2022-2023 Undergraduate General Catalog

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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 120Biological Principles I (NS)

4
BIOL 121Biological Principles II

4
BIOL 233Genetics

4
BIOL 234Cell Biology

4
BIOL 354Biological Chemistry (W)

4
CHEM 116General Chemistry I (NS)

4
CHEM 117General Chemistry II

4
PSYC 115General Psychology (SS)

3

Plus at least one other psychology course.

One Organic Chemistry Course

Take One course from:
CHEM 145Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

4
CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I

4
See specific program requirements for organic chemistry prerequisites.

One Statistics Course

Take one Statistics course from:
BIOL 370Biostatistics and Experimental Design (W)

4
PSYC 270/ECON 270Statistics (MT)

4

Additional BIOL Courses

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

BIOL 150Human Anatomy

4
BIOL 225Human Physiology

4
BIOL 366Advanced Human Physiology

4
BIOL 334Comparative Anatomy and Vertebrate Embryology (W)

4
BIOL 346Developmental Biology (W)

4
BIOL 358Molecular 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 235Counseling and Psychotherapy

4
PSYC 332Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis

4