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:
Structures for Genetic Counselors
Molecules, Cells & Genomics
Biostatistics
Clinical Research Ethics in Genetic Counseling
Topics in Genetic Counseling I, II, III
Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling Methodology
Medicine, Social Justice, and Public Health
Medical Genetics
Culture, Illness and Community Health
Impact of Illness on Patients and Families
Practical Analysis of a Personal Genome
Practical Skills in Genetic Counseling
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.