> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-school-course-catalog/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-school-course-catalog/mgc-genetic-counseling/mgc-fall-courses.md). # MGC Fall Courses ### MGC3200 Clinical Rotations **Credits: 6 Offered: Fall** Only open to Genetic Counseling students. ### MGC3201 Clinical Rotations II **Credits: 4 Offered: Fall** Only open to Genetic Counseling students. ### MGC3301 Topics in Genetic Counseling - I **Credits: 2 Offered: Fall** This course is only open to Master of Genetic Counseling students. This course will provide a didactic and psychosocial approach to genetic counseling. Topics to be addressed include prenatal diagnosis and reproductive, pediatric and adult genetic counseling , population screening, ethnocultural issues, impact of genetic diseases on family systems, grief and bereavement and ethical and legal issues in genetic counseling. As the course progress, professional issues related to genetic counselors will be discussed. ### MGC330**3** Topics in Genetic Counseling - III **Credits: 2 Offered: Fall** This course is only open to Master of Genetic Counseling students. This course will provide a didactic and psychosocial approach to genetic counseling. Topics to be addressed include prenatal diagnosis and reproductive, pediatric and adult genetic counseling , population screening, ethnocultural issues, impact of genetic diseases on family systems, grief and bereavement and ethical and legal issues in genetic counseling. As the course progress, professional issues related to genetic counselors will be discussed**.** ### MGC3305 Deconstructing Inequity in Genetic Counseling **Credits: 1 Offered: Fall** This course examines the relationships between various personal and social identities, worldviews, cultural context in genetics and genomics research and clinical care. Students will explore differences between biology and social constructs and develop an understanding of the utility and limitations of each. They will consider the history of medical genetics and genetic counseling and unpack what norms may contribute to inequity, both in clinical care and clinical research. Students will develop an understanding of the general views of a variety of groups as they relate to genetic counseling practice as a framework from which to build cultural humility. ### MGC4001 Genetic Counseling Journal Club **Credits: 1 Offered: Fall** All Master of Science in Genetic Counseling students are required to take Journal Club in their second year. Journal Club is a discussion-based course focused on recent publications related to genetics and genetic counseling. Students will gain experience researching current articles relevant to the field, presenting article overviews and leading discussions, and participating in both written and oral scientific discussions. ### MGC8001 Maintenance of Genetic C**ounseling** **Credits: 0 Offered: Fall** Maintenance of Matriculation for Genetic Counseling. ### MGC8301 Thesis in Genetic Counseling: Fall Year 2 **Credits: 4 Offered: Fall** MGC8301: Thesis Credit for Genetic Counseling Students. MGC Year 2 students should register for this course during the Fall term. ### MSN5026 Structures of Embryology **Credits: 2 Offered: Fall** Embryology Module of Structures Medical School Course. ONLY open to MS Genetic Counseling students --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-school-course-catalog/mgc-genetic-counseling/mgc-fall-courses.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.