Curriculum Overview
Forty five credits are required to earn a master's degree in genetic counseling. These credits consist of 35 from core courses, 6 from the clinical internships and 4 from a research project. There is also the option of taking an elective course pertaining to ethnic/cultural diversity. The requirements include a clinical research project of publishable quality, which follows Plan B of the Graduate's School requirements for a master's degree.
For complete information regarding our program's requirements, please see our student handbooks: Class of 2025 Student Handbook and Class of 2026 Student Handbook.
Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling
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| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall* | Winter | |
| Course Work | Principles of Genetic Counseling MGG 7640, 4 crs. |
Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling MGG 7740, 3 crs. |
Advanced Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling MGG 7741, 3 crs. |
Optional Elective | |
| Introductory Molecular Biology MGG 7010, 4 crs. |
Advanced Human Genetics MGG 7600, 3 crs. |
Advanced Medical Genetics MGG 7800, 3crs. |
Senior Seminar in Genetic Counseling MGG 7881, 2 cr. |
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| Human Development and Teratology MGG 7830, 1 cr. |
Genetic Counseling Seminar MGG 7880, 1 cr. |
Genetic Counseling Seminar MGG 7880, 1 cr. |
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Introduction to Promoting Health Equity in Genetic Counseling MGG 7730, 1 cr. |
Practical Applications of Genetic Counseling, MGG 7660, 3 cr. |
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Epidemiology 1
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Introduction to Medical Genetics MGG 7710, 2 cr. |
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| Evaluating the Health Care Literature MGG 7860, 1 cr. |
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| Research Project | Research Project Seminar, MGG 7999, 2 cr. |
Research Project MGG 7999, 1 cr. |
Research Project MGG 7999, 1 cr. |
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| Clinical Activities | Observational Experiences Observe in various clinical settings |
Clinical Internship (Introductory) Participation genetics clinics 14 wks. MGG 8998, 1 cr. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetic clinics 2 rotations (14 wks.) MGG 8998, 1 cr. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetics clinics/laboratories 2 rotations (14 wks.) MGG 8998, 2 crs. |
Clinical Internship Participation genetics clinics/laboratories 2 rotations (14 wks.) MGG 8998, 2 crs. |
| Other Activities | Attend relevant seminars, conferences, case conferences, process group and journal clubs * Second year students attend NSGC Annual Education Conference |
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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