Overview

About the program

Gain the leadership and cross-disciplinary skills to manage and improve the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral healthcare in this non-licensure program with an online Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership from Walden University.

Today’s healthcare system demands behavioral health leaders who can manage the delivery of quality behavioral health and mental health services in an increasingly integrated care setting. This professional doctoral program in leadership can prepare you to meet this need.

In this program, you can gain cross-disciplinary knowledge, business and management skills, and practical experience that can be used to help shape the rapidly changing integrated healthcare landscape.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Health Management
Consulting for Organizational Change
Behavioral Health Social Entrepreneurship and Advocacy
Law and Ethics in Healthcare
Leadership and Leader Development
Healthcare Finance
Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 33 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

83 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology Leadership View 65 other PhDs in Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree (or higher) from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
One year of post-master’s degree related work experience required
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.

Tuition Fee

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International

18712 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 33 months.
National

18712 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 33 months.
In-State

18712 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 33 months.

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