Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must have earned a graduate degree from an accredited program within their respective field.
a. Clinical Track applicants must have earned a master’s degree from an accredited mental health counseling program, marriage and family therapy program, or clinical social work program, and must be licensed or license eligible within their respective profession.
b. Administrative Track applicants must have earned an accredited graduate degree in a healthcare or mental health related discipline. - Three professional letters of recommendation
a. Professional letters of recommendation should be written by individuals who can speak to your character, clinical skills, potential for leadership, and ability to succeed as a doctoral student (e.g., current/former professor, current/former clinical supervisor, manager, professional colleague).
b. Only one recommendation can be written by a professional colleague. - Personal statement (500-1000 words) outlining career goals, reasons for pursuing the Doctor of Behavioral Health Degree, and how the program aligns with professional aspirations.
- Cumulative minimum undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0
a. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts required.
b. Applicants can submit unofficial transcripts to begin the application process; however, the DBH program must have official transcripts on file prior to matriculation into the program.
Admission Process
The application period will begin on December 1 of each year, ending on March 31 of the following year. The program director and program faculty will review all applications to confirm that minimum admission requirements have been met and will review letters of recommendation and personal statements. Selected candidates will be invited for an online/virtual interview. Following the interview process, the DBH program director will notify applicants of an admission decision via email and official decision letter via U.S. Postal Service.
Graduation Requirements
For the Doctor of Behavioral Health degree, students must complete 57 credit hours of coursework in the DBH (42 credit hours of core curriculum + 15 credit hours in either the Clinical Track or Administrative Track). All coursework must be completed at Campbell University. Upon completion of 57 credit hours, students must have a cumulative grade of “B” (G.P.A = 3.0) or higher.