CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN GENETICS COUNSELING

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 4 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles Audience: Graduate 2. Integrate knowledge of psychological aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being Audience: Graduate 3. Critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information Audience: Graduate 4. Promote client-centered, informed, non-coercive and value-based decision-making Audience: Graduate 5. Adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models Audience: Graduate 6. Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients Audience: Graduate 7. Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics and genetic counseling issues. Audience: Graduate 8. Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization Audience: Graduate 9. Demonstrate understanding of the research process Audience: Graduate 10. Advocate for individuals, families, communities and the genetic counseling profession Audience: Graduate 11. Demonstrate a self-reflective, evidence-based and current approach to genetic counseling practice. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles Audience: Graduate 2. Integrate knowledge of psychological aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being Audience: Graduate 3. Critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information Audience: Graduate 4. Promote client-centered, informed, non-coercive and value-based decision-making Audience: Graduate 5. Adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models Audience: Graduate 6. Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients Audience: Graduate 7. Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics and genetic counseling issues. Audience: Graduate 8. Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization Audience: Graduate 9. Demonstrate understanding of the research process Audience: Graduate 10. Advocate for individuals, families, communities and the genetic counseling profession Audience: Graduate 11. Demonstrate a self-reflective, evidence-based and current approach to genetic counseling practice. Audience: Graduate