2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

Genetic Counseling, M.S.

Ms. Jill Fischer, Director

Office: STM Building, 5-18C

Tel: 908-737-7209

Email: jfischer@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Science program in Genetic Counseling is a 65 credit terminal degree program designed to train students to become genetic counselors.

Admission Requirements

This program admits in only the fall semester. Successful candidates to the program must have:

  • Baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all colleges attended and completed the following:
    • 1 year of Biology
    • 1 year of Chemistry
    • At least 1 semester of Organic Chemistry
    • At least 1 semester of Biochemistry
    • At least 1 semester of Genetics
    • At least 1 semester of Psychology
    • At least 1 semester of Statistics
  • GRE scores (greater than equal to 70 percentile)
  • Official transcripts form all institutions attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Current Professional Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants whose native language is not English)
  • Experience shadowing genetic counselors (shadowing, interviewing genetic counselors, watching online video of consults, etc.)
  • Volunteer experience in relevant settings (working with those with genetic disorders or other disabilities, crisis hotline with training, etc.)
  • Departmental interview is required

Degree Requirements

 

Fall Semester 1 - 16

STME 5900INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC COUNSELING

3

CED 5910ORIENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

3

STME 5912MOLECULAR GENETICS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

2

STME 5915HUMAN CYTOGENETICS

2

STME 5919HUMAN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY & TERATOLOGY

3

STME 5961RESEARCH METHODS IN GENETIC COUNSELING

3

Spring Semester 2 - 16

STME 5901FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETIC COUNSELING: REPRODUCTIVE & PEDIATRIC CARE

3

CED 5950COUNSELING SKILLS

3

STME 5920MEDICAL GENETICS 1

3

STME 5940CANCER GENETICS AND GENETIC COUNSELING

3

STME 5962ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN GENETIC COUNSELING

3

STME 5931INTRODUCTORY GENETIC COUNSELING ROTATION

1

Summer Semester 3 - 7

STME 5971GENETIC COUNSELING THESIS I

1

STME 5941GENETIC COUNSELING CLINICAL ROTATION I

3

STME 5942GENETIC COUNSELING CLINICAL ROTATION 2

3

Fall Semester 4 - 16

STME 5902FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETIC COUNSELING: FURTHER ROLES AND SKILLS

3

CED 5980PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING

3

STME 5922MEDICAL GENETICS 2

3

STME 5918BIOINFORMATICS AND CLINICAL APPLICATION

2

STME 5972GENETIC COUNSELING THESIS 2

1

STME 5943GENETIC COUNSELING CLINICAL ROTATION 3

2

STME 5944GENETIC COUNSELING CLINICAL ROTATION 4

2

Spring Semester 5 - 10

STME 5903FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETIC COUNSELING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

3

STME 5930ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF GENETICS

2

STME 5970TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE

2

STME 5973GENETIC COUNSELING THESIS 3

1

STME 5945GENETIC COUNSELING CLINICAL ROTATION 5

2

Total Credit Hours: 65