Outcomes

The mission of the program is to provide an education of enduring worth that cultivates wisdom and advances patient care by developing genetic counselors into astute communicators, scholarly professionals, and engaged members of their communities.  The program 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 collaboration and relationship-building skills. 
• Produce meaningful graduate research projects. 
• Understand and appreciate the far reach of genomics (e.g., personalized medicine, business, diversity, media).