The university offers a master’s degree in genealogical paleo9graphic, and heraldic studies in full-time, part-time, and modular versions It includes thorough grounding in the theory and practice of genealogical research, records, archives and heraldry with a focus on the British Isles. Study is fully online and largely asynchronous. A PhD in history with genealogical studies is also offered as a three-year research degree.
The university offers an undergraduate certificate and a diploma in family history.
The Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes is non-profit organization established in 1983 under the auspices of the Council of Maritime Premiers. The Institute arose in response to a need identified by leading genealogists, genealogical societies of the Maritime provinces, and archivists for certification and registration of persons undertaking genealogical research for the public.