Clinical and Behavioral Research

Faculty

Overview

The Triangle area is growing, and so are opportunities in pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and behavioral research. William Peace University is at the center of this growth and wants to put you in a position to be a part of it. Through the Clinical and Behavioral Research major, Peace will equip you with a unique set of skills that will make you more competitive in the job market for this growing field.

If you are interested in a career in behavioral research, psychology, or related health fields, this is the pathway to joining one of the fastest-growing fields in the region.

What Kind of Career Can This Major Prepare You For?

This program is designed to prepare you for a career in medical research and more. Whether you’re passionate about advancing healthcare, improving patient outcomes, or contributing to life-changing discoveries, this major will equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact.

What Will You Learn in the Clinical and Behavioral Research Major?

At Peace, you will learn how clinical trials are developed, how research involving human participants is conducted ethically and effectively, and how data is used to shape the future of medicine.

With a focus on actively applied learning in real-world settings, you’ll build the skills needed to work directly in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, or public health agencies.

Skills Appealing to Potential Employers

There is an overwhelming demand from companies conducting clinical trials and behavioral research.

Our psychology students are trained to understand human behavior, ethics, and research design. You would be the one developing study protocols, interacting with participants, collecting qualitative data, and interpreting behavioral outcomes. The knowledge you gain will be essential during the early stages of a study, when designing meaningful and ethical human-centered research is key.

As a data analytics student, you would bring technical expertise in managing large datasets, analyzing trends, and concluding using statistical tools. They are critical during and after data collection, helping organizations make evidence-based decisions grounded in quantitative analysis.

These two disciplines help advance research that improves health outcomes, shapes public policy, and deepens our understanding of human behavior. Whether you’re drawn to the human side or the numbers side of research, there’s a path for you in this growing and impactful field.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Clinical and Behavioral Research can lead to careers that include:

• Clinical Researcher
• Coordinator Data Research Manager
• Safety Assistant

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