A systems approach to training
Our online classes, clinical experiences, research requirements, and supplementary activities are coordinated and integrated into a single curriculum designed to build the skills described in the domains of a genetic counselor's Practice-Based Competencies. Our educational philosophy reflects UConn's Life Transformative Education initiative: we bring together a wide range of professionals to help students form authentic, supportive relationships with mentors, advisors, peers, and clients. The result is a program that leaves graduates both career-ready and prepared to make a real-world impact. In short, we apply a systems approach to training the next generation's translators of genomics.
Plan of Study
The program runs 22 months and 51 credits, beginning in the fall (fall start only). The typical sequence:
| Semester 1 (Fall) |
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| ISG 5100 | Foundations of Genetic and Genomic Medicine | 3 | |
| ISG 5102 | Clinical Applications of Genetic and Genomic Technology | 3 | |
| ISG 5103 | Theories and Methods of Genetic Counseling | 3 | |
| ISG 5143 | Clinical Prenatal Genetics | 1 | |
| ISG 5144 | Professional Skills & Competencies: Clinical Practice for Genetic Counselors I | 1 | |
| ISG 5730-001 | Professional Skills & Competencies: Career Development | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (Spring) | |||
| Summer Term | |||
| Semester 3 (Fall) | 13 | ||
| Semester 4 (Spring) | 10 | ||
| Total | 51 |
Degree Requirements
To earn the degree, students must successfully complete the 51-credit curriculum, five 10-week core clinical rotations and a 10-week enrichment rotation (meeting the ACGC standard of at least 50 participatory cases), required credits, exams, research/capstone requirements as detailed in the Student Handbook and capstone course syllabi, and professional development training. Full course details can be found in Course descriptions; read more about rotations in Fieldwork and Rotations. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn a grade of B- or better in each required graded course (or S for courses graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis), submit an approved Plan of Study form and formally apply to graduate in the Student Administration system within the final semester in order to graduate.