2025-2026 Undergraduate General Catalog

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 1100Biological Principles I

4

BIOL 1102Biological Principles II

4

BIOL 2400Introduction to Genetics and Cell Biology

4

BIOL 3610Biological Chemistry

4

CHEM 1030General Chemistry I

4

CHEM 1040General Chemistry II

4

PSYC 1005General Psychology

3

Plus at least one other psychology course.

One Organic Chemistry Course

Take One course from:
CHEM 1500Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

4

CHEM 2100Organic Chemistry I

4

See specific program requirements for organic chemistry prerequisites.

One Statistics Course

Take one Statistics course from:
BIOL 3632Biostatistics and Experimental Design

4

PSYC 2060Statistics

4

Additional BIOL Courses

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

BIOL 1022Human Anatomy

4

BIOL 2020Human Physiology

4

BIOL 3220Advanced Human Physiology

4

BIOL 3412Developmental Biology

4

BIOL 3440Molecular 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 3130Counseling and Psychotherapy

4

PSYC 3334Psychological Assessment

3