Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Genetics
This 15-credit certificate program is designed for Bachelor's Degree prepared individuals who are seeking focused, graduate-level education in the specialty of genetics. Knowledge gained through coursework will enable healthcare workers to better care for and educate their patients. The curriculum consists of two courses
(6 credits)taught through the School of Nursing (Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Therapeutics and Advanced Topics in Human Genetics) and 9 credits taught through other departments in the Schools of the Health Sciences (selected to meet the student's career goals or interests).
In addition to the courses, learning experiences may be enriched through the availability of Clinical Genetics Case Conferences, Human Genetics Research Seminar, Human Genetics Journal Club, Genetics Grand Rounds, and a Research Practicum in a molecular genetics laboratory. Applicants for admission to this certificate program must meet the admission criteria for admission to a graduate program in the School of Nursing. If the student chooses to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing from the School of Nursing, these graduate level credits from the certificate curriculum may be accepted as elective credits where possible.
Example of Post-Masters and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Care Genetics Curriculum
Spring
- NUR 2680 - Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Therapeutics 3 cr **
- HUGEN 2034 - Introduction to Biochemical and Molecular Genetics* 3 cr.
Summer
- NUR 2681 - Advanced Topics in Human Genetics 3 cr. **
Fall
- EPIDEM 2600 - Introduction to Molecular Epidemiology* 3 cr.
- HUGEN 2031 - Chromosomes and Human Disease* 3 cr.
* = examples of possible choices, choices based on goals
of the student
** = Required Courses