About the Program
The goal of the Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science program is to prepare health professionals to become competent in the methodological foundations and conduct of clinical and translational research. Participants will develop competencies related to principles of qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, clinical and translational research process and design, informatics, effective oral and written communication, human research ethics and responsible conduct of research, cultural competency, research management, and professionalism and career development.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Certificate Requirements
Core courses (12 credit hours)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTS 5143 | Foundations of Clinical Research | 3 |
| CTS 5133 | Foundations of Translational Research | 3 |
| BSE 5113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
Research practicum (3 credit hours)
The Research Practicum is a mentored research practicum that will require the students to write a seed grant application or submit a manuscript for a translational research project. The projects will be grounded in a broad range of disciplines and settings; however, each project must include some aspect of translational research.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTS 5221 | Practicum Preparation Course | 1 |
| CTS 5950 | Clinical Translational Sciences Practicum | 2 |
The practicum requires the completion of:
- Practicum Prep Course (1 hour): Completion of background information online modules (e.g., components of a grant, grant writing tips, sources of funding, budget development, manuscript writing, principles of community engagement, principles of cross-cultural research, etc.) and developing a plan for the research practicum.
- Practicum Course (2 hours): Generation of a written, research product, including either a manuscript or seed grant application.
Note: the program curriculum can be completed in two semesters and all of the coursework can be taken in an online format with interactive video for discussions.
Master of Science Degree Requirements
This degree program requires total of 33 credit hours consisting of didactic study and experiential practicum, and a mentored research project including a thesis. Students are required to take 7 core courses (18 credit hours), 2 elective courses (6 credit hours), and research hours (9 credit hours).
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTS 5143 | Foundations of Clinical Research | 3 |
| CTS 5133 | Foundations of Translational Research | 3 |
| BSE 5013 | Application of Microcomputers to Data Analysis | 3 |
| BSE 5113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
| CTS 5231 | Practicum in Cross-Cultural Research | 1 |
| CTS 5112 | Grants Management | 2 |
| BSE 5643 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| BSE 5653 | Nonparametric Methods | 3 |
| BSE 5663 | Analysis of Frequency Data | 3 |
| BSE 6643 | Survival Data Analysis | 3 |
| BSE 6663 | Analysis of Multivariate Data | 3 |
| BSE 5173 | Biostatistics Methods II | 3 |
| PATH 6053 | Mechanisms of Disease | 3 |
| PATH 6024 | Principles of Pathobiology | 4 |
| BSE 5153 | Clinical Trials | 3 |
| BSE 5193 | Intermediate Epidemiologic Methods | 3 |
| HPS 6933 | Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| NURS 6213 | Qualitative Methods in Research | 3 |
| PHSC 6002 | Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine | 2 |
| PATH 6043 | Care and Use of Research Animals | 3 |
| HAP 5873 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
| MI 6401 | Bioinformatics Introduction | 1 |
| RADI 5403 | Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Quantitative Scientists | 3 |
| RADI 5413 | Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Biological Scientists | 3 |
| CTS 5980 | Research in Clinical Translational Sciences | 1-6 |
Eligible Program Participants
- Graduate students, Post-doctoral fellows, clinicians, and research staff in Basic, Life, or Social Sciences; Allied Health Sciences; Pharmacy; Dentistry; Public Health; Nursing; or Bioengineering.
- Tribal or other non-University affiliated health professionals interested in developing or enhancing their ability to conduct Clinical and Translational research.
Admission Requirements
Individuals applying for acceptance may come from a wide variety of educational and work-related backgrounds, but must possess a professional doctoral degree. Applicants who do not possess a professional doctoral degree may apply only after receiving written permission from Julie Stoner, PhD, Graduate College Liaison for the MS in CTS Degree Program.
Program Objectives
The goal of the MS in CTS program is to prepare health professionals to become competent in the methodological foundations and conduct of clinical and translational research.
Participants will develop competencies related to principles of qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, clinical and translational research process and design, informatics, effective oral and written communication, human research ethics and responsible conduct of research, cultural competency, research management, and professionalism and career development.
