# Graduation Requirements

**The attainment of a CRTP certificate requires the following:**

* Successful completion of coursework; see the[ CRTP Checklist](https://learn.mssm.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_77646_1\&course_id=_779_1) for a list of required courses
* 26 completed credits
* Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

**The attainment of a MSCR in Clinical Research requires the following:**

* Successful completion of coursework; see the[ MSCR checklist](https://learn.mssm.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_77646_1\&course_id=_779_1) for a list of required courses
* Satisfactory completion and deposit of thesis
* 38 completed credits
* Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

**Earning a PhDCR requires:**

* Successful completion of coursework per the requirements of the [student’s selected track](https://learn.mssm.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_77646_1\&course_id=_779_1), as indicated by achieving a B or better in all required coursework and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more throughout their time in the program.
* Satisfactory completion of the Written Comprehensive Qualifying Exam as defined by achieving a score of 65 or more out of 100.
* Satisfactory completion of the Dissertation Research Proposal Oral Presentation and approval of proposed dissertation research by the Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee (MAC) 
* Successful dissertation defense as deemed by the student’s MAC and subsequent deposit