Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) (60 credits)
Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH)
Program Overview
- Total Credits: 60 (20 courses x 3 credits)
- Format: Self-paced, competency-based
- Delivery: Online, asynchronous with optional intensives
- Focus: Clinical integration, behavioral science, and system-level innovation
Core Required Courses (60 Credits)
- DBH601: Foundations of Behavioral Health Integration
- DBH602: Health Psychology & Chronic Disease Management
- DBH603: Behavioral Interventions in Primary Care
- DBH604: Health Systems & Policy
- DBH605: Applied Psychopharmacology for Non-Prescribers
- DBH606: Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Health
- DBH607: Data & Outcomes in Behavioral Health
- DBH608: Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration
- DBH609: Health Informatics & EHR Use in Integrated Care
- DBH610: Behavioral Health Billing & Practice Management
- DBH611: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- DBH612: Advanced Motivational Interviewing & Coaching
- DBH613: Social Determinants of Health
- DBH614: Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health
- DBH615: Integrative & Functional Behavioral Medicine
- DBH616: Behavioral Health Program Design
- DBH617: Research Design & Biostatistics
- DBH618: Publication & Professional Writing
- DBH619: Capstone Proposal
- DBH620: Capstone Project: Innovation in Behavioral Health
Course Mechanics and Assessment Model. Each 3-credit DBH course consists of 4–6 modules, with multimedia lessons and a milestone assignment per module.
Dr. Atul Prasad
Dentist. Coming soon.
Dr. Divya Matlani
Dr. Divya Matlani, specializes in Yoga Therapy for intellectual disabilities. She holds a PhD in Yoga and brings rich teaching and therapy experience from leading Indian institutions. Her philosophy is to foster “being-humanity” through mind-body health.
Dr. Fariha Khalid
Dr. Fariha Khalid, a Physiotherapist with an MSc in Neurological Physical Therapy, has over 6 years of clinical and teaching experience. She specializes in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Lahore.
Dr. Vivek Brijbahal Singh
Dr. Vivek Singh is an esteemed Ayurvedic physician and professor, holding a BAMS and MD in Ayurveda. With over 12 years of clinical and 5 years of teaching experience, he passionately integrates Ayurvedic principles with modern research and clinical practice. He is currently pursuing his PhD at Tilak Ayurveda Medical College. He also guides students in professional ethics and leadership in integrative health.
Milestone Assignments
Students must pass each with an A or B to unlock the final assessment.
Grading Scale: A = Excellent, B = Good, C = Revision Required, D = Unacceptable
Milestone grades do not count toward final course grade but ensure competency.
Final Assessment
Once all milestones are passed, students complete a final assessment.
This is typically a narrated presentation, applied case report, or implementation plan.
One draft submission allowed before final submission.
Only the final grade appears on the transcript.
A doctoral-level clinical and leadership program focused on behavioral integration in health systems. Combines psychology, integrative approaches, and health systems management.
Curriculum Highlights
- Advanced Psychopathology & Mind-Body Medicine
- Behavioral Health in Primary Care
- Somatic & Yogic Psychology
- Health Coaching & Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Interventions
- Program Design & Evaluation
- Dissertation / Applied Research Project
Ideal for: Licensed clinicians, MS graduates, yoga therapists with clinical interest, FNPs and PMHNPs-in-training.
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