Program Learning Outcomes
Students in the program will learn
- The inheritance patterns and clinical symptoms associated with a variety of common, complex, and rare medical genetic conditions;
- The molecular, biochemical, immunological, and cytogenetic basis of genetic disorders, and the application of laboratory technologies from these fields to diagnose genetic conditions;
- To analyze and interpret laboratory results;
- Research methods and professional written and oral skills;
- The ethical, legal, psychosocial, and cultural issues associated with patient care and health sciences information delivery;
- Counseling techniques and theories for effective communication;
- Business issues related to the genetic counseling profession; and
- How to integrate the above information in real world situations through internships.