The M.S. degree in Human Genetics with a concentration in Genetic Counseling is awarded
upon completion of the following Rackham Graduate School
and Department of Human Genetics
Requirements:
Completion of a minimum of fifty one (51) hours of graduate study, including
all core courses in the Genetic Counseling Curriculum and at a minimum
3 additional courses in relevant educational disciplines/fields (one of
which must include the School of Public Health). Completion of two seven-week
genetic counseling internships, three semesters of clinical rotations,
presentation of two student seminars (one each in HG 821 and 822), completion
and presentation of an individualized project, and maintenance of full-time
enrollment during the academic semesters of the training program. Registration
is not required during the internships, which are completed during the
intervening summer.