Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC) at MUSC is a 58-credit hour, five-semester hybrid program. The program is a well-balanced academic and clinically-based program dedicated to teaching practice-based competencies in a compassionate, safe, and evidence-based patient care environment. Students are exposed to a rigorous education curriculum. A majority of coursework is offered online and asynchronously, allowing students to complete didactic components at a time and location of choice. 

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GENEC601	Genetic Counseling Principles	3
GENEC602	Medical Genetics	2
GENEC603	Fetal and Prenatal Genetics	3
GENEC604	Principles of Counseling	2
GENEC605	Genetic Counseling Research	2
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GENEC606	Cancer Genomics	3
GENEC607	Health & Genetic Deviation	3
GENEC608	Laboratory Methods	1
GENEC609	Principles of Public Health	2
GENEC631	Clinical Practicum I	1
GENEC641	Thesis Preparation I	2
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Summer B, Trailer (5/27/26-8/7/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GENEC632	Clinical Practicum II	6
GENEC642	Thesis Preparation II	2
GENEC651	Professional Issues I	2
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GENEC610	Advanced Genetics Topics	2
GENEC611	Advanced Genetic Counseling	2
GENEC652	Professional Issues II	1
GENEC633	Clinical Practicum III	5
GENEC643	Thesis Preparation III	2
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
GENEC612	Journal Club	1
GENEC613	Case Conference	1
GENEC653	Professional Issues III	2
GENEC634	Clinical Practicum IV	5
GENEC644	Thesis Preparation IV	3
Semester Total		12
Curriculum Total		58