Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Leadership in Behavior Analysis

Salve Regina University's Post-Master's in Clinical Leadership in Behavior Analysis prepares practicing behavior analysts to lead clinical organizations with competence, integrity, and strategic vision. Through carefully curated coursework that covers essential components of clinical leadership, students learn to manage complex service-delivery systems and support sustainable, high-quality clinical practices. The program emphasizes practical application, data-driven decision-making, and organizational effectiveness, equipping graduates to guide teams, ensure ethical and compliant operations, and contribute to the advancement of the field through innovation and dissemination.

The program is designed as an online program with synchronous and asynchronous components to maximize convenience for the busy working professionals while maintaining the rigor necessary to effectively prepare the graduates of this program.

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals interested in this program must have an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential to be eligible for the program.

Program Requirements

This program consists of 8 courses (24 credits), each spanning 7 weeks. The program is designed to be completed in one year by completing two courses a semester but can be extended to two years if students prefer to take only one class at a time. Thus, the anticipated time to complete the program is 1-2 years. 

PSY-532Compliance & Ethical Oversight3
PSY-536Leadership and Management3
PSY-544Strategic Planning3
PSY-546Systems and Operations3
PSY-552Quality Practices3
PSY-556Training and Enablement3
PSY-562Clinical Supervision and Development3
PSY-566Innovation and Dissemination3
Total Credits24