The Master of Science degree program in Clinical Research Administration is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for effective clinical research administration and management, including a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment and the following specialized, targeted skills: clinical project management, scientific protocol development, ethical and regulatory standards, budget management, statistics, FDA regulatory compliance and submission preparation, publication in specific drug class and peer journals, R&D/Marketing interface, and the overall management and training of new clinical research personnel. Clinical research administrator positions are found in a variety of organizations, including pharmaceutical, consumer products, health care, biotech, and medical device companies, as well as contract clinical research organizations (CROs), government/regulatory organizations, and university research settings. This program is designed for students who have a broad social science or health background and little or no clinical trials experience. Specific emphasis is placed on providing state-of-the-art understanding of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. A culminating practicum provides field experiences in a clinical trial setting.