They come to the program with a strong science background and experience in providing counseling to people in times of crisis. They leave with the skills and knowledge to combine the two, and provide meaningful and effective genetic counseling to patients under a wide variety of circumstances and from all walks of life.
As the mother of a child with a genetic condition, our program's founding director was the first to incorporate a strong focus on disability awareness into the training of genetic counselors. Learning from individuals and families who are touched by disability or genetic disease is at the core our of students' education.
From their community placements, to spending time with families, to hearing and reflecting on individual stories, our students gain valuable insights that we are confident will positively influence how they practice as genetic counselors. Brandeis University is passionate about social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion at both the undergraduate and graduate levels — and our program's values align closely with this mission.
In times of racial division in our society and our profession, we are reminded that there is still work to be done and we pledge to do our part. We continue to adapt our curriculum to foster a rich and inclusive learning environment for students from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
Our students are trained to recognize the specific needs of different patients and families; acknowledge and address health care disparities; and work to provide genetic counseling services to all who would benefit from them.
Search Search Search this site. Search Brandeis. Students provide care to a variety of clients, under the direct supervision of Institute faculty. They tackle complex client problems, supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities. Client populations include those with chronic conditions across the lifespan.
The center builds upon and enhances the community services currently provided by the Institute and houses these services in one integrated center. The IHP Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion JEDI helps guide the IHP in an agenda that includes this anti-oppression statement ; an expansion of the JEDI Fellowship program ; programs to improve the diversity, retention, and support of faculty, staff, and students of color, especially Black faculty, staff, and students; and a review and streamlining of procedures for reporting bias.
The M. Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, Inc. Telephone: Educate skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate genetic counselors who will contribute to high quality health care for a diverse society and who will provide leadership in genetics.
Seek to recruit qualified students of diverse backgrounds, and will contribute to the provision of culturally competent care to promote access to healthcare. Offer a curriculum that reflects contemporary knowledge, a commitment to critical inquiry, life-long learning, evidence-based practice, and engagement in active learning.
Provide leadership in the development of innovative clinical education models to support quality practice in genetic counseling. Foster scholarship in genetics and genomics for faculty and students through research collaborations, mentorship, and capstone projects. Model collaborations with providers and researchers from different institutions within and external to Mass General Brigham, matching the collaborative nature of the genetics field.
Read more on the program's mission and objectives. National Society of Genetic Counselors: www. American Board of Genetic Counseling: www. Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors: www. Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling: www. View our virtual campus tour and learn more about the IHP's campus and facilities.
Learn more about campus life, housing, and transportation around Boston. Search for housing on our off-campus housing site. Read a news article about the Genetic Counseling Class of Skip to main content. Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. The Profession. More Information. The BU Genetic Counseling Program is committed to providing high-quality training through dynamic coursework, dedicated mentoring, diverse fieldwork and innovative learning experiences to develop motivated genetic counselors to meet the needs of an expanding landscape in genetics and genomics.
The primary objective of the Master of Science Degree Program in Genetic Counseling is to educate graduate students in the core concepts of human genetics and counseling. Our focus is to provide students with the appropriate knowledge, experience and mentoring to become competent, sensitive and motivated genetic counselors.
This is accomplished through a variety of educational experiences including coursework, clinical training, research project preparation and supplementary activities such as case conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs and seminars.
Students gain experience working with an incredibly diverse patient population, including the underserved and uninsured. We strive to provide students with experiences that match their clinical and future professional interests.
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