What is Genetic Counseling ? Established in 1982, the University of Cincinnati Genetic Counseling Program is one of the oldest genetic counseling programs in the country. It is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Students benefit from the program’s unique partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center-- one of the top five pediatric medical centers in the nation. Degree requirements include coursework, clinical rotations and research. Genetic counseling students take approximately 15 credit hours per quarter for six total quarters. They receive immediate hands-on experience in clinical rotations from the first quarter to the last, interacting with patients in multidisciplinary settings including prenatal, pediatric and adult genetics. By graduation each student will have been the primary genetic counselors for at least 50 but often for 100 or more cases. Additionally, students complete a master's thesis research project culminating in a manuscript suitable for publication. After completing the two-year master's program, graduates are prepared for any counseling job they choose--and for the certification exams required to practice counseling. Typically, 90-100% of our graduates pass the ABGC certification exam. 100% find employment after graduation in clinical, academic, research, laboratory or industry positions. Employers include schools and universities.

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