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Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research Methods (Online)

The advanced certificate in clinical research methods (online only) is designed to give individuals the knowledge and tools needed to conduct clinical research.

Program Objective

To provide researchers and other interested individuals with a practical understanding of quantitative research methods including survey development, case control studies, cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, pragmatic trials, and quasi experimental methods, as well as qualitative research methods including ethnographic interviewing, participant observation, focus groups, and community-based participatory research.

Required CoursesCourse NameWhen Offered
PM 415Principles of EpidemiologyFall
PM 458Qualitative Health Care ResearchSpring

Two of the following:

Course IDCourse NameWhen Offered
PM 413Field Methods in Epidemiology
PM 418Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology & Prevention
PM 419Recruitment and Retention of Human Subjects in Clinical Research
PM 445Introduction to Health Services Research & Policy

Or course with permission of program director

 Apply to the Clinical Research Methods Certificate  Department Site