GENC 661 Genetics and the Community II

Genetics in the Community I and II are to be taken sequentially over two semesters. These courses are intended to give students experience working with support groups (local, regional, and national), genetic registries, collaboratives, and community resources. Participants will interact with a family impacted by a genetic disease and provide community education. Additional topics covered in Genetics in the community II include: transition from pediatrics to adult health care, transition from school to work for people with disabilities, the role of the social worker in genetics, adoption, Rare Disease Day, and DNA Day.