Certificate in Clinical Research (CCR)

The Certificate in Clinical Research provides training to healthcare professionals, individuals with a science background, and other professionals seeking skills and understanding of the core competencies for participation in clinical research. The certificate is offered on-line and is ideal for working adults. Courses completed in the graduate certificate may transfer to the Master of Science in Clinical Research degree.

Courses are offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

MCR700	Clinical Biostatistics	3
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
MCR750	Ethical Issues in Clinical Research	1
Semester Total		7

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

MCR724	Introduction to Clinical Trials	3
MCR752	Team Science in Clinical Research	1
MCR732	Comparative Effectiveness Research	3
MCR777	Introduction to Grant Writing	1
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
Semester Total		4

Curriculum Total