Program Overview
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:
- Minimum of 32 graduate credits — 18 “required” and 14 “elective”
- Clinical investigation practicum — Hands-on involvement in a clinical research project
- Thesis — Written research paper about the practicum
