The mission of the MS in Genetic Counseling Program is to train well-rounded genetic counselors in clinical genomic medicine who are equipped with the critical thinking skills to guide the evolving field of genetic counseling in this new era of precision health.
 

Objectives

The objectives of the MS in Genetic Counseling Program are to train diverse cohorts of genetic counseling students to:

1. Engage in an evidence-based practice that incorporates advanced knowledge in genetics, genomics, and psychosocial counseling.
2. Critically think, evaluate, and synthesize research findings to produce and disseminate new scientific research related to the discipline and practice of genetic counseling.

3. Address and appropriately act on ethical, legal, and social issues in the discipline and practice of genetic counseling.

    

The mission, vision, and objectives are consistent with UCLA's mission and the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Code of Ethics and will be achieved through coursework taught by faculty, including genetic counselors, with broad expertise; a capstone research project conducted at a top-ranked research-intensive university under the direction of UCLA faculty; fieldwork experiences supervised by certified genetic counselors in a broad array of settings with diverse patient populations and healthcare professionals; and interactions with genetic counselor role models as leadership mentors.