Graduate Certificate in Pre-Genetic Counseling – Online​

Courses & Learning Outcomes

SCU’s Graduate Certificate in Pre-Genetic Counseling is designed for students interested in applying to masters-level programs in genetic counseling. The goal is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge to improve their graduate applications.

Program At-A-Glance

Curriculum Summary

Total Credits: 12

Title

Credits
Genetic Counseling as a Career

3
Clinical Case Studies in Genetic Counseling

3
Introduction to Counseling Psychology

3
Psychosocial Principles of Counseling

3
Total

12

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Counseling Psychology: Graduates will demonstrate a thorough understanding of psychological counseling concepts and theoretical models.
  2. Genetic Counseling Practice: Graduates will describe the process for direct patient counseling related to family histories, genetic test results, and genetic medical conditions.
  3. Information Literacy: Graduates will demonstrate skills in information gathering and will assess scientific literature and genetic test results.
  4. Analytical Skills: Graduates will engage in analysis, reflection, and problem-solving in relation to issues in genomics.
  5. Communication Effectiveness: Graduates will express their ideas, thoughts, and concepts through professional written and verbal communication.
  6. Ethics: Graduates will critically analyze the ethical principles involved in complex issues and dilemmas in genomics research and clinical practice.

For full program information, view our catalog.