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MSPH graduates will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles
2.  Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well‐being.
3. Construct relevant, targeted, and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees.
4. Identify assess, facilitate, and integrate genetic testing options in genetic counseling practice.
5. Assess individuals’ and relatives probability of conditions with a genetic component or carrier status based on pedigree, test results, and other pertinent information.
6. Demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully manage a case.
7. Critically assess the genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information.
8. Establish a mutually agreed upon agenda
9. Employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
10. Use a range of counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision‐making and adaptation to risks/conditions.
11. Promote client‐centered, informed, non‐coercive and value‐based decision making.
12. Understand how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models
13. Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients
14. Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs, their characteristics, and the circumstances of the encounter
15. Write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds
16. Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics, and genetic counseling issues
17. Act in accordance with ethical, legal, and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization
18. Demonstrate understanding of the research process.
19. Advocate for individuals, families, communities, and the profession
20. Demonstrate a self‐reflective, evidence‐based and current approach to genetic counseling practice
21. Understand the methods, roles, and responsibilities of the process of clinical supervision of trainees
22. Establish and maintain professional inter‐disciplinary relationships in both team and one‐on‐ one settings, and recognize one’s role in the larger healthcare system