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The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics

The Master of Science degree program in Human Genetics gives students a comprehensive understanding of the medical, scientific, and counseling aspects of the genetic counseling field, placing emphasis on medical genetics and psychological approaches to working with patients.

Sarah Lawrence is at the forefront of human genetics: the College has produced more than half of the nation's professionals in the genetic counseling field. Through a program of rigorous, interdisciplinary study and field placement, we are redefining the relationship among health, science, and society.

Human Genetics poster sessions and seminars

Graduate Profile

Heather HampelHeather Hampel '95, MS, CGC, wanted to be a genetic counselor since age 12. The Human Genetics graduate program helped her achieve that goal—and enormous success in the field.

Read Heather's story»

Human Genetics in the News

More magazine profiles Georgette Bruenner MS ’07, and lists her job as Genetics Counselor as one of the ten best jobs for midlife women.

Caroline Lieber, director of the Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics, gives her analysis of new direct-to-consumer genetic testing services on Public Radio’s Marketplace.

Human Genetics Program Newsletter

The Gene Scene is a newsletter published biannually allowing both students and alumni to connect and reconnect with the SLC genetic counseling community.

Read the inaugural issue now»