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PhD Dual Degree
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Elevate Your Research & Leadership Impact with a Dual Degree
At the University of Jamestown, you can earn your PhD in Clinical Research and layer on a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master of Arts in Leadership — all online — giving you the scientific expertise and the organizational leadership skills needed to guide teams, direct research programs, and influence decisions at the highest level.
This online, flexible pathway is designed for working professionals interested in pursuing a PhD who want to elevate their career impact with a business credential.
Why Choose an Online Dual Degree?
You’re committed to advancing clinical research. You’re curious, ethical, data-driven, and ready to generate evidence that can improve lives. At UJ, our online PhD in Clinical Research sharpens your expertise as a researcher, while our leadership-focused degrees provide the skills needed to excel in complex, multidisciplinary environments. This integrated dual-degree path offers the best of both worlds: deep scientific rigor + real-world business and leadership skills.
Here’s how a dual degree can take you further:
- Online MBA: Build your capacity to lead research teams, manage complex projects, communicate persuasively, and navigate the business side of healthcare and innovation.
- Online Master of Arts in Leadership: Focus on developing both yourself and others, enhancing decision-making, discernment, and leadership effectiveness in dynamic settings.
By combining advanced clinical research expertise with leadership and business acumen, you’ll be uniquely prepared to tackle the challenges of modern healthcare and drive meaningful change.
How to Apply
Applicants must be accepted into the PhD in Clinical Research program at UJ to qualify for this dual degree. Please contact Dr. Kristin Lefebvre for more information.
Applicants are NOT required to submit GRE test scores to be accepted into the program. Once you click Apply Now (below), you will be taken to AHCAS (Allied Health Centralized Application Service) to complete your application.
Applicants must:
- Have completed, at minimum, 42 credits of post-bachelor’s work from an institution of higher education. Opportunities for prerequisite work will be provided for students short of the 42-credit minimum requirement.
- Submit transcripts.
- Complete two essays, one on healthcare and one on research inquiry.
Why UJ Accelerated?
- In a smaller, collegial environment, students will receive individualized attention and support from faculty and their advisor.
- Our Clinical Research program is one of the only online programs of its kind in the country, with the focus of preparing students to perform clinical research across a variety of disciplines.
Save time, money, and double your career impact.
With strategically aligned coursework, you’ll earn both degrees in just 66 credits—far less than the 78 credits it would take to pursue the degrees individually.
Outstanding Program Advisory Board
Our advisory board—made up of established academics, clinicians, and experts from across the United States—review curriculum, assist with program outcomes, and provide research expertise to support students.
Program Objectives
PhD in Clinical Research
Our online PhD in Clinical Research blends synchronous and asynchronous learning. As a student, you will learn to:
- Demonstrate profound knowledge of the disciplines inherent to performing ethically based and rigorous clinical research.
- Disseminate dissertation research that achieves acceptance at local and national conferences and through peer-reviewed journals.
- Apply local and federal guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of products, medications, and information provided to the global society.
- Explain the importance of diversity (racial, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational) in data collection and research to produce generalizable results.
- Evaluate technology for data collection and analysis, including survey instruments and statistical software.
Master of Business Administration
Our online MBA program is available 24/7. Our online MBA program is available 24/7, allowing you to balance work, family, and education. As a student, you will gain:
- Enhanced Business Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and strategy.
- Leadership Skills: Develop the ability to motivate teams, make strategic decisions, and communicate effectively.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Learn to assess complex business challenges and develop effective solutions.
- Ethical and Social Responsibility: Understand the impact of business decisions on society and stakeholders.
- Global Perspective: Gain exposure to international business concepts and practices to navigate global markets.
Master of Arts in Leadership
A graduate degree in leadership equips you with the skills to manage others effectively, drive organizational change, and improve decision-making. As a student, you will:
- Develop Strategic Leadership Skills: Learn to implement long-term plans and lead with vision and purpose.
- Drive Organizational Change: Gain the tools to inspire and manage change in dynamic environments.
- Enhance Decision-Making: Use strategic planning and critical thinking to make informed decisions.
- Foster Collaboration: Build the ability to lead diverse teams and create inclusive, high-performing environments.
- Improve Communication: Strengthen your ability to communicate persuasively and resolve conflicts effectively.
Required Coursework
PHD in Clinical Research (Core Credits: 24)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 710 |
Introduction to Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 720 |
Biostatistics I |
3 |
CRES 721 |
Biostatistics II |
3 |
CRES 730 |
Design and Implementation of Clinical Trials |
3 |
CRES 740 |
Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 750 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
CRES 760 |
Grant Writing for Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 770 |
Critical Evaluation of the Literature |
3 |
PHD in Clinical Research (Dissertation Credits: 12 + 1 optional credit extension as needed)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 990 |
Dissertation I Dissertation Seminar and Comprehensive Exam |
3 |
CRES 991 |
Dissertation II |
3 |
CRES 992 |
Dissertation III |
3 |
CRES 993 |
Dissertation IV |
3 |
CRES 994 |
Dissertation V |
3 |
PHD in Clinical Research (Choose One Certificate Track: 12 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
— |
LEADERSHIP TRACK |
— |
LDRS 500 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LDRS 509 |
21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy |
3 |
LDRS 621 |
Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Teams |
3 |
LDRS 622 |
Change and Innovation in Healthcare |
3 |
— |
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH TRACK |
— |
CRES 830 |
Health and Bioinformatics |
3 |
CRES 831 |
Health Policy and Systems Thinking |
3 |
LDRS 507 |
Public Policy |
3 |
CRES 832 |
Healthcare Outcome Measurement and Quality Improvement |
3 |
Dual Degree Options (Core Credits: 18)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
— |
MBA |
— |
BUSN 505 |
Advanced Business Research Methods |
3 |
BUSN 510 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
ECON 650 |
Economic Analysis |
3 |
BUSN 640 |
Innovation Ecosystems |
3 |
BUSN 645 |
Applied Corporate Finance |
3 |
BUSN 699 |
Capstone: Strategy Formulation and Implementation |
3 |
— |
Master of Arts in Leadership |
— |
LDRS 500 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LDRS 509 |
21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy |
3 |
LDRS 511 or CRES 770 |
Initiating Critical Inquiry |
3 |
LDRS 621 |
Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Teams |
3 |
LDRS 622 |
Change and Innovation in Healthcare |
3 |
LDRS 699 or CRES 990 |
Capstone Project |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 66
- View Academic Catalog: PhD in Clinical Research
- View Academic Catalog: MBA
- View Academic Catalog: Master in Leadership
Additional Academic and Program Information
Clinical Research Policies and Resources
HLC ACCREDITATION
The PhD in Clinical Research program and dual degrees at the University of Jamestown are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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- Director of the Certificate Tracks
- Clinical Research Program Director
- Professor
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We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ Accelerated education. In fact, 50% of our graduate students receive financial aid.