Certificate in Clinical Research

The Certificate in Clinical Research (CCR) 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.

Curriculum

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

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
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)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
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)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
Semester Total		4
Curriculum Total		19