| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE | |
| Genetic Counseling Program | |
| Degree granted: | M.S. in Genetic Counseling |
| Training available: | Masters |
| Current enrollment: | 17 Masters |
| Number of graduates in last 2 years: | 16 Masters |
| Faculty status: | 6 M.S., 4 Ph.D., 2 M.D. |
| Areas of concentration: | biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetic technology, cytogenetics, developmental genetics, dysmorphology, genetic counseling, molecular genetics, oncological genetics, pharmacogenetics, prenatal diagnosis, Ethics in Genetics, Deaf culture, Cross-cultural counseling |
| Clinical training fellowships: | |
| ABMG accreditation: | |
| ABGC accreditation: |
Full status |
| Financial support: | One out-of-state fee waiver is available each year. Financial Aid is available through the University office of Financial Aid. There are also TA positions available to genetic counseling students through the Biology Department. |
| Application deadline: | January 14 |
| Contact: |
Aida Metzenberg, M.A., Ph.D., C.G.C., Director, California State University, Northridge, Genetic Counseling Program, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330-8409, Tel: 818-677-3611, Fax: 818-677-6692, E-mail: genetic.counseling@csun.edu Fiona Field, Associate Director, California State University, Northridge, Genetic Counseling Program, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330-8409, Tel: 818-677-3611, Fax: 818-677-6692, E-mail: genetic.counseling@csun.edu |
| Web homepage: | http://www.csun.edu/geneticcounseling/ |
| This is an interdepartmental program involving the Departments of Biology, Educational Psychology and Counseling, and Special Education. The two-year program leads to a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling. The program integrates intensive course work and clinical experience in a wide variety of clinical settings in the Los Angeles area and in the San Fernando Valley. Course work includes human genetics, principles and practice of genetic counseling, medical genetics, dysmorphology, biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, cancer genetics, treatment of genetic disorders, normal and atypical development, how cultural differences may affect counseling, and ethical, legal and social issues in genetics. The Program is designed to prepare students for the certification examination conducted by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, and for licensure. There is an emphasis on developing an empathetic, effective and professional demeanor with the ability to work well as a member of a team. The Program prepares students for genetic counseling careers in a variety of settings. | |