1.0Pre-Health Advisinghttps://www.monmouth.edu/pre-healthRobert Smithhttps://www.monmouth.edu/pre-health/author/resmith/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="zRbrO5DZWG"><a href="https://www.monmouth.edu/pre-health/preparation/genetic-counseling/">Preparing for a Career in Genetic Counseling</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.monmouth.edu/pre-health/preparation/genetic-counseling/embed/#?secret=zRbrO5DZWG" width="600" height="338" title="“Preparing for a Career in Genetic Counseling” — Pre-Health Advising" data-secret="zRbrO5DZWG" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.monmouth.edu/pre-health/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Genetic Counseling Prerequisite Requirements for Professional Schools Genetic counselors work with health care teams to provide information and support to families who are at risk for a variety of inherited conditions, or who have members with birth defects or disorders. They may analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with the family. They may serve as patient advocates, referring clients to appropriate health care professionals and services. Most programs are Master’s-level degrees. For career and prerequisite information, see webpages below:      • National Society of Genetic Counselors http://www.nsgc.org/ or http://www.nsgc.org/Home/PhysicianPage/PhysicianFAQs/tabid/341/Default.aspx   • http://www.ehow.com/info_8186713_education-training-genetic-counselor.html.   • http://www.ehow.com/list_6609997_master_s-degree-requirements-genetic-counselor.html For a brief description of a few programs: • http://www.ehow.com/list_7194774_genetic-counseling-graduate-schools.html     GENERAL Prerequisites: A minimum 3.0 GPA Two courses of general biology with labs At least one course in genetics Two courses of general chemistry with labs Two courses of physics with labs College mathematics and a course in statistics An introductory psychology course Some course requirements may vary depending upon the school of choice, i.e., some schools may require organic and biochemistry, so check individual programs GRE scores Advocacy experience (i.e., peer counselor, RA advisor in college, volunteering with those with disabilities, working for a crisis hotline service, working at shelters, etc.) Observing or interning with a genetic counselor For a list of ongoing training programs once you become a genetic counselor see:           http://www.nsgc.org/Education/YearroundEducationalOpportunities/tabid/103/Default.aspx. Specific Prerequisites:  Please check individual school prerequisites for more information.