In this program, you’ll be exposed to real-world scenarios, case studies and situations that will help build your leadership and management skills in clinical research operations. You’ll learn to conduct research, manage data, develop familiarity with clinical regulations and deeply understand ethical concerns within health care settings. Upon completing this graduate certificate, you can move into many different research-intensive positions. You may decide to focus on:
- Conducting ethical and compliant research.
- Creating budgets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Data management compliance for complete and accurate records.
- Day-to-day operations and staff management.
- Resolving operational issues such as corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
No matter your area of emphasis, you can grow and thrive on a challenging and rewarding career path. Many types of medical research focus on creating new and effective treatments, devices and technology for patient care. In this profession and through your research, you can help serve the greater good.
Earn a master’s degree through stackable certificates
This graduate certificate can stand alone or serve as a main certificate toward a Master of Advanced Study. To complete the degree, you’ll stack a second 15-credit graduate certificate. This opportunity allows you to design a program tailored to your career goals and interests.
When admitted, connect with your academic advisor about stackable MAS options.
Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?
This program can help you elevate your career if you’re not ready for a full master’s program but looking to transition into advanced roles or management within a clinical research setting. As an ideal candidate, you may have experience as a research associate or be looking to expand your knowledge of conducting clinical trials. You may also be interested in designing new treatment plans with doctors or improving patient care on a larger scale utilizing research methods. Whether you’re interested in advancing in your current role or want to make a career change, this graduate certificate can help you reach your goals.
Are you interested in learning more about this program and other graduate health programs offered by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Register now for an upcoming live, virtual information session.
This clinical research management graduate certificate provides you specialized knowledge in developing, conducting and managing research methods in health care settings. You'll learn skills in understanding and applying regulations, implementing industry best practices, creating budgets and overseeing day-to-day staff management. The flexible online curriculum is designed to support you if you’re working full-time and looking to advance in your role or make a career jump into a new field.
In as little as a year, you can complete the required 15 credits in courses that have a strong focus on research-centric topics as they relate to clinical settings. Upon completion of this graduate certificate, you’ll be prepared to pursue advanced roles in various industries of research.
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:
- Fulbright Senior Scholar.
- National faculty nursing awards.
- Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
- Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. We distinguish ourselves by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.
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Applicants of this clinical research certificate online program must fulfill both the requirements of the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's degree. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree. Applicants must also have six months of experience in the conduct of clinical research.
Those interested in the certificate can apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution that includes courses with content in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Alternatively, applications are accepted from those who have earned a bachelor's degree and provide evidence of successful completion of additional courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Writing prompt answering clinical trial research questions.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
- Three online references.
- Proof of English proficiency (for students whose first language isn’t English).
- Proof of six months of experience in the conduction of clinical research.
The personal statement submitted with your application should be approximately 500 words. You should include your short- and long-term goals, discuss what you wish to get out of this degree program and share your interest in the field of clinical research or regulatory science.
An interview will be scheduled with the applicant shortly after a completed application is received.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
The online references should be from professional colleagues, supervisors, professors or other professional contacts and should attest to the applicant's academic and leadership experiences.
The applicant's resume or curriculum vitae must show six months of full-time related clinical research work or internship experience. The applicant may be required to submit a job description or internship transcript.
Students who do not meet the six-month related work or internship requirement may be eligible for a bridge option.
How the bridge option works: Applicants will apply for the degree program as normal. The applicant will be declined admission, but may be provisionally accepted if they agree to take three additional courses on the fundamentals of clinical research management. Once the applicant successfully passes those courses, they are accepted into the program and start the core classes.
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