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<\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nInspire, Instruct, Innovate<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em> The MS in Clinical Research program, which is a\u00a0STEM program,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> is dedicated to the discovery, development, and application of knowledge as it pertains to all areas of clinical research. Our mission is to foster an engaging and effective educational environment that promotes the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning through formal classroom and practical training. With established collaborative relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions, students are provided with unique opportunities to pursue clinical research in areas that are of personal and professional interest.<\/p>\n The MSCR program teaches students the scientific fundamentals of human research. Courses in our curriculum provide an in-depth look at all of the key elements in clinical research, including: trial design, trial management, biostatistics, ethical issues, and clinical research regulations.<\/p>\n The total course requirement is 32 credit hours: 22 hours are required curriculum, including practicum and capstone project; 10 hours are elective courses. Students will also complete a research \u201cpracticum\u201d; a hands-on involvement in a clinical research project under a scientific mentor. The final requirement for the degree is to conduct clinical research, write, and present a capstone research paper.<\/p>\n Upon completion of the MS in Clinical Research, students are expected to: The MS in Clinical Research program\u2019s\u00a0degree requirements\u00a0include:<\/p>\n The MSCR program can be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis. Most courses take place in the late afternoons or early evenings to accommodate working professionals.\u00a0A full-time student can complete his\/her coursework in one year; 4 semesters (including Summer Sessions I & II).\u00a0Part-time students must register for at least 4 but not more than 11 credits each academic semester until all course requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>\n Practicum and capstone project components of the program should begin near completion of the coursework, and the time frame for finishing these components will be determined on a student-by-student basis by the Program Director or Assistant Director.<\/p>\n We also allow the transfer of up to 2 MSCR courses (taken as a non-degree student) toward the MSCR degree. Learn more about the process of applying as a non-degree student here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Students must complete a minimum of 32 credits at the graduate level, including the following 18 credits in required coursework<\/a>:<\/p>\nLearning Objectives<\/h4>\n
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct clinical research, analyze results and answer a research question.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrate the ability to read and critique the clinical research literature.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Present clinical research findings (from literature or their own research) to peers.<\/p>\n\n
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