tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post5459450654161056508..comments2024-03-21T19:08:05.737-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: Who are the genealogists? An update.James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-34556142919244807372012-01-01T10:52:32.713-07:002012-01-01T10:52:32.713-07:00In Florida, we have the Department of Professional...In Florida, we have the Department of Professional Regulation, which regulates the practice, including licensing, of many professions from beautician to building contractor to doctor. (The Florida Bar Association takes care of the lawyers.) I would imagine that, if Florida were to become of a mind to, regulation and licensing of genealogists would come under the DPR.<br /><br />The first thing they would do is to establish standards. These would include, I am sure, education. But what would comprise an acceptable genealogical education for licensing purposes? A college degree, I would imagine, but the only degree-granting program so far is at Brigham Young University (at least, that I know of). Not everyone can afford to travel to Provo to attend classes. My genealogical education has consisted in my own independent study and the non-degree 40-course program from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, through the University of Toronto. That's in Canada. Would that be acceptable to the DPR? I don't know.<br /><br />So it seems to me that the first step in such licensing, if it indeed becomes the norm, would be for there to be more degree-granting programs in genealogy at American universities. That is still a long way down the road, especially in today's hamstrung economy.<br /><br />Interesting thought, though. I am of two minds. It would be a hassle for people who want to practice genealogy to go through. On the other hand, it would afford an extra layer of protection to the consumer.Karen Packard Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641711434283636830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-85691853222797343812012-01-01T07:19:05.826-07:002012-01-01T07:19:05.826-07:00How were your blog stats determined? It seems a li...How were your blog stats determined? It seems a little skewed.GenealogySleuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705616773781389391noreply@blogger.com