Genealogy Studies Program

June – Complimentary Books Promotion

Boston University is offering complimentary books with your enrollment in either Genealogy Studies course.

Offer Details:

  • To be eligible for the promotion, you must have a physical shipping address in the United States of America (includes APO addresses).
  • Books will be shipped in August 2019. Students will receive their books prior to the Fall 2019 course start date on September 3, 2019. The books are shipped directly from the publishers and will arrive in multiple packages.
  • Students who enroll in the BU online Genealogy Principles course will receive the 3 books listed below:
    • Kimberly Powell. The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy: Use the Web to trace your roots, share your history, and create a family tree. 3rd Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1440570681.
    • Board for Certification of Genealogists. Genealogy Standards. Second Edition. ISBN: 978-1684423521.
    • Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. Genetic Genealogy in Practice, 2016. Paperback. National Genealogical Society. ISBN: 978-1935815228.
  • Students who enroll in the BU online Certificate in Genealogical Research will receive the 4 books listed below:
    • Thomas W Jones. Mastering Genealogical Documentation. Arlington, National Genealogical Society, 2017. ISBN: 978-1935815242.
    • Elizabeth Shown Mills. Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 2018. ISBN: 9780806320724.
    • Board for Certification of Genealogists. Genealogy Standards. Second Edition. ISBN: 978-1684423521.
    • Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. Genetic Genealogy in Practice, 2016. Paperback. National Genealogical Society. ISBN: 978-1935815228.
  • Books will not be ordered or shipped for students who default on their payment plan.
  • Students who withdraw from the course will not receive a refund for the books ($100 for Genealogy Principles and $200 for Certificate in Genealogical Research). Please note: we do not accept book returns.

Who is MindMax?

MindMax is Boston University’s educational partner for the online programs. MindMax handles registrations, payments, marketing, and some of the other administrative tasks. You can reach a MindMax representative by emailing bostonuniversity@mindmax.net or calling 617-502-8822.