Program Overview

Master of Arts Program

The Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation [MACI] is a rigorous program that meets the needs of health professionals engaged in the full-spectrum of patient-oriented research. This flexible degree program is designed for a variety of professionals including physicians who will plan and oversee translational research and clinical trials; research nurses; study coordinators; managers in clinical research and site management organizations (CROs and SROs); and professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

The program consists of 3 components to fulfill the degree requirements:

• Minimum of 32 graduate credits — 18 “required” and 14 “elective”
• Clinical Investigation Practicum — Hands-on involvement in a clinical research project
• Thesis — clinical research conducted, analyzed, written, and presented by student
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Other Program Options

• Part-time /Full-time Option
• Doctor of Medicine / Mast of Arts in Clinical Investigation (MD/MACI dual degree)
• “Live” Graduate Certificate Program