Arizona State University College of Health Solutions 19 courses 71 total credits
The Master of Science program in genetic counseling prepares you for a successful career as a genetic counselor. You apply your knowledge and distinct skill set to advance the understanding of genetics and genomic-related conditions in the communities where you work and live. This two-year, full-time program is taught by genetic counselors and medical geneticists. You participate in fieldwork experiences throughout Phoenix and engage in a comprehensive curriculum covering: advanced genetic counseling techniques clinical genetics and genomics cultural competencies in genetics fundamentals of genetic counseling the role of genetic counselors in laboratories and research social and ethical dimensions of genetic counseling and decision-making You gain the knowledge and experience necessary to pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exam and find employment that fits your skill set. You should note that some courses and faculty offices are located at the Health Futures Center in North Phoenix.
| Required Core | 46 credits |
| Fieldwork | 15 credits |
| Other Requirements | 4 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 71 credits |
Required Core
Fieldwork
GCO 583 or GCO 683 Fieldwork (15)
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GCO 691 | Topic: Journal Club I | 1 |
| GCO 691 | Topic: Journal Club I | 1 |
| GCO 691 | Topic: Journal Club I | 1 |
| GCO 691 | Topic: Journal Club I | 1 |
| Total Other Requirements | 4 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GCO 593 | Applied Project | 6 |
| GCO 599 | Thesis | 6 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 6 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
GCO 691 Journal Club topics are taken consecutively for one credit hour in each term of the program. To meet the fieldwork requirement, students complete GCO 583/683 Fieldwork for a total of 15 credit hours. In most cases, students take a combination of the two courses and repeat each course. Students must have a minimum of 50 participatory cases during their fieldwork experiences with individuals who are being evaluated in the specialty areas of prenatal, pediatric, cancer and other adult conditions, with no one specialty dominating. All 50 participatory cases must be supervised by an experienced genetic counselor with certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling, the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors. Students are placed in fieldwork sites by the program.
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