Program Structure

The Clinical Research Methods (CRM) certificate is intended to provide clinicians with the basic skills needed to engage in high quality clinical research. CRM is structured around the methods used in moving from a clinical and translational science research idea to conducting the resulting study. To earn the certificate, students must complete 5 courses, 3 required and 2 selective, for a total of 17 credit hours. This certificate can be earned in approximately three semesters (two courses each in the fall and spring semester and one in the summer) or five semesters (one course per semester). 

Program Requirements

Learn more about these courses on the Course Descriptions page.

The Clinical Research Methods certificate program promotes student and faculty interaction through online discussion groups and the use of virtual collaboration sessions. Clinical Research Methods course objectives are assessed by participation in discussion, quizzes and assignments.

To earn the Clinical Research Methods certificate, students must maintain a 3.0 (out of 4.0) average for all certificate program courses.

These online classes promote student and faculty interaction through online discussion groups and the use of virtual collaboration sessions. Course objectives are assessed by participation in discussion, quizzes and assignments. Each student will receive graduate credit for the classes successfully completed, which could be transferred toward the fulfillment of the UIC Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Sciences or the Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration degree program.