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Program Mission

To provide a quality educational experience in genetic counseling to prepare students to be skilled health professionals who will serve individuals, families, and the greater community.

Program Vision

To foster an environment that enables learners to become forward thinking and compassionate genomics professionals within the organizations and communities they serve. 

Program Shared Values

Respect - through treating others with high regard, integrity, and an appreciation of their lived experiences. 

Collaboration - through cultivating a supportive environment that engages and values the perspectives of peers, colleagues, patients, and the greater community. 

Innovation - through encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking that improves the lives of others.

Program Learning Objectives

• Develop a deep understanding of genetic and genomic principles defined by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Standards.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to provide genetic counseling services in diverse clinical settings.
• Effectively communicate information within the scope of genetic counseling to patients, providers, and the larger community.
• Engage in the research process through exploring the literature, developing research questions, seeking answers, and communicating findings.