Campus information and student testimonials
Program Videos
Learn more about the actual experience at the University of Minnesota Genetic Counseling Program by viewing a series of videos:
- Clinic, Teaching, and Research Experiences at the University of Minnesota
- Real Life as a Genetic Counseling Student at the University of Minnesota
Curriculum
Year One Required Courses:
| Fall Semester | ||
| GCD 8917 | Medical Genetics for Genetic Counselors 1 (A-F grade base) | 3 credits |
| GCD 8911 | Genetic Counseling Skills & Practice 1 (A-F grade base) | 4 credits |
| Psy 5137 |
Intro to Behavioral Genetics (A-F grade base) |
3 credits |
| GCD 8073 | Genetics & Genomics in Human Health (A-F grade base)
|
2 credits |
| GCD 8921 | Professional Development Seminar 1 (S/N grade base) | 1 credit |
| Spring Semester | ||
| GCD 8918 | Medical Genetics for Genetic Counselors 2 (A-F grade base) | 3 credits |
| GCD 8912 | Genetic Counseling Skills & Practice 2 (A-F grade base) | 4 credits |
| GCD 8921 |
Professional Development Seminar 2 (S/N grade base) |
1 credit |
| GCD 8993 | Directed Study - Cytogenetics Lab Rotation (S/N grade base) | 2 credits |
| GCD 8916 | Genetic Counseling Research Seminar (A-F grade base) | 2 credits |
Year Two Required Courses:
| Summer Semester | ||
| GCD 8001 | Clinical Internship 1 (A-F grade base) |
3 credits |
| Fall Semester | ||
| GCD 8994 | Research Project Paper (S/N grade base) | 2 credits |
| GCD 8913 | Psychosocial Issues in Genetic Counseling I (A-F grade base) | 3 credits |
| GCD 8002 | Clinical Internship 2 (A-F grade base) | 5 credits |
| GCD 8914 | Ethical & Legal Issues in Genetic Counseling (A-F grade base) | 2 credits |
| GCD 8922 | Professional Development Seminar 3 (S/N grade base) | 1 credit |
| Spring Semester | ||
|
GCD 8915 |
Psychosocial Issues in Genetic Counseling II (A-F grade base) |
3 credits |
| GCD 8003 | Clinical Internship 3 (A-F grade base) | 5 credits |
| GCD 8994 | Research Project Paper (S/N grade base) | 2 credits |
| GCD 8922 | Professional Development Seminar 4 (S/N grade base) | 1 credit |
Finances
Most of our students receive support through Teaching Assistantships for at least two of their four semesters. These assistantships offer partial tuition remission and pay a monthly stipend. In addition, any out-of-state student working as a Teaching Assistant is eligible for in-state tuition for one semester after working for at least one semester.
Students also apply for loans to help support their studies. The University of Minnesota has an office of financial aid available to answer any questions about loans for graduate study at https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid.
For the most up-to-date information about costs for attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota, please check the tuition and fees website at https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/costs/tuition.
We also encourage students and prospective students to check out the UMN Graduate School Funding Page for information on fellowships, grants, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and loans.
Email GCGrad@umn.edu for the most up-to-date tuition estimates.
All students are covered by malpractice insurance and have health care insurance as graduate students enrolled in the program.
The University of Minnesota Genetic Counseling Program adheres to the Essential Capacities for Matriculation, Promotion, and Graduation of the Medical School.
The Program also adheres to the University policy regarding Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence.
The MCDB&G program is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for students and scholars with various economic disadvantages, disabilities, special talents, leadership qualities and for those who come from various ethnic and racial backgrounds. A diverse student body enriches graduate education by providing a multiplicity of views and perspectives that enhance research, teaching and the development of new knowledge. We recognize the mission, policies, and practices exhibited by the University of Minnesota Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and the Office of the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity.
The University of Minnesota Master’s in Genetic Counseling program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, Inc., located at 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Ste 300, McLean, VA 22102. ACGC can be reached by phone at 703.506.7667