Curriculum

Degree requirements

71 credit hours including fieldwork training (GEN 583/683) and a thesis/capstone project (GEN 599/593)

Required Courses (47 credit hours)

  • GEN 510 Fieldwork Preparatory (1)
  • GEN 530 Genetic Counseling Fundamentals (3)
  • GEN 540 Foundations of Medical Genetics (3)
  • GEN 550 Embryology & Teratology (3)
  • GEN 691 Journal Club (4)
  • GEN 560 Practice of Genetic Counseling (3)
  • GEN 570 Clinical Genetics (3)
  • GEN 610 Laboratory Fundamental and Population-Based Screening Programs (3)
  • GEN 620 Genetic Counseling Techniques (3)
  • IBC  640 Family & Couples in Primary Care (3)
  • GEN 625 Cultural, Ethical & Legal Aspects of Genetics (3)
  • GEN 630 Advanced Genetic Counseling Techniques (3)
  • GEN 650 Cancer Genomics, Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine (3)
  • HCD 582 Emerging Bioethical Issues in Translational Biomedical Research (3)
  • GEN 660 Professional Issues for Genetic Counseling (3)
  • HCD 520 Population Health (3)

Research Course (3 credit hours)

  • HCD 501 Biostatistics and Data Management

Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)

  • GEN 599/593 Thesis/Capstone

Other Requirements/Fieldwork Experiences (15 credit hours)

  • GEN 583/683 Fieldwork Experience