Program Overview

Certificate in Clinical Investigation

The Certificate in Clinical Investigation is a 12-credit hour online non-degree program designed to provide initial clinical research skills and training to healthcare professionals, with track options of Health Behavior Intervention.

Program Overview

The program is designed for junior faculty, fellows, other healthcare professionals and research-oriented individuals, who are not in a degree program but are seeking initial training in the methods and skills to conduct clinical research, but whose schedules may not accommodate traditional, classroom-based courses. Online, self-paced courses are moderated by experienced research scholars within the College of Graduate Health Sciences' academic year schedule of fall and spring terms.

Program Duration and GPA Requirement

Students will need at least two semesters to earn a certificate if they follow the recommended plan for two courses in the fall semester and two courses in the spring semester. The minimum cumulative GPA needed for successful completion of the Clinical Investigation Certificate program may be no lower than a GPA of 3.0.

Admission Requirements

• Health professional degree or a bachelor degree, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Applicants must have sufficient computer literacy, English-language literacy, and technical skills to participate in web-based, graduate level courses.
  • A command of written and spoken English is essential. If there is cause to doubt the student's proficiency in English, the program may, at its discretion, require additional examinations and/or other evidence of proficiency prior to registration.

Program Deadline

The deadline for application is May 15.

Program Director

The program is directed by Simonne S. Nouer, MD, PhD.