2017-2018 Undergraduate General Catalog


Pre-Genetic Counseling

Suggested Program of Study

These are general admissions requirements. Admissions requirements vary from program to program, so students should investigate the requirements of each school to which they plan to apply, and consult with their academic advisor and Coordinator. Students are encouraged to take the required coursework before applying as it will strengthen their application.

Required Courses

BIOL 120Biological Principles I (NS)

4

BIOL 121Biological Principles II

4

BIOL 233Genetics

4

BIOL 234Cell Biology

4

BIOL 354Biological Chemistry (W)

4

CHEM 116General Chemistry I (NS)

4

CHEM 117General Chemistry II

4

 

CHEM 145Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

4

OR

CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I

4

 

PSYC 115General Psychology (SS)

3

 

BIOL 270Biostatistics and Experimental Design (W)

4

OR

PSYC 270/ECON 270Statistics

4

See specific program requirements for organic chemistry prerequisites.

Plus at least one other psychology course.

Additional BIOL Courses

Additional Biology electives are encouraged.  The electives may include the following suggested courses.

BIOL 150Human Anatomy

4

 

BIOL 225Human Physiology

4

OR

BIOL 366Advanced Human Physiology

4

 

BIOL 334Vertebrate Embryology (W)

4

BIOL 346Developmental Biology (W)

4

BIOL 358Molecular Biology

4

Additional PSYC Course

At least one additional Psychology course is required.  Recommended Psychology courses include the following.

PSYC 235Counseling and Psychotherapy

4

PSYC 332Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis

4