Program Overview

Overview of the Online Doctor of Behavioral Health – Clinical Program

The Online Doctor of Behavioral Health – Clinical program at Arizona State University is designed to prepare master's-prepared clinicians for career advancement in the integrated health care field. This concentration is intended to elevate clinicians by offering advanced learning opportunities in behavioral interventions, medical literacy, and entrepreneurship.

Program Details

• The program consists of 13 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and totals 60 credit hours.
• The curriculum emphasizes three pillars of education: medical literacy, integrated behavioral interventions, and entrepreneurship.
• Students will learn how to create and implement population health management programs, assess and improve the level of integrated care in primary settings, and use evidence-based strategies to identify patients at risk for health issues.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or in their applicable master's degree education is required.
• Students with a master's degree in counseling, family therapy, nursing, occupational health, and social work are encouraged to apply.

Licensing

• Clinicians must possess an appropriate clinical license prior to admission to the program and are expected to work within the restrictions of their current license and professional scope of practice.
• Those not already licensed must be on a pathway to acquiring licensure within two years of being admitted.

Coursework

• The program combines evidence-based clinical practice, quality improvement, and entrepreneurship courses and experiences.
• Core courses include:
  • Behavioral Health Entrepreneurship
  • Population-Based Health Management
  • Quality and Performance Measurement, Improvement and Incentives
• Concentration courses include:
  • Brief Interventions in Primary Care
  • Clinical Medical/Pathophysiology
  • Models of Integrated Primary Care
  • Psychopharmacology for the Behavioral Care Provider

Career Opportunities

• Graduates will be prepared for various career paths in primary care settings, hospitals, federal agencies, substance abuse treatment settings, and more.
• Potential roles include behavioral health clinician, behavioral health consultant, clinical manager, health care consultant, health coach, and health educator.

Faculty and Research

• The College of Health Solutions faculty displays a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all.
• Research focuses on discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health, exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• A tuition calculator is available to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide clinicians with the training and expertise needed to succeed in today's integrated primary care environments.
• The curriculum offers options for live and self-paced learning opportunities, allowing for maximum flexibility.
• Graduates will be equipped to meet the demands of doctorate-level leaders and clinicians in primary care.