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Systems Genomics: Clinical Communication and Counseling (Graduate Certificate) at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Systems Genomics: Clinical Communication and Counseling Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit asynchronous online program consisting of four courses designed to provide foundational concepts of counseling and health communication theories. Concepts of counseling will be applied in varied formats toward creating effective provider-patient or advocate-consumer communication. Skill development will focus on supporting health care discussions and conversations requiring translation of genetic and genomic information for the benefit of the person and society in the era of precision medicine. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Listed courses include Communication and Counseling Skills for Effective Health Care Conversations; Cultural Awareness: Working with Diverse Populations in Health Care; Creating a Therapeutic Alliance; Death, Dying, Grief, and Coping.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Admission to the graduate program in Systems Genomics: Clinical Communication and Counseling requires completion of an undergraduate degree in a related communication, health and/or science field.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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