Our Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling will train and prepare genetic counselors who are skilled, compassionate, and committed to providing expert guidance to individuals and families navigating the complexities of genetic information regarding rare diseases.
The need for expert genetic counselors is steadily increasing as more and more information becomes available about the genetic bases of a wide range of diseases because of the rapid pace of scientific advances in genetics and genomics.
Precision medicine for genetic disorders relies on scientific advances in genomics, and patients and their families are increasingly called upon to navigate the complexities of genetic information to make informed decisions about treatment options.
Genetic counselors play a key role in helping patients understand the genetic causes of their diseases and help patients and their families make informed decisions about genetic conditions and treatment options.
Our Master’s program has received approval from the Florida Board of Governors, the governing board for the State University System of Florida. This is an important milestone for the program, as it permits us to launch a nation-wide search for Program Director.
Under the leadership of the new Program Director, we will begin the process of securing accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
We anticipate being able to accept our inaugural class in the Fall of 2026.
We seek qualified candidates for the position of inaugural director of our Master’s Degree Program in genetic counseling. The job ID is 58965, please see the job posting here.