CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Forty two credits are required to earn a master's degree in genetic counseling. These credits consist of 27 from core courses, 6 from the clinical internships, 3 from a research project and 6 elective credits. One elective must be a course pertaining to ethnic/cultural diversity. The requirements include a clinical research project of publishable quality, which follows Plan B of the Graduate's School requirements for a master's degree.
| Wayne State University School of Medicine Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling Curriculum Overview |
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Principles of Genetic Counseling MBG 7640, 3 crs.
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Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling MBG 7740, 3 crs. |
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Advanced Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling MBG 7741, 3 crs. |
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Introductory Molecular Biology MBG 7010, 4 crs. |
Advanced Human Genetics MBG 7600, 4 crs. |
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Advanced Medical Genetics MBG 7800, 3crs. |
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Human Development and Teratology MBG 7830, 1 cr.
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Genetic Counseling Seminar MBG 7880, 1 cr. |
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Genetic Counseling Seminar MBG 7880, 1 cr.
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Practical Applications of Genetic Counseling, MBG 7660, 1 cr. |
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Senior Seminar in Genetic Counseling MBG 7881, 1 cr. |
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Evaluating the Health Care Literature MBG 7860, 1 cr. |
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Y1 Medical Genetics MD1 5400 Mid April-Mid May |
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| Electives |
Epidemiology 1 FPH 7240, 3 crs. or elective |
Elective 3 crs. |
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| Research Project |
Research Project Seminar 1, MBG 7999, 1 cr. |
Research Project Seminar 2 MBG 7999, 1 cr. |
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Research Project MBG 7999, 1 cr. |
Research Project MBG 7999, 1 cr.
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| Clinical |
Observational Experiences Observe in various clinical settings |
Clinical Internship (Introductory) Participation genetics clinics 14 wks. MBG 8998, 1 cr. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetics clinics 2 rotations (14 wks.) MBG 8998, 1 cr. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetics clinics/laboratories 2 rotations (14 wks.) MBG 8998, 2 crs. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetics clinics/laboratories 2 rotations (14 wks.) MBG 8998, 2 crs. |
| Other Activities |
Attend relevant seminars, conferences, case conferences, process group and journal clubs * Second year students attendnd NSGC Annual Education Conference |
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| Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics Wayne State University School of Medicine 3127 Scott Hall 540 E. Canfield Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 |
Administrative Office: (313) 577-6298 Fax: (313) 577-9137 Email: lknight@med.wayne.edu |