MS Human Genetics Program
The mission of the Human Genetics program is to improve health care for all people by educating genetic counselors so they are prepared to meet current and future needs of their clients, their communities, their profession, and society at large.
Established in 1969, the program was the first of its kind in the United States. It remains the largest graduate program in genetic counseling in the world.
MS Dance/Movement Therapy Program
The Dance/Movement Therapy program at Sarah Lawrence College is based on the empirically supported premise that the body and mind are interconnected and interact in health and illness.
Body movement provides both a means of assessment and a mode of intervention for dance/movement therapists, working with individuals or with groups, in the treatment of developmental, medical, social, physical, or psychological impairments. Learn to use dance/movement therapy, a psychotherapeutic use of movement, to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual.
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MS Genome Health Analysis
NYU Langone’s Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and Sarah Lawrence College have co-created a master’s program in Genome Health Analysis to meet the new and evolving needs of healthcare systems, professionals, and patients. Students in the MS in Genome Health Analysis program will take part in courses offered by both NYU Langone’s Vilcek Institute Biomedical Sciences and Sarah Lawrence College’s Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics. The program, which culminates in a degree from NYU, is typically completed in two years and includes coursework, case-based skills labs, and a practicum for immersion in future work environments.
MA and Advanced Certificates in Health Advocacy
In 1980, Sarah Lawrence College launched the nation’s first master’s degree program in the field of health advocacy. Building on this legacy, the Health Advocacy Program will now offer both a Master of Arts degree and advanced certificates in a completely online and asynchronous format.
The Health Advocacy Program deploys a multidisciplinary curriculum to give students the tools they need to ensure access to care, navigate fractured systems, work to improve these systems, mobilize resources, and influence health policy to address health inequities.
Currently not accepting applications for fall 2024
MA Women's History Program
Established in 1972 by Gerda Lerner, the Sarah Lawrence College Master of Arts Program in Women’s History was the country’s first graduate degree program in women’s history. The program immerses students in a combination of historical studies, feminist theory, and gender studies, drawing upon and actively supporting an ongoing legacy of activism regarding social and political concerns related to women and gender.
Currently not accepting applications for fall 2024
Resources for Students and Professionals
Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership
In collaboration with key opinion leaders and strategic partners, the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership builds awareness for the most critical societal needs and workforce gaps within genomics and precision medicine and creates innovative educational programming to facilitate the development of a contemporary genomics workforce.
Health Advocacy Advanced Certificate Programs
Sarah Lawrence's advanced certificates in health advocacy allow students to tailor their learning as they prepare for different aspects of the health advocacy field. These certificates are designed for healthcare and other professionals—such as genetic counselors, nurses, social workers, community health workers, and community-based organization leaders—who are interested in expanding their understanding of and ability to guide others in navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system. The certificates are a great way for people to add components to their professional toolkits or to explore the field of health advocacy.