The Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is a rigorous doctoral program designed for senior leaders seeking to excel in complex, rapidly evolving healthcare environments. Grounded in ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and real-world application, the DEL prepares executives to transform health systems, strengthen organizational performance, and lead with influence at the highest levels.

Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates advanced business acumen, health policy, data-driven decision-making, and community-focused leadership, graduates emerge equipped to guide organizational innovation, improve population health, and champion health equity at local, national, and global levels. The DEL empowers leaders to create lasting impact within their organizations and across the communities they serve.

The Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) degree is an online, asynchronous program of 42 credit hours. If you’re not quite ready for the full doctoral degree (or already have a doctorate and want to dive into a new specialty), consider earning one of our Certificates instead.