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McGraw, Erin. An evaluation of Rutgers genetic counseling certificate program. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0taw-4d61

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TitleAn evaluation of Rutgers genetic counseling certificate program
NameMcGraw, Erin (author); Heiman, Gary (chair); Rispoli Joines, Jessica (internal member); Bruno Horner, Michele (outside member); Rutgers University; School of Graduate Studies
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectExposure, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Extent1 online resource (v, 44 pages)
DescriptionThe demand for genetic counselors continues to grow as advancements are made in the field of genomics. Exposing undergraduate students to the genetic counseling profession may help fill this demand by generating interest in an expanding field and preparing students to apply to graduate-level programs. One such exposure that currently exists is the Genetic Counseling Certificate Program (GCCP) offered to undergraduate students at Rutgers University. To determine the effectiveness, benefits, and limitations of the GCCP, a program evaluation was conducted. Former GCCP students, along with the genetic counselors that supervised these students, were surveyed to assess how they perceived the program. Overall, students and supervisors enjoyed participating in the GCCP. Most students, including those that ultimately chose a different career path, thought the program successfully met its objectives and thought their participation in the GCCP was beneficial. All of the supervisors thought the amount of time they dedicated to supervising GCCP students was reasonable, while 80% said they would continue to work with these students in the future. In addition to surveying GCCP students and supervisors, program directors of genetic counseling graduate programs were also surveyed to investigate the amount of genetic counseling exposure offered to undergraduate students at their universities. Of those who had undergraduate students at their university, over 90% indicated one or more forms of genetic counseling exposure were offered. Despite the majority of program directors indicating this exposure was effective, 90% thought their program or department could be doing more to introduce undergraduates to the genetic counseling profession. Because the GCCP is viewed favorably by former students and supervisors, implementing something similar to the certificate program may be an option for those looking to offer additional opportunities to their undergraduates.
NoteM.S.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0taw-4d61
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Graduate Studies Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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