Approximately 38 credits are required to earn a master's degree in genetic counseling. These credits consist of 24 from core courses, 6 from the clinical internships, 2 from a research project and 6 elective credits. One elective must be a course pertaining to ethnic/cultural diversity. The requirements include a research project of publishable quality which follows the Graduate School 's Plan B requirements for a master's degree.

The standard of performance expected of students in the program will comply with the requirements of the Graduate School of WSU. Students must maintain the minimum grade point average (3.00) required by the Graduate School to continue in the program. They must also meet other specified requirements of the Genetic Counseling Program.