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Small class sizes. Big impact to your transcript. And everyone's welcome. If you're thinking about earning extra credits this summer, our online college courses are fast, flexible, and affordable. 

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We understand the unique needs and challenges of adult learners. We’ll guide you through the admission process. And we’ll help you make the best choices to fund your DeSales education so you can jump-start your career goals.

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Every bit as personal as our on-campus courses, online classes at DeSales are designed to be flexible enough to help maintain your work-life-study balance.
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New: Data Analytics Tracks for Evening and Online Adult Studies

Several of our Adult Studies programs have added a new Data Analytics track. Don’t put off your dream of completing an undergraduate degree or propelling your career forward with a certificate.

Explore these Adult Studies majors to learn more: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

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Need information about CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Testing?

CLEP is an uncomplicated, reputable, and efficient way for you to get college credit for knowledge you have acquired on your own. 

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We'll guide you to make the best choices to fund your education at DeSales University. We can help make your college expenses affordable through a combination of grants, loans, student employment, and scholarship resources. 

DeSales Financial Aid Office
610.282.1100, ext. 1287
Fax: 610.282.0131
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Online Prerequisite Courses for Healthcare Programs

Do you need prerequisite courses for admission to a health care program?

DeSales offers several online courses to fulfill this need. You're welcome to take these courses regardless of which university or program you plan to attend.

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Toni James '16 ACCESS
The [Adult Studies] program provided me the flexibility of being a student and, more importantly, a mother.
Toni James '16, Adult Studies Business Administration

ACCESS Program Adds New Data Analytics Tracks

by Janelle Hill Feb 16, 2021
2020-KADACApril

The ACCESS program is making it easier than ever for students to specialize in data analytics. 

ACCESS has added data analytics tracks to its accounting, business administration, finance, management, marketing, and supply chain management majors.

“Upskilling is vital in an economy where firms are waking up to the reality that they must analyze their data, data from their market, and data about their customers. The digitization of the economy is going gangbusters, and people need to understand what it’s all about.” 

 Dr. Brennan Pursell, director of DeSales’ Applied AI program

The data analytics tracks consist of five courses in addition to the requirements of each major. Students will learn state-of-the-art software, produce a portfolio of signature work, and also get real-world experience working with an AI company, either in Silicon Valley or New York.

“If students are interested in this field, having this experience is going to be really beneficial,” says Michael Yergey, assistant dean of adult and continuing education. “There are additional courses. But a lot of our students have room for elective courses, so it wouldn’t necessarily be a problem for them.” 

ACCESS students also have the option to complete a data analytics certificate, which was first offered last year and consists of five courses plus an elective. The Division of Business has already rolled out data analytics tracks in the undergraduate traditional day program, as well as tracks and a certificate in the graduate program. 

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