Spring 2027

Contemporary Professional Issues in Genetics Counseling

Covers selected basic issues and topics that are core curricular requirements specific to genetics counseling.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Laura Birkeland

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles

  • Integrate knowledge of psychological aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being

  • Critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information

  • Promote client-centered, informed, non-coercive and value-based decision-making

  • Adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models

  • Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients

  • Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics and genetic counseling issues.

  • Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization

  • Demonstrate understanding of the research process

  • Advocate for individuals, families, communities and the genetic counseling profession

  • Demonstrate a self-reflective, evidence-based and current approach to genetic counseling practice.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies

  • Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies
GENECSLR 737

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  • Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies

Professors

Spring 2027

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

LAURA BIRKELAND is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Genetics and genomics core concepts and principles
  • Psychological aspects of conditions with a genetic component
  • Client-centered, informed, non-coercive and value-based decision-making
  • Ethical, legal and philosophical principles of the genetic counseling profession
  • Advocacy for individuals, families, communities and the profession

Skills

  • Understanding and utilizing genetics and genomics core concepts
  • Integrating psychological aspects of genetic conditions for client well-being
  • Critical assessment of genetic, medical, and social science literature
  • Promoting client-centered, informed, non-coercive decision-making
  • Adapting genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models
  • Applying culturally responsive and respectful genetic counseling skills
  • Acting in accordance with ethical, legal, and philosophical principles of the profession
  • Demonstrating understanding of the research process

Grades

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GENECSLR 737 · Spring 2027

Contemporary Professional Issues in Genetics Counseling

Recorded 2026-10-14
GENECSLR 737 · Spring 2027

Develop Professional Identity

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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