region and a foreign country or ethnic group region for concentrated study.  The following specialties in genealogical research are available:

 

New England/North Eastern United States Genealogical Research – covers the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia

 

Midwestern United States Genealogical Research – covers the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma

 

Southern United States Genealogical Research – covers the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

 

Western United States Genealogical Research – covers the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

 

British Isles Genealogical Research – covers the following countries: Australia, Channel Islands, England, India, Ireland, Scotland, Wales

 

Scandinavian Genealogical Research – covers the following countries: Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden

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German Genealogical Research - covers the following countries: Alsace-Lorraine, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Switzerland

 

French/Italian Genealogical Research - covers the following countries: France, French Canada, Belgium, Italy

 

Spanish/Portuguese/Brazilian Genealogical Research -covers the following countries and areas: Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Central and South America

 

Native American Genealogical Research - covers United States American Indians, Central and Latin America

 

African American Genealogical Research - covers Southern & Northern United States African Americans (Slave and Free), Bahamas, Caribbean Islands, Central & South American and Liberian, West Indies (Slave and Free)

 

The selection of two of these areas is required for the bachelor degree.

 

 

Minor in History

 

A minor in History has been built into the Heritage Genealogical College requirements.  A strong understanding of History is essential to successful genealogical research.  The history courses required satisfy either the Liberal Arts Core - American Heritage or Liberal Arts Core - History of Civilization needed for General Education requirements.  Along with these required courses, each genealogy specialty has required history courses that must be taken.  See the individual genealogy specialty course descriptions for each specialty to get a complete listing of history classes built into the curriculum.

 

New England/North Eastern United States Area

 

Connecticut; Delaware; Maine; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Vermont; and West Virginia Genealogical Research Techniques, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

History of New England = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of the Northeastern United States = 3 semester credit hours

 

Settlement Patterns & Migrations of New England and the Northeastern United States = 3 semester credit hours

 

Midwestern United States Area

 

Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Wisconsin; Nebraska; North Dakota; Oklahoma; South Dakota and Wisconsin Genealogical Research

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Techniques, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Migration & Settlement Patterns in the Midwestern States = 3 semester credit hours

 

Major Church Records in the Midwestern States = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of the Midwestern United States = 3 semester credit hours

 

Southern United States Area

 

Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi; North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; and Virginia Genealogical Research Techniques, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Jacksonian America 1819-1848 = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of the South = 3 semester credit hours

 

American Civil War and Reconstruction = 3 semester credit hours

 

Western United States Area

 

Alaska; Arizona; California; Colorado; Hawaii; Idaho; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; Oregon; Utah; Washington; and Wyoming Genealogical Research Techniques, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

The West Since the Gold Rush = 3 semester credit hours

 

LDS Church Records & Colonization of the Western States = 3 semester credit hours

 

The Spanish Frontier in North America = 3 semester credit hours

 

British Isles Countries Area

 

Tudor-Stuart Britain = 3 semester credit hours

 

English History to 1689 = 3 semester credit hours

 

English History Since 1689 = 3 semester credit hours

 

English; Scottish; Irish, Channel Islands, Indian, Australian Genealogical Research, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

German Countries Area

 

Austrian Empire = 3 semester credit hours

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Modern Germany = 3 semester credit hours

 

Germanic Tribes and Kingdoms = 3 semester credit hours

 

German, Swiss, Austrian, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Alsace-Lorraine and Luxembourg German and French Genealogical Research, Methodology, Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Scandinavian Countries Area

 

Scandinavian History - Political, social, religious, cultural and economic factors in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden from Viking era to present highly developed society = 3 semester credit hours

 

Danish/Greenlandic; Norwegian/Icelandic; Swedish/Finnish; Netherlands/South African Genealogical Research, Sources, Methodology, Research Lab & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Viking History = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of the Netherlands = 3 semester credit hours

 

French/Italian Countries Area

 

French; Italian; Belgium; French Canadian Genealogical Research, Sources, Methodology, Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Revolutionary France, 1770-1871 = 3 semester credit hours

 

Republican France, 1871-Present = 3 semester credit hours

 

Age of Enlightenment = 3 semester credit hours

 

Spanish, Portuguese Speaking Countries Area

 

Spanish; Portuguese; Brazilian; Mexican Genealogical Research, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Latin American Civilization to 1820s = 3 semester credit hours

 

Latin American Civilization from 1820s = 3 semester credit hours

 

History of Mexico = 3 semester credit hours

 

 

 

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Native American United States Area

 

History of Native American Peoples = 3 semester credit hours

 

The Indian in Latin America = 3 semester credit hours

 

The Indian in American History = 3 semester credit hours

 

Federal Indian Policy; American Indian Military Campaigns; Federal Genealogical Records for Indians; American Indian Genealogical Research, Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

African American United States Area

 

African-American History, 1619-1890 = 3 semester credit hours

 

African-American History, Since 1890 = 3 semester credit hours

 

Oral History = 3 semester credit hours

 

African-American Research; Southern African- American (Slave & Free); Northern African-American (Slave & Free); Caribbean Islands, West Indies, Bahamas, Central & South American and Liberian Genealogical Research (Slave & Free), Sources, Methodology & Case Studies = 6 semester credit hours

 

Internet (Home Study) Courses

 

In lieu of Live Web classes now available at Heritage Genealogical College, there is no difference between the semester credit hours taken via Internet and those in the regular classroom.  All count towards the certificate, associate, and bachelor degrees.  For those not seeking a degree, home-study courses may be taken for improving genealogical research knowledge and skills without limit to credit hours taken.  Non-degree seeking students may audit Internet (home-study) courses.

 

Intensive Genealogical Research Internships

 

Intensive genealogical research internships have been developed for amateurs wanting more knowledge and research skills for tracing their own genealogy, professional genealogists

wanting to expand areas of expertise, historians/archivists needing continuing education and those wanting research experience for their own personal genealogical research.  Intensive genealogical research internships are available in the following areas:

 

Genealogical Research, Evaluating Genealogical Evidence and Genealogical Methodology

 

German and German American Genealogical Research

 

French and French Canadian and French American Genealogical Research

 

British Isles and British Isles American Genealogical Research

 

Scandinavian and Scandinavian American Genealogical Research

 

African American Genealogical Research

 

Spanish and Spanish American Genealogical Research

 

Oriental and Oriental American Genealogical Research

 

Native American Genealogical Research

 

Polynesian/American Genealogical Research

 

Russian, Polish, Romanian, other former Eastern-Block countries and American Research

 

Dates of these internships will be posted at the Heritage Genealogical College web site:  and the Know Your Heritage Organization web site: 

 

All intensive genealogical research internships listed above are designed to give college-level instruction, testing and hands-on training in the topics needed for successfully locating ancestors in the area taught.  Beginning genealogists are urged to take the Verifying Genealogical Research course first.  Special emphasis is placed on making the transition from American research to foreign country research.  For example, German settlements in the United States are studied with the purpose of determining where in Europe particular German settlers emigrated from.  Techniques for determining Immigrant origins for foreign country areas are stressed.  For the ethnic African American and Native American courses, emphasis is placed on understanding where to look for records that will trace ancestry back.  For example, how to take an African American family from records created after 1865 into records connecting families back to slavery.  Native American emphasis will be on understanding records created by the United States government that help trace Indian ancestry back as well as learning of the various Indian tribes who were likely to intermarry with European settlers.

 

Intensive genealogical research internships are designed to give three (3) semester credit hours and/or two (2) semester credit hours towards the genealogy research certificates in specialty areas.  Non-degree seeking students may receive a Certificate of Completion for passing the class with a grade of 70% or higher.  Certificate of Completion grades will be kept on file at the Records Office in case students decide to apply for a degree later on and for verification that the course was passed successfully.  These Certificate of Completion course grades will convert to associate and bachelor degree credits if a student decides to enroll later and complete a degree.

 

The following example shows the schedule for Introduction to German and German American Genealogical Research:

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German and German American Genealogical Research

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7:30 AM

History of German People

Closed Book Test on Handwriting & German Vocabulary, History & Migrations

Closed Book Test on All information Covered to Date

Test on German Research Methodology, Problem Solving, Thinking Process

Case Study #14 German in Ohio

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

8:30 AM

History of German Migrations in Europe

Lutheran Church Records in America

20th Century history of Germany and records

Case Study #4 Germans in Pennsylvania

Case Study #15 Germans in Wisconsin

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship - Continued

9:30 AM

History of Wars Effecting the German People

Different Ways to Gain Access to German Church Records

Continued

Case Study #6 Germans in Maryland

Case Study #16 Germans in Indiana

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

10:30 AM

History of German Migrations to America

Open Book Test on Lutheran Church Records in America & Germany, etc.

German Genealogical Research Methodology & Problem Solving

Case Study #7 Germans in Texas

Case Study #17 Germans in Michigan

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

11:30 AM

Open Book Test on History, Migrations, Wars and Migrations to America

Open Book Test on Lutheran Church Records in America & Germany, etc.

Continued

Case Study #8 Germans in Louisiana

Teachers Panel & Students Question & Answer Discussion

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship - Continued

12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

1:15 PM

Germany Handwriting

Finding Aids for Tracing Germans from America back to Germany

Working Through Case Studies (Genealogical Thinking Process)

Case Study #9 Germans in Montana

Continued

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2:15 PM

Continued

Continued

Case Study #1 Germans in Virginia

Case Study #10 Germans in Illinois

Continued and/or Break before Final Exam

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

3:15 PM

German Genealogical Vocabulary

German Names & Their Origin in Germany

Case Study #2 Germans in North Carolina

Case Study #11 Germans in Missouri

Final Exam - Solving three German Case Studies

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship - Continued

4:15 PM

Continued

Continued

Case Study #3 Germans in South Carolina

Case Study #12 Germans in New York

Continued

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

5:15 PM

Open Book Testing on Handwriting & Vocabulary

Open Book Text on Tracing Germans from America back to Germany

Case Study #4 Germans in Georgia

Case Study #13 Germans in New Jersey

Continued

Genealogy Research Apprenticeship - Final Grading & Results

6:15 PM

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

7:00 PM

Planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

New Client project - planning research strategies and working through client research project with teacher supervision

 

8:00 PM

Continued

Continued

Continued

Continued

Continued

 

9:00 PM

Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

Continued & Teacher evaluation of work and planning for future research on this client project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Application for Admission to Heritage Genealogical College

 

First Name ______________ Middle Name ____________ Last Name __________________

 

Mailing Address _________________________________ State _____ Zip Code __________

 

Name of High School _______________________________ Graduation Date ____________

 

High School GPA _______ (attach high school transcripts) SAT Score _________ (attach proof)

 

Universities/Colleges Attended _____________________________________(college/college transcripts should be sent directly from the college/college(s) attended to Heritage Genealogical College Admissions Office)

 

College GPA _______ (attach brief resume about yourself, interests, hobbies, etc.)

 

Degree Desire: Associate _____ Bachelor ______

 

List any genealogical or historical research experience

 

____________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enclose $30.00 admission evaluation fee and send to Heritage Genealogical College, 1449 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

 

 

NOTE: Brigham Young University Family History and Genealogy students and degree holders wishing to have a research degree from Heritage Genealogical College must have transcripts sent for transfer credit evaluation towards the bachelor degree in Genealogical Research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Application for Admission to Heritage Genealogical College

Internet (Home-Study) Courses

 

First Name ______________ Middle Name ____________ Last Name __________________

 

Mailing Address _________________________________ State _____ Zip Code __________

 

Name of High School _______________________________ Graduation Date ____________

 

High School GPA _______ (attach high school transcripts) SAT Score _________ (attach proof)

 

Universities/Colleges Attended _____________________________________(college/college transcripts should be sent directly from the college/college(s) attended to Heritage Genealogical College Admissions Office)

 

College GPA _______ (attach brief resume about yourself, interests, hobbies, etc.)

 

Degree Desire: Associate _____ Bachelor ______

 

List any genealogical or historical research experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________________________________________________

 

 

NOTE: Those auditing Internet (home-study) courses do not need to send Transcripts.

 

 

Enclosed $30.00 admission evaluation fee and send to Heritage Genealogical College, 1449 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Application for Admission to Heritage Genealogical College

Intensive Genealogical Research Internships

 

First Name ______________ Middle Name ____________ Last Name __________________

 

Mailing Address _________________________________ State _____ Zip Code __________

 

Name of High School _______________________________ Graduation Date ____________

 

High School GPA _______ (attach high school transcripts) SAT Score _________ (attach proof)

 

Universities/Colleges Attended _____________________________________(college/college transcripts should be sent directly from the college/college(s) attended to Heritage Genealogical College Admissions Office)

 

College GPA _______ (attach brief resume about yourself, interests, hobbies, etc.)

 

Degree Desire: Associate _____ Bachelor ______

 

List any genealogical or historical research experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________________________________________________

 

 

NOTE: Those auditing the intensive genealogical research internship courses do not need to send transcripts.  A Certificate of Completion is given to all students passing with a grade of 70% or higher.

 

Enclose $30.00 admission evaluation fee and send to Heritage Genealogical College, 1449 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

 

 

 

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PLACEMENT

 

Placement Assistance will be offered by informing students of employment opportunities available at the time of graduation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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