Capstone Project, Practicum, and Directed Study

Students in the MSCR program are required to complete a capstone project that provides a culminating experience and applies the principles and methods learned in the coursework to a real-life clinical study.

The goal of the capstone project is to demonstrate the student’s understanding of the clinical research process from both a theoretical and a practical point of view.  Students conduct their capstone project in wide variety of settings, including academic medical centers and local drug or device companies. Learn more here.

The goal of the practicum experience is to provide with the student hands-on exposure to clinical research. The student will work with a research mentor and will be actively involved in the development, execution, and evaluation of a clinical research project or project(s). Get more information here.

MSCR Directed Study form

Directed study provides the opportunity for students to explore a special topic of interest under the direction of a MSCR faculty member. Students may register for 2 credits of directed study by submitting a paper registration form, after the MSCR faculty member has agreed to work with the student on a specific project. Directed studies with a non-MSCR faculty member or adjunct member must first be approved by and assigned to the Director of MSCR as Faculty Sponsor. You can learn more about Directed Studies here.