Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration

This program is no longer accepting new students. Current students must complete their programs of study in accordance with Walden’s Time-to-Degree Completion policies.

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively monitor and manage clinical research. This includes a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment as well as budget management, biostatistics, epidemiology, and research and development. Specific emphasis is placed on providing an understanding of state-of-the-art clinical research through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s MS in Clinical Research Administration.

Students must meet the master’s program admission requirements. Credit from courses taken for a certificate can be applied toward the Master of Clinical Research Administration.

Students must show progress and maintain performance in a manner identical to a degree program. Students track their progress in their program of study, similar to degree-seeking students.

Certificate Requirements

12 total semester credits

Curriculum

Course Sequence

Semester	Course	Credits
1	CLRA 6100 - Introduction to Clinical Research♦	3 sem. cr.
1	CLRA 6130 - Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations in Clinical Investigations♦	3 sem. cr.
2	CLRA 6145 - Design and Conduct of the Clinical Protocol♦	3 sem. cr.
2	CLRA 6160 - Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials♦	3 sem. cr.

Program Data

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