Overview
ATCR Certificate students are required to complete 28 units of coursework. In addition, students are encouraged to take one or more electives according to their interests. The majority of our learners hold part-time or full-time positions, so we try to provide as much schedule flexibility as possible. We record all core-course lectures and the majority of our elective lectures.
Core Curriculum
BIOSTAT 212 | Introduction to Statistical Computing in Clinical Research | 1 unit
EPI 202 | Designing Clinical Research | 2 units
EPI 218 | Data Collection and Management for Clinical Research | 2 units
BIOSTAT 200 | Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research I | 3 units
EPI 201 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 0.5 units*
EPI 203 | Epidemiologic Methods | 4 units
EPI 204 | Clinical Epidemiology | 3 units**
EPI 220/230 | TICR Program Seminar for First-Year Master’s and Certificate Program Scholars | 1 unit
BIOSTAT 208 | Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research II | 3 units
EPI 220/230 | TICR Program Seminar for First-Year Master’s and Certificate Program Scholars | 1 unit
EPI 222 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities: What Every Researcher Should Know | 1-2 units***
BIOSTAT 209 | Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research III | 3 units
EPI 201 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 0.5 units*
EPI 220/230 | TICR Program Seminar for First-Year Master’s and Certificate Program Scholars | 1 unit
EPI 227 | Career Seminar | 1 unit
Notes
* EPI 201 can be taken in the fall or the spring.
** ATCR Certificate students may opt out of EPI 204. Students who opt out of EPI 204 must take the equivalent of 3 units in another elective(s).
*** ATCR/MS students are only required to take 1 unit/5-week version, the 2 unit/10-week version is optional
Highly Recommended Elective:
- EPI 205 | Clinical Trials | 2 units (Winter quarter)
Electives can be taken during any quarter
Attendance
The majority of our learners hold part-time or full-time positions, so we aim to offer as much scheduling flexibility as possible. We record all core-course lectures and the majority of our elective lectures. While most of our courses are flexible, some require in-person attendance.
Core courses with in-person attendance requirements
Some courses now require in-person final exams/quizzes during the last week of the class. Please reach out to the program administrator to discuss options.
Our core course in-person attendance requirements are as follows:
- Summer Quarter
- EPI 202 | Designing Clinical Research sections
- Fall / Winter / Spring Quarter
- BIOSTAT 209 | Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research III
- Presentations, scheduled at the end of May
- EPI 220/230 | TICR Program Seminar for First-Year Master’s and Certificate Program Scholars
- Every other Tuesday
- Learners can miss three seminar sessions per year
- Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research (Fall / Spring)
- Please visit Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research website for required dates and times. Sessions held via Zoom.
- BIOSTAT 209 | Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research III
Electives with in-person requirements
Most elective lectures are recorded; however, a few discussion- or seminar-based elective courses require in-person attendance. Check before enrolling.
- Winter Quarter
- EPI 205 | Clinical Trials sections
- Alternates with seminar, every other Tuesday
Attendance at all other lectures/sessions, although highly encouraged for maximizing learning, content retention, and building community, is not required for all other lectures and labs.