Credits: 6 Offered: Fall
Only open to Genetic Counseling students.
Credits: 4 Offered: Fall
Only open to Genetic Counseling students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Credits: 0 Offered: Fall
Maintenance of Matriculation for Genetic Counseling.
Credits: 4 Offered: Fall
MGC8301: Thesis Credit for Genetic Counseling Students. MGC Year 2 students should register for this course during the Fall term.
Credits: 2 Offered: Fall
Embryology Module of Structures Medical School Course. ONLY open to MS Genetic Counseling students