Mission
Advance quality in Genetic Counseling education by developing standards, and by evaluating and accrediting programs. ACGC is the leading accrediting body for educational programs in genetic counseling. ACGC supports the development of quality educational programs in genetic counseling by: Providing visionary leadership and excellent communication, working collaborateively, engaging stakeholders in a standard-setting process that proactively considers the impact of new standards and policies, applying the standards fairly and consistently, collecting and disseminateing data that support best practices and quality assessment, permitting flexibility and innovation in programs and curricula, assessing quality based educational outcomes.