Clinical Research Management: Curriculum Plan
Multiple Entry Options
Program Length (full-time study)
| Non-nurses | 3 semesters pre-specialty + 6 semesters part-time study |
| ASN or diploma RNs | 2 semesters RN pre-specialty + 6 semesters part-time study |
| BSN RNs | 6 semesters part-time study |
| Post-master’s | Program length & courses determined by individual portfolio analysis |
Sample Curriculum Plans for Clinical Research Management
CLINICAL SYSTEMS
Semesters based on part-time study. See our Student Handbook for details.
| YEAR 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| 391a | CRM I: Foundations of Clinical Research Management | 3 |
| 381a | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| 391b | CRM II: Clinical Trial Management and Administration | 3 |
| 383 | Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcome Measures | 2 |
| Semester Total | 5 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| 381w | Project Management | 3 |
| 373 | Strategies for Administrative and Clinical Decision Making | 2 |
| 307a | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 2 |
| Semester Total | 7 | |
| YEAR 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| 300 | Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| 380 | Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
| 303 | Health Care Delivery Systems | 2 |
| Semester Total | 7 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Research Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| 385 | Healthcare Financial Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| 302 | Theory, Research, and Advanced Nursing Practice: Integration and Application | 2 |
| 304 | Transitions to the Advanced Practice Role | 1 |
| 391c | Practicum in Clinical Research Management | 5 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| TOTAL HOURS FOR PROGRAM | 39 | |