Academic Requirements
Note: The genetic counseling program begins in the fall semester, and is run in a cohort fashion, such that all students move through the program as a group. Exceptions can be made only in special circumstances with individualized permission.
Two-Year Sequence
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall Semester |
|---|
| GEN 600 |
Medical Genetics I |
3 |
| GEN 610 |
Genomic and Molecular Techniques Lab |
3 |
| GEN 620 |
Introduction to Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| GEN 625 |
Reproductive Genetics |
3 |
| | Hours | 12 |
| Spring Semester |
|---|
| GEN 601 |
Clinical Fieldwork |
2 |
| GEN 615 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
| GEN 640 |
Cancer Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| GEN 655 |
Medical Genetics II |
3 |
| GEN 631 |
Psychosocial Applications in Genetic Counseling I |
3 |
| | Hours | 14 |
| Summer Semester |
|---|
| GEN 602 |
Clinical Fieldwork |
3 |
| GEN 630 |
Clinical Applications in Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| GEN 697 |
Applied Research Methods in Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| Year Two |
|---|
| Fall Semester |
|---|
| GEN 632 |
Psychosocial Applications in Genetic Counseling II |
3 |
| GEN 635 |
Ethical Issues in Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| GEN 603 |
Clinical Fieldwork |
3 |
| GEN 698 |
Capstone I |
3 |
| | Hours | 12 |
| Spring Semester |
|---|
| GEN 604 |
Clinical Fieldwork |
3 |
| GEN 670 |
Advanced Clinical Concepts in Medical Genetics |
3 |
| GEN 699 |
Capstone II |
3 |
| GEN 665 |
Examining Cultural and Social Issues in Genetic Counseling |
3 |
| | Hours | 12 |
| | Total Credits Required: | 59 |
