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Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Curriculum
Minimum Degree Requirements
- Doctoral Writing Assessment
- Foundation course (3 cr.)
- Core Courses (40 cr.)
- Research Courses (15 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
- Completion of Doctoral Capstone
- Doctoral capstone support courses (5 cr.)
- Doctoral capstone writing courses (5 cr. per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
- Residencies
- Consulting Skills Intensive retreat (Residency 1, face-to-face)
- Doctoral Project Development (Residency 2, virtual)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Walden students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.
In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.
Please refer to Walden’s catalog for more information about degree requirements.
For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 1-866-492-5336.
Admissions
Work one-on-one with an Enrollment Specialist who’ll guide you through every step—from choosing the right program to paying for your education.
Streamlined Admissions Process
A complicated admissions process should never stand in the way of your education goals. To simplify applying to our doctorate in behavioral health leadership online program, Walden offers:
No application fee
No essay or SAT/ACT/GRE requirement
Easy credit transfer
View Admission Criteria
Program Admission Considerations:
- 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.
- Completed online application.
- 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.
- Access to a computer and the internet.
More information for international applicants.
Tuition Breakdown
We know cost is a factor when you’re comparing PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership programs. Walden helps make your goals more attainable with several ways to reduce your tuition costs:
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| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition - Coursework | 73 quarter credits | $630 per quarter credit | $45,990^ |
| Tuition - Doctoral Study | 25 quarter credits | $630 per quarter credit | $15,750^ |
| Program Fee | per quarter | $180 per quarter | $2,160^ |
| Consulting Skills Intensive | One in Program | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| Virtual Residency | One in Program | $1,420 | $1,420 |
$66,740* | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE® SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$3,150 | ||
Effective 2/23/26
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition - Coursework | 73 quarter credits | $645 per quarter credit | $47,085^ |
| Tuition - Doctoral Study | 25 quarter credits | $645 per quarter credit | $16,125^ |
| Program Fee | per quarter | $185 per quarter | $2,220^ |
| Consulting Skills Intensive | One in Program | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| Virtual Residency | One in Program | $1,420 | $1,420 |
$68,270* | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE® SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$3,225 | ||
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt. and reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.
Tuition and time to complete vary by student and may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
†*Represents Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership General Specialization minimum time to completion and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe and Achieve Scholarship based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.