Review Requirements 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for students who DO NOT have any health care certification, licensure, degree or applicable experience. The AAS Clinical Research Degree prepares students to enter the field of Clinical Research as Professional support personnel; i.e. Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Regulatory Affairs, IRB Coordinator, Clinical Research Monitor etc. This Degree track requires 65 - 70 credit hours. Contact Program Director for further information.

The Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate of Completion Program is designed for professionals who hold a license, registration, or certification in the healthcare field, or for those who have comparable backgrounds and have worked in the healthcare field for at least two years. In some cases, individuals with other relevant backgrounds may participate, upon approval of the Program Director.

The Clinical Research Coordinating Certificate of Completion Program is a 16-credit evening program, achievable within a 12-month period if two classes are taken each semester. Hybrid classes include a weekly classroom session as well as on-line coursework.

Classes are scheduled so that students can take two courses per semester. Internet courses are also available, as are several elective courses. Please review the course descriptions for more information on CRC courses.

The CRC Program is taught in accordance with standards of ACRP (Association for Clinical Research Professionals) and SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associate) to prepare individuals to become eligible to take the nationally and internationally recognized CRC certification exams.

Please review the Clinical Research Coordinator Program Information Packet - 12/08, provided in Adobe Acrobat format, for complete details and other specific program requirements.

Please complete our on-line information request.

Apply to College and Program 

All NEW students to GateWay Community College must complete a
Student Information Form. The following are four ways to do this:

• Use the on-line Student Information Form.
• Call one of our registration operators at 602.286.8100, and
  they will take your information on the telephone.
• Call 602.286.8100 to receive the form, complete it, and submit
  it in person at the GateWay Admissions, Registration and
  Records Office (Room 504K).
• Call 602.286.8100 to receive the form, complete it, and FAX
  it to the GateWay Admissions, Registration and Records
  Office at 602.392.5209.
• Apply online through the AzMENTOR  program.

Apply for Financial Aid if Needed 

Students in the CRC program are eligible to apply for financial aid.
Apply for financial aid, using the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). At GateWay, only one initial application for grants, work
study, and student loans is required.   It's that easy and you may
apply for financial aid at any time!

Consult an Advisor if Needed 

Advisors at GateWay are available to discuss your general academic
and degree considerations. Questions specifically regarding the CRC
program should be addressed to Cris Wells, CRC Program Director.

Register for Class 

Gateway’s convenient, easy-to-use My Schedule Web site will help
you sort through and select the classes, days, times, and credits
that work for you.  Build your class schedule each semester before
registering for class. E-mail and/or print your schedule to
assist you during registration. 

Once you have finalized your class schedule, register for class
using one of six different registration options GateWay offers to
meet your needs.

Monitor your Progress  

Take the classes necessary to obtain a
Certificate of Completion in Clinical Research Coordinating.
A check sheet is available from Advisement to help you
monitor your progress.

Graduate 

Help GateWay maintain a high standard of educational excellence
and service by completing the program completion exit interview
and celebrate your achievements by participating in commencement
activities at GateWay! The CRC program also has its own graduation
ceremony to celebrate your achievement.

Start your Career 

The Career Planning Center offers career counseling, help with
resume writing, and interviewing and career search strategies,
and on-campus recruiting, as well as career and job fairs
throughout the year. You are also free to use the Center’s
computers, printers, and fax machines.