GENET_CN 401-0 Introduction to Genetic Counseling (1 Unit)  

Introduction to the practice of genetic counseling and the genetic counseling profession.

GENET_CN 403-0 Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling (1 Unit)  

Ethical, legal and social issues in the genetic counseling field, and professional development of entry level genetic counselors.

GENET_CN 411-0 Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counseling I (1 Unit)  

An introductory course to human psychological development and counseling/interviewing skills as applied to genetic counseling.

GENET_CN 412-0 Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counseling II (1 Unit)  

Advanced topics in counseling skills and theory as applied to genetic counseling.

GENET_CN 413-0 Advanced Genetic Counseling (1 Unit)  

Second-year seminar focusing on advanced counseling principles and skills.

GENET_CN 420-1 Principles of Medical Genetics I (1 Unit)  

Basic and complex principles of human heredity, including an introduction to cytogenetics, molecular technique and mathematical genetics.

GENET_CN 420-2 Principles of Medical Genetics II (1 Unit)  

Approaches to clinical genetics, embryology, and a variety of genetic diseases; application of medical and genetic information to genetic counseling.

GENET_CN 420-3 Principles of Medical Genetics III (1 Unit)  

Biochemical genetics, immunology, and treatment of genetic disease.

GENET_CN 421-0 Research Methods (1 Unit)  

Planning research projects, questionnaire development, research design, and approaches to clinical research.

GENET_CN 422-0 Genetics Journal Club (0 Unit)  

Regular meetings to review current genetics journals and present articles of interest relevant to clinical genetics.

GENET_CN 423-0 Genetic Counseling Laboratory Techniques and Interpretation (1 Unit)  

The application of principles of human and medical genetics and genomics, testing technologies, and genetic counseling in laboratories.

GENET_CN 425-0 Adult Genetics (1 Unit)  

This class will consider the various adult onset complex disorders, ways to obtain and interpret family history for complex adult conditions, specific genetic risk assessment approaches, and ways to communicate risk to families.

GENET_CN 499-0 Research Project (1 Unit)  

Development and presentation of a research project or case report in consultation with an advisory committee. Students will present a seminar on the project and prepare a paper that is expected to be submitted for publication and for presentation at a professional meeting.

GENET_CN 520-0 Observational Rotation (0 Unit)  

Genetic Counseling fieldwork rotation in which student observes but does not actively participate in sessions.

GENET_CN 525-0 Clinical Rotations (1 Unit)  

Genetic counseling fieldwork rotations during the fall, winter and spring quarters.

GENET_CN 530-0 Summer Clinical Rotation (3 Units)  

Two six-week, full-time summer fieldwork rotations.