Program Overview

University Catalog

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling through the School of Health and Human Sciences. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).

About the Program

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in genetic counseling. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in genetic counseling, including the principles of genetic counseling, genetic counseling techniques, and the application of genetic counseling in clinical settings.

Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Lauren E. Doyle, Professor and Program Director
• Randi Leigh Culp Stewart, Academic Professional Associate Professor
• Rachel Mills, Academic Professional Assistant Professor

Courses

The program includes a range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive education in genetic counseling. Some of the courses offered include:

• GEN 101: DNA and the Countless Ways Genetics Influence Your Daily Life
• GEN 201: The Best Career You Never Heard Of: How to Think Like a Genetic Counselor
• GEN 321: Introduction to Clinical Genetics
• GEN 499: Undergraduate Research in Genetic Counseling
• GEN 600X: Experimental Course
• GEN 601: Principles of Genetic Counseling
• GEN 602: Principles of Genetic Counseling II
• GEN 610: Genetic Counseling and the Community
• GEN 614: Prenatal Development: Embryology and Teratology
• GEN 615: Introduction to Oncology and Genetic Counseling
• GEN 618: Psychosocial Seminar
• GEN 625: Introduction to Research Methods and Genetic Counseling Literature
• GEN 630: Medical/Clinical Genetics I
• GEN 646: Advanced Clinical Genomics
• GEN 648: Capstone Preparation Seminar
• GEN 649: Independent Research Study
• GEN 650: Personalized Research Topic
• GEN 658: Molecular Diagnostics
• GEN 668: Introduction to Clinical Encounters
• GEN 698: Summer Clinical Rotations
• GEN 701: Principles of Genetic Counseling III
• GEN 702: Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling: ELSI and Beyond
• GEN 718: Clinical Rotations I
• GEN 719: Clinical Rotations II
• GEN 720: Peer Supervision in Genetic Counseling
• GEN 730: Medical/Clinical Genetics I
• GEN 748: Research Project
• GEN 749: Research Project
• GEN 803: Research Extension

Program Requirements

Applicants admitted to the program are expected to enroll as full-time students, registering for the required courses for each of the four semesters of the program and the intervening summer sessions.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).

School of Health and Human Sciences

The School of Health and Human Sciences offers a range of programs, including:

• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Community and Therapeutic Recreation
• Genetic Counseling
  • Genetic Counseling Undergraduate Minor
  • Genetic Counseling, M.S.
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Human Health Sciences, B.S.
• Kinesiology
• Nutrition
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Public Health Education
• Social Work

University Information

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public university located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The university offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. For more information about the university, please visit the university's website.