Outcomes

The Augustana-Sanford Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (ASGCGP) is a two-year Master of Science program. The student learning experience equally involves clinical rotations, hands-on participation, and classroom learning Genetic Counseling is not only an enjoyable and fascinating career, it is also one with national job growth potential. The ASGCGP seeks to train well-rounded genetic counselors and give them a strong foundation in both genetic science and interpersonal communication skills. Students who graduate from this program will:

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Display strong scientific and empathetic foundations 
• Demonstrate the capacity to excel as genetic counselors in fast-paced,real-world settings 
• Exhibit skills in collaboration and relationship building 
• Produce meaningful graduate research projects 
• Understand and appreciate the far reach of genomics (e.g., personalized medicine, business, diversity, media)