Overview

Augustana-Sanford Genetic Counseling Program / Augustana-Sanford Genetic Counseling Program is located in Sioux Falls, SD, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Bachelor's Degree (completed before matriculation)Completed one semester of Genetics coursework Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required Clinical rotation with satisfactory evaluations; ACGC logbook with minimum 50 core-qualifying cases
Other Advanced Degrees	Completion of coursework (50 credits) with cumulative B (3.0) average Passing each rotation (12 credits) with a satisfactory evaluation from supervisor Completed ACGC logbook with a minimum number of qualifying cases Successful completion of a master's-level graduate project and presentation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

164

Applied

10

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 14th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Bachelor's Degree (completed before matriculation)Completed one semester of Genetics coursework
Master's Degree Requirements	Register with the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match BA/BS Degree Official Transcripts Proof of Academic Success (GPA) Resume/CV Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Photograph See https://www.augie.edu/academics/graduate-education/master-science-genetic-counseling/application-checklist

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 87
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	July 1

Student Body

20

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5%
Black or African American	5%
White or Caucasian	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	5%
Asian	10%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	5%

Gender

Male (5%)

Female (95%)

Faculty

10

Total faculty

Full-time - 2

Part-time - 9

Male (2)

Female (8)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Obesity, genome sequencing in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, newborn screening, cancer risk assessment, professional development for practicing genetic counselors
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2001 South Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD  57197
United States

Contact Becca Loman
Program Director-Sioux Falls
Email: genetics@augie.edu
Phone: 605-274-0770

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