Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

Genetic counselors work at the intersection of science and clinical practice, advancing new treatments and providing compassionate patient care. They acquire and utilize a diverse skill set, connecting various disciplines. The profession also provides opportunities to participate in research, advance medical science and pioneer new diagnostic procedures.

Individuals and families are referred for genetic counseling to evaluate their personal and family medical history. Graduates work in a range of specialties including: prenatal, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, cardiology and neurology. Genetic counseling professionals are in demand both in industry and in clinical settings, working in hospitals, doctor's offices, laboratories, research, insurance and many other areas of health care.

The best careers require the ability to think critically and communicate effectively. A liberal arts degree from Kean University expands your knowledge of the world and helps you hone your writing, reading, research and reasoning skills. Kean’s College of Liberal Arts is dedicated to the personal growth of every individual student.

At Kean, you learn to contribute to academic discourse in meaningful ways and explore topics of interest to you through an academic lens. Whether you’re studying great works of literature or the complexities of economics, you learn from well-qualified professors and lecturers who are experts in their fields.