Prospective Students

The Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is strategically designed to provide a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and counseling skills, both equally important for success as a professional genetic counselor. Our goal is to provide our students an educational environment which is conducive to developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes (practice based competencies) needed to function successfully as productive and responsible genetic counselors in a variety of work settings. Students are expected to complete the program in two years (five semesters) on a full-time basis. Approximately eight students are accepted into the genetic counseling program each academic year. The high faculty to student ratio provides the opportunity for individualized instruction and mentoring. The program has achieved “Full Accreditation” by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.

 

If you are interested in learning more about the genetic counseling profession and our program, click here for more information about our summer open houses planned for June 22, 2018 and August 10, 2018.  If you are planning on applying for the fall of 2019, we will be holding an interactive webinar for more information about our program and the admissions process in the fall of 2018. Check back in late summer for more details. 

 

Click here for a printable overview of our program for potential applicants.

 

Click here for a brochure from the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors highlighting some features of genetic counselors and successful applicants.

 

 

Please contact us should you have any questions about our program.

Contact Information

Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics
Wayne State University School of Medicine
2375 Scott Hall
540 E. Canfield Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201

Administrative Office:
(313) 577-6298
Fax: (313) 577-9137
Email: geneticcounseling@med.wayne.edu