Lead the Future of Behavior Analysis and Organizational Change

Bay Path University’s 100% online PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a Concentration in Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) is designed for experienced behavior analysts who wish to expand their role from clinical practice into roles that influence policy, drive innovation, and lead organizational transformation using the application of behavioral principles and technologies.

Building on your master’s foundation in ABA, this online doctoral program prepares you to become a leader in behavioral practice, capable of conducting impactful research and applying behavioral science to complex leadership challenges and systematic organizational change.

Program Highlights

• Leadership: Explore the intersection of behavior analysis, leadership, and organizational systems to enhance performance and foster sustainable change.
• Advanced Research: Engage in rigorous research that addresses contemporary issues in ABA, OBM, and leadership practice.
• Ethics and Analytics: Examine ethical leadership models, decision-making processes, and organizational culture from a behavior-analytic perspective.
• Implementation: Translate theory into practice through applied projects that strengthen your expertise in supervision, coaching, and organizational development.

This PhD program is designed specifically for professionals who already hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. Ideal candidates include: BCBA®s, practitioners, and behavioral scientists.

Graduates of the Leadership/Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Concentration are prepared for high-level roles such as:

• University faculty and academic researchers
• Executive leaders in behavioral health, education, and corporate settings
• OBM consultants and organizational development specialists
• Policy advisors and administrators shaping the future of behavioral practice