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Clinical Research Administration
Dual Degree Program

Program Requirements

This multi-level dual degree program offers academically qualified individuals a seamless and accelerated pathway for completing both the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) in Clinical Research Administration and the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Clinical Research Administration (CRA). Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred sequentially, with the BSHS awarded upon completion of 132 credits (9 of which are taken for graduate credit). The MSHS is awarded following completion of an additional 27 credits of graduate coursework.

BSHS in Clinical Research Administration (132 credits)

Advanced Standing and Electives (60 Credit Hours)

Up to 60 credits of advanced standing may be awarded to graduates of non-college-based health sciences programs who present appropriate documentation and professional certification. Credit earned toward an associate's degree in a health sciences field will be evaluated for transfer as academic credit.

Electives should be selected in consultation with a Clinical Research Administration advisor. The general education and elective course work may be completed by taking coursework at community colleges and other accredited institutions of higher education, by taking CLEP or DANTES examinations.

General Education (30 Credit Hours)

Clinical Research Administration
(30 credit hours)

Elective - 3 credits from Health Science Courses

Health Sciences (9 credits)

* Credits to be applied to both the BSHS and MSHS

MSHS in Clinical Research Administration (36 credits)

Courses in the Research Core (6 credits)

Courses in the Professional Core (9 credits)

* Credits to be applied to both the BSHS and MSHS

Required Courses in the Field of Clinical Research Administration (21 creduts)