PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership

Become a leader in today’s changing integrated healthcare systems.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based

Tuition Savings

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HLC Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Acquire the expertise in leadership and interdisciplinary abilities necessary to oversee and enhance the provision of comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare. Explore our non-licensure program through Walden University, offering a Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership, accessible online.

Hands-On Learning

Complete an independent, applied practice-based project exploring a behavioral health issue or problem of your choice.

Personalize Your Path

Choose from among seven specializations that can fit your career plan and expand your professional passions.

Doctoral Degree Coach™

Track your milestones, meet your weekly program targets, connect with faculty, and find the right support at the right time with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

Put Your Learning Into Practice

Expand your knowledge, collaborate with faculty and peers, and shape your professional identity during virtual and in-person academic residencies.

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Specializations

Curriculum

Learning Outcomes

In this program, you will:

  • Assess behavioral health behavior in broad cultural, social, political, and/or economic contexts
  • Evaluate the delivery of psychological services of behavioral health programs for diverse populations
  • Lead and manage mental health delivery systems
  • Promote positive social change through evidence-based behavioral health leadership practices

I had to make sure the college I chose was accredited and user-friendly with a challenging curriculum.
Ginger Jenkins '19 '13 '11 | PhD in Psychology, MS in Forensic Psychology, BS in Psychology

Doctoral Degree Coach

A Personalized Guide to Completing Your Doctorate.

Earning your online PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

Map and Track Milestones

Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.

Connect With Faculty

Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.

Meet Weekly Targets

No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.

Access Helpful Resources

Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.

More about our PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership program

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Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership (PsyD) program: Washington and Wisconsin.

Note on Licensure

The PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

Ongoing Military Offer:

1A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.