Apr 25, 2024

2020-21 Graduate Catalog

2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GC 509 Introduction to Genetic Counseling

3 credits
This course introduces new genetic counseling students to the fundamentals of the profession. The course is primarily experiential and includes orientation to the program, medical terminology, a history of the practice of genetic counseling including scope of practice and the code of ethics of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Other topics that will help the genetic counseling student’s transition into his/her professional clinical role include discussion of genetic counseling sessions and client populations and an understanding of family reactions to genetic diagnoses.