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What You Learn

The Master's of Science in Genetic Counseling is a 65-credit program with three main areas of focus: coursework, research and clinical experience. The curriculum includes core coursework in science, counseling and ethics, as well as courses in bioinformatics and translational medicine. Courses in research design and execution prepare students to complete original research, culminating in their master's of science thesis.

Clinical and observational experiences expose students to a variety of practice areas including: preconception, prenatal care, pediatric and adult genetics, cancer, cardiology, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies, public health, laboratories and industry. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will have acquired the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies. Graduates are prepared to sit for the national certification examination.

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

M.S. in Genetic Counseling

For more information contact:

Jill M. Fischer, M.S., C.G.C.
Director, Department of Genetic Counseling
Phone: (908) 737-6159
Email: jfischer@kean.edu
Location: NAAB-215

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I think of genetic counseling as a skill set, combining medical knowledge, an understanding of complex science and the ability to communicate such. If we think about our profession as this skill set, there are no boundaries limiting what we as genetic counselors can do.

Jill Fischer, MS, CGC
Director, Department of Genetic Counseling
Jill Fischer Genetic Counseling Graduate Program

29%

growth in jobs by 2026

87%

of graduates accepted a job offer prior to graduation

$102,028

average earnings for Genetic Counselors

Accreditation

The Kean University Master's program in Genetic Counseling is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). 


Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling
7918 Jones Branch Drive
Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 USA
(703) 506-7667
www.gceducation.org

 

 

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