Arizona State University
Genetic Counseling Program
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Program Length: 21 months
Mission: To prepare genetic counselors, who are from a variety of backgrounds and identities, to work in the field of genetics where they will apply their knowledge and unique skill set to help advance the understanding of genetics and genomics-related conditions in order to improve health outcomes within the communities where they work and live.
The objectives of the program are the following:
- Instill a sense of personal, professional and societal responsibility to respect, honor and value each other, professional colleagues, clients and members of our communities irrespective of an individual’s background or personal identity
- Ensure new graduates meet the Practice-Based Competencies for Genetic Counselors
- Prepare new graduates to pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination
- Equip new graduates to be able to secure a job in the healthcare field, a laboratory setting or other position relevant to their expertise in genetics and genetic counseling
- Provide new graduates with the skills to be able to conduct research, read and write manuscripts related to the field of genetics/genomics and genetic counseling
- GRE – ❌
- International students – ✅
- GPA requirement = 3.0
- In-state priority – ❌
- Interviews – TBD
- Please contact program about tuition information.
- Tuition reduction options – ❌
- On-campus work opportunities – ✅
- Scholarships – ✅
- Match and/or Application Waivers – ❌
- Arizona
- Flexible summer rotation opportunities – ✅
Partnered with indigenous faculty at ASU to recruit indigenous students.
For more information, please contact CHSGrad@asu.edu.
To request more information about this program, please complete this form.
