Our Mission
The UConn Genetic Counseling Professional STEM Master’s Program prepares the next generation of diverse genetic counselors who can foster innovation, advocacy, and leadership in a technologically dynamic discipline for improved healthcare outcomes and lifelong learning.
Through competency-based, interprofessional training and a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we develop skilled, adaptable practitioners ready to meet the evolving needs of clinical genetics.
Our Educational Goals
- Provide a competency-based and interprofessional approach to training to prepare students for the national board certification examination and professional practice;
- Deliver dynamic traditional, online and novel learning experiences to meet the growing need and evolving role of genetic counselors;
- Promote effective communication techniques for professional practice;
- Foster diversity and inclusion in students and partners, leadership opportunities, and community outreach to drive excellence in the profession;
- Provide holistic experiential and professional development opportunities to facilitate the translation of knowledge into genetic counseling practice;
- Mentor and foster students as individuals recognizing intersectionality of identity, experiences, cultures and customs toward developing one’s personal values;
- Improve and promote the role of genetics in health care and research as well as the value of the genetic counseling profession.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that better genetic counseling begins with people who reflect the communities they serve. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, and mentoring students of all backgrounds, and to building an inclusive environment where every individual is valued.