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Family History

Academic Resources

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Writing Support

The FHSS Writing Lab offers free writing help for students within the BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. They are open Monday-Friday form 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MST and are located at 1175 JFSB. You can reach them at (801) 422-4454 or their website: fhsswriting.byu.edu. They are currently only meeting virtually.
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Writing Classes

ENGL 312: Persuasive Writing
ENGL 315: Writing in the Social Sciences
ENGL 316: Technical Communication
ENGL 317R: Writing Creative Nonfiction


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Genealogical Writing Samples

There is a binder available for students to review at the CFHG (1031 JFSB). It contains examples of professional client reports, credential application materials, and examples of student writing.


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Other Classes of Interest

DIGHT 215: Introduction to the Digital Humanities
DIGHT 250: Web Publishing for Humanities
GEOG 130: Intro to Human Geography
GEOG 211: Mapping Your World
GEOG 212: Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
PWS 168: Personal Genomics
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History 205 & 206R

History 205: Introduction to Family History Doctrine and Practice and History 206R: Regional and Thematic Studies in Family History are introductory classes for the Family History Program. They are offered year round.
"The [BYU family history students] I've hired in the past were the very best at professionalism, work ethic, and knowledge about genealogy research."
Genealogical Management Professional, 2019

How to Learn More

BYU’s Family History/Genealogy program is unique; it offers the only bachelor’s in family history in North America and its international scope is unrivaled. It offers intensive training and prepares students for a variety of professions and community service. The combination of evidence analysis, technology, and paleography skills makes family history/genealogy a gateway discipline for multiple historical, genealogical, archival, library, and research professions.

Family History Guidebook