The Genetic Counseling Master's Program (GCMP) at Rutgers University is a 22 month graduate program in which students will be awarded a Master's in Science upon completion. Our program is comprised of three main components: rigorous coursework, a variety of clinical rotations offered throughout the state, and a Master's research project. There are a number of additional rotations and activities that our students participate in that serve to round out their educational experience.
The Rutgers GCMP draws upon the vast resources of a growing Rutgers University. Our program collaborates with a variety of University departments and other Rutgers professional schools to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to training. Our program leadership includes dedicated genetic professionals, representing a range of specialties, both academic and clinical. Located on the beautiful Busch campus, GCMP students will be able to take advantage of all that a large university has to offer.
In light of the expanding roles that genetic counselors now fulfill, the program was designed to prepare our graduates to pursue a variety of genetic counseling jobs. Additionally, the program strives to take advantage of the vast number of opportunities within Genetics throughout the state. These goals are reflected in our Mission Statement and Program vision.
Since the beginning of the program, over 95% of admitted students have graduated on time. The Rutgers GCMP has a 90% employment rate at the time of graduation and 100% within three months of graduation. Our board pass rate for first time test takers is over 90% and overall pass rate for the last three years is 100%.
Graduates of the Rutgers GCMP will:
• Be able to conduct genetic counseling sessions for a variety of indications, demonstrating their acquisition of skills and Practice-Based Competencies
• Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in all aspects of genetic counseling and be able to apply their knowledge in a clinical setting and beyond
• Incorporate a variety of counseling skills into their practice and foster a model of patient-centered counseling
• Appreciate the variety of genetic counseling career opportunities and understand how they can apply their skills to the profession’s ever- changing landscape
• Have created meaningful professional connections lasting for a lifetime
• Demonstrate and promote professionalism in all situations
• Apply a principle-based framework for approaching ethical situations as they pertain to genetics and genetic counseling
• Apply their experiences and insights from working with diverse communities and commit to a practice that exemplifies cultural competency
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