Program Admission

Requirements for Full Admission

Applicants must meet the minimum Graduate School admission requirements (see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions) and complete a Graduate Application.

Successful applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Good Clinical Practice will have demonstrated a sincere desire for a career focusing on clinical research and development. Applicants must be fully aware of the differences in their career path from one in basic research, discovery research, or device invention.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:

• Earned a Bachelor of Science or Arts. While previous studies in the sciences, engineering, or health care are preferred, applicants may come from a wide variety of undergraduate (or post-graduate) areas of study including, but not limited to: nursing, pre-med, biology, chemistry, mathematics, science education, pharmacy, engineering, business, computer science, psychology, social sciences, pre-law, etc. Applicants with M.A., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. degrees are encouraged to apply.
• Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of coursework.
• Applicants should have excellent computer skills.
• Prior experience in a relevant industry is highly desirable but not required.
• Submit two letters of support
• Submit a statement of 500 words or more concerning career objectives.

Based on further documentation, the Program Director may waive any formal program requirements to consider other factors on a case-by-case basis. For example, work experience in a related field, life experience, fluency in multiple languages, or other cultural knowledge may be considered and prior academic performance.

This program admits new students for the Fall semester.

International Applicants

Applicants who possess a Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution in a country where English is not the principal spoken language must satisfy one of the following tests of English language proficiency:

• TOEFL: 84 iBT
• IELTS: 6.5
• Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 58

Applicants who submit English Language Proficiency exam scores must also complete ESLN 565 if admitted.  

Applicants should note that a high degree of proficiency in both written and oral communications in English is a fundamental skill required to complete the degree program and succeed in the field. Applicants who are unsure of their skill level in either spoken or written English are advised to consult with the Program Director/Advisor.

School Information

Health Sciences | Colleen Croxall, Ph.D., Director | 313 Marshall, 734.487.4096, ccroxall@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Jean Rowan, MD, MS, 206E Marshall, 734.487.1238, jrowan3@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 15 hours

The program consists of four courses offered in a format that meets the needs of the nontraditional and full-time employed student. Successful completion of the four courses, with a GPA of 3.0 or above, qualifies a student for acceptance into a preceptorship experience where students work with clinical research associates, clinical research coordinators and clinical scientists in a workplace setting to develop and polish monitoring skills.

The only prerequisite to the first course in the sequence is the possession of a bachelor’s degree and admission to the Graduate School.

The certificate requires 15 hours of coursework to be distributed as follows:

• CLRA 510 - Introduction to Drug Development 3 hrs
• CLRA 520 - Clinical Study Administration I 3 hrs
• CLRA 530 - Clinical Study Administration II 3 hrs
• CLRA 540 - Advanced Topics in Clinical Study Management 3 hrs
• CLRA 550 - Preceptorship in Clinical Trial Management 3 hrs