In 2001, the George Washington University (GW) launched the first online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Clinical Research Administration program. Since the program’s inception, GW continues to provide students with the highest standards of clinical, regulatory and business requirements in the development of new therapeutics and conduct of clinical trials.

Designed for working clinical research professionals, or those in a related field, the online Master’s in Clinical Research Administration expands students’ knowledge of drug development, clinical trial conduct, monitoring, and the business, ethical and legal perspectives of the clinical research industry. For those interested in a certificate, GW also offers an online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration.

BECOME A STRATEGIC LEADERGW’s program has a strategic leadership emphasis, which is unique among clinical research administration programs. Going beyond the business of clinical research, students learn how to lead complex, dynamic organizations by competitively scanning the environment through health care policy analysis and creating elements of a health care enterprise strategic business plan with the opportunity to choose aspects from their own workplace. In addition, students develop their own leadership style.

GAIN MANAGEMENT SKILLSThroughout the clinical research degree program, students apply knowledge and skills to real-world projects. Students put theory into practice by completing professional assignments such as developing a subject recruitment and retention plan, developing elements of a change management proposal, and developing an implementation plan for leading change in this evolving field.

JOIN A CUTTING EDGE PROGRAMGW’s high-quality and innovative curriculum is aligned with the eight published Competency Domains for the Clinical Research Professional as identified by the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency.1

Eight competency domains:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design2. Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations3. Medicines Development and Regulation4. Clinical Trials Operations (GCPs)5. Study and Site Management6. Data Management and Informatics7. Leadership and Professionalism8. Communication and Teamwork

In GW’s program, learn critical industry knowledge and cognitive skill sets to effectively manage clinical research processes and meet the domestic and international compliance requirements.

LEAD WITH EXCELLENCEIN CLINICAL RESEARCH

ONLINE PROGRAM

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1 Sonstein, S. A., Seltzer, J., Li, R., Silva, H., Thomas Jones, C., & Daemen, E. (June 2014). Moving from Compliance to Competency: A Harmonized Core Competency Framework for the Clinical Research Professional. Clinical Researcher, 17-23. doi: 10.14524/CR-14-00002R1.1

MSHS CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION

* Graduate Certificate required courses.

DISCOVER EXCELLENCE INCLINICAL RESEARCH LEADERSHIP

THE CURRICULUMThe 36-credit MSHS and the 18-credit Graduate Certificate can be completed in 2 years.

CORE CRA COURSES Credits

CRA 6201 Critical Analysis in Clinical Research* 3

CRA 6202 Medicines Development* 3

CRA 6203 Partnerships with Human Subjects* 3

CRA 6204 The Clinical Research Industry* 3

CRA 6210 Medical Writing for Clinical Research* 3

CRA 6275Leadership and Change in Clinical Research Administration

3

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COURSES

HSCI 6223 Topics in Health Care Leadership 3

HSCI 6240 Issues and Trends in Health Systems 3

HSCI 6241 The Health Care Enterprise 3

GRADUATE RESEARCH COURSES

HSCI 6263Biostatistics for Clinicaland Translational Research

3

HSCI 6264Epidemiology for Clinical and Translational Research

3

ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE)

CRA 6208 International Clinical Research* 3

CRA 6209 Monitoring Clinical Research* 3

THE GW CONNECTION TO THE WORLD

Washington, D.C., isn’t just where the

George Washington University (GW) is

located; it distinguishes the connections

and opportunities we provide. Located at

the nexus of international science, health

policy and law, GW links its students with

renowned experts and institutions within

their field. GW’s online programs deliverthe unparalleled resources of Washington,

D.C. to professionals across the U.S. whowill influence the future of health care.

Founded in 1821, GW has built a legacy

of transforming students into agents

of change. A GW education integrates

intellectual discovery, interactive learning

and unparalleled access to opportunities

in every sector of society to help you put

knowledge into action.

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MSHS CLINICAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION