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 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
| Courses | Hours |
| HPA 475 - Contexts for Clinical Research | 3 |
| HPA 472 - Clinical Research Methods I | 4 |
| HPA 477 - Data Collection and Management for Clinical Research | 3 |
| HPA 473 - Clinical Research Methods II | 4 |
| HPA 479 - Evaluating Clinical Interventions | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
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. CRM course objectives are assessed by participation in discussion, quizzes and assignments.
To earn the CRM certificate, students must maintain a 3.0 (out of 4.0) average for all certificate program courses.
