Pre-Genetic Counseling Program
The pre genetic counseling program at Parkside is designed to help students gain the necessary academic and professional requirements that will help them be competitive candidates for professional genetic counseling schools. We offer exceptional learning opportunities in a small class setting which helps with your success.
Parkside’s pre genetic counseling program prepares you to pursue advanced training in medical genetics and counseling. This career path will give you the ability to interpret genetic test results and guide clients seeking information about inherited diseases, family medical histories, pros and cons of genetic tests, and informed choice options.
According to the National Society of Genetic Counselors, genetic counselors often work with obstetricians, oncologists, and other doctors and can specialize in areas including:
- Prenatal and preconception
- Pediatric
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Neurology
Follow link for more information about the Center of Health Sciences and other Pre Health programs
The most common majors that students choose to complete their pre-genetic counseling education are:
Many Genetic Counseling programs require a student to obtain a major from either Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or Psychology to qualify for these programs
Common science and math pre-requisite classes that are required by most chiropractic schools
General Biology | BIOS 101 and 102 | 8 credits | 1 year
General Chemistry | CHEM 101 and 102 | 10 credits | 1 year
Organic Chemistry | CHEM 321, 322, and 323| 11 credits | 1 year
Physics | PHYS 105 and 106 | 10 credits | 1 year
Other classes you may want to consider taking as electives to help prepare for chiropractic school
Anatomy | BIOS 300 | 4 credits
Physiology | BIOS 341 | 3 credits
Microbiology | BIOS 303 | 4 credits
Biochemistry | BIOS 307 | 3 credits
Neuroscience | BIOS 420 | 3 credits
PROGRAM CONTACT INFO
Bryan Lewis | 262-595-2327 | lewisb@uwp.edu
