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# Curricular Requirements

The core curriculum of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is provided by the faculty of the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, including the Master of Public Health and Clinical Research programs, and the School of Medicine. Courses include:

* Molecular, Cellular, & Genomic Foundations
* Anatomy for Genetic Counseling
* Biostatistics
* Topics in Genetic Counseling I, II, III
* Medical Genetics
* Clinical Research Ethics in Genetic Counseling
* Practical Skills in Genetic Counseling 
* Fundamentals of Psychosocial Interviewing and Counseling
* Deconstructing Inequity in Genetic Counseling
* Clinical Rotations
* Frontiers of Human Genome Analysis
* Genetic Counseling Journal Club
* Psychosocial Supervision
* Impact of Illness on Patients and Families
* Thesis

The program begins in early August. All courses are not concurrent. Students are expected to be in residence throughout the summer except as designated by the Program Director.