Pre-Genetic Counseling

Suggested Program of Study

These are general admissions requirements. Admissions requirements vary from program to program, so students should investigate the requirements of each school to which they plan to apply, and consult with their academic advisor and Coordinator. Students are encouraged to take the required coursework before applying as it will strengthen their application.

Required Courses

BIOL 120	Biological Principles I (NS)	4
BIOL 121	Biological Principles II	4
BIOL 233	Genetics	4
BIOL 234	Cell Biology	4
BIOL 354	Biological Chemistry (W)	4
CHEM 116	General Chemistry I (NS)	4
CHEM 117	General Chemistry II	4
PSYC 115	General Psychology (SS)	3

Plus at least one other psychology course.

One Organic Chemistry Course

Take One course from:

CHEM 145	Survey of Organic and Biochemistry	4
CHEM 201	Organic Chemistry I	4

See specific program requirements for organic chemistry prerequisites.

One Statistics Course

Take one Statistics course from:

BIOL 370	Biostatistics and Experimental Design (W)	4
PSYC 270/ECON 270	Statistics	4

Additional BIOL Courses

Additional Biology electives are encouraged.  The electives may include the following suggested courses.

BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	4
BIOL 225	Human Physiology	4
BIOL 366	Advanced Human Physiology	4
BIOL 334	Vertebrate Embryology (W)	4
BIOL 346	Developmental Biology (W)	4
BIOL 358	Molecular Biology	4

Take EITHER BIOL 225 or BIOL 366.

Additional PSYC Course

At least one additional Psychology course is required.  Recommended Psychology courses include the following.

PSYC 235	Counseling and Psychotherapy	4
PSYC 332	Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis	4