Public Health

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

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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.

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

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

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 ™ .

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

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Build cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills in leadership, financial management and procurement, instruction and training, entrepreneurship, and program evaluation.

Focus on management and leadership in a global environment, understanding cultural differences, and international health and behavioral health issues.

Explore the biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to health and illness and changing health behavior.

Gain knowledge in global health and issues in disease prevention as well as marketing, communication, and public relations for healthcare leaders.

Explore quality management and project and resource management in health services organizations, as well as issues in executive-level management for healthcare administrators.

Prepare to implement entrepreneurship and advocacy in order to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

Gain knowledge in organizational behavior and an in-depth understanding of contemporary, international, and virtual organizations.

• Assess behavioral healthcare and leadership in a variety of societal contexts and organizational settings.
• Analyze effective management and leadership to improve behavioral health programs for diverse populations.
• Employ critical thinking to solve problems in a real‑world context for behavioral health settings.
• Apply leadership and consulting principles to the management of mental and integrated health delivery systems.

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.

Meet Weekly Targets

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

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 online DSW checklists, goals, and timelines.

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.

The PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership program will prepare you with the professional skills to pursue a leadership or management position in a public or private organization, or to start your own organization. Potential career settings include group homes, healthcare agencies, hospitals, nonprofit…