Evening & Online Adult Studies
Don’t put off your dream of completing an undergraduate degree or propelling your career forward with a certificate. ACCESS is designed for students like you.
ACCESS Majors & Programs of Study
With both online and traditional classroom programs, DeSales offers flexible options for adult learners and a variety of dynamic academic programs. You'll be well prepared for a career when you graduate. What are you waiting for?
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Evening & Online Undergraduate Course Schedules
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Session 5: May 13 to July 6, 2019 (8 wks)
Courses are 8 weeks unless indicated otherwise
Online
- AB217 Financial Accounting
- AB452 Strategic Cost Management
- CJ109 Crime and Society: MOT/Social Science
- CJ260 Law Enforcement
- CJ290 Community Corrections
- CJ/HS 380 Intelligence and Security
- CS475 Ethics and Technology: Values Seminar
- EN104 Composition and Rhetoric II
- EN250 American Romanticism: Humanities IV
- FN290 Personal Finance
- FN331 Financial Management
- HI202 Western Civilization since 1600 A.D.: Humanities II
- MG201 Principles of Management
- MG211 Quantitative Business Analysis
- MG233 Business Communication Skills
- MG400 Organizational Behavior
- MK325 Advertising and Promotional Communication
- PS250 Social Psychology
- SO109 Introduction to Sociology
- SP101 Elementary Spanish I
- TH109 Catholic Theology
- TH260 Marriage and the Family
Center Valley Flex Courses
Attendance is required at the scheduled meeting time, either in the actual classroom or remotely via Zoom, our online classroom software.
Monday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- MG305 Human Resource Management
- MG325 Operations Management
Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- FA106 Introduction to Drawing and Painting (Note, this course is not a FLEX class, campus attendance is required.)
- PS230 Cognitive Psychology
Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- AB302 Corporate Financial Reporting II - Cancelled
- EN103 Composition and Rhetoric I
- FN330 Corporate Finance
- HI213 American Civilization I: Humanities I
Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- MA111 Probability and Statistics: MOT/Mathematics
- TH261 Sexual Morality
Bethlehem Area Courses
Monday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- FN220 Money and Banking
- PS390 Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- FA332 Art of the Renaissance and Baroque: Humanities III
- Family and Gender History
Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- MG251 Comprehensive Quality Improvement
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- AB219 Managerial Accounting
- PS120 Leadership Self Development: DeSales Experience
Lansdale Area Campus
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm- EC209 Principles of Macroeconomics: MOT/Social Science
Online: May 13 to August 17, 2019 (14 Weeks)
- PL225 Logic
Online: HR One-credit Workshop
Friday, May 31 to Friday, June 14, 2019- HR340.1 Effective Interviewing
ACCESS Nursing Programs
Center Valley Campus 8 weeks- NU335 The Chronically Ill Adult (5 credits)
- NU370 The Older Adult (4 credits)
RN-BSN Center Valley/Online 8 weeks
- NU305 Therapeutic Nutrition - Cancelled
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Session 6: July 8 to August 17, 2019 (6 wks)
Online
- AB272 The Legal Environment of Business
- CJ305 Child Abuse and Neglect
- EN115 An Introduction to Fiction: MOT/Literature
- FN361 Investments and Portfolio Management
- MG303 Leadership in the Modern Organization
- MG350 Introduction to Project Management
- MG475 Ethical Issues in the Work Place: Values Seminar
- MK201 Principles of Marketing
- MK215 Sales and Sales Management
- PS240 Human Development
- PS275 Topics in Psychology: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- SP102 Elementary Spanish II
- TH234 The Old Testament
- TH262 Medicine and Morality
- TH483 The Workaday World: Values Seminar
ACCESS Nursing Programs
Center Valley Campus- NU320 Health Risk Models and Research - No lab or clinical hours
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Online May Minimester: May 20 to June 8, 2019 (3 wks)
- EN372 Topics in World Literature – Russian Literature: Humanities IV
- FA335 Art of the United States
- HI214 American Civilization II: Humanities II
- MK201 Principles of Marketing
- PO201 Classical Political Thought: Humanities I
- TH109 Catholic Theology
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Online Summer Minimester 1: May 20 to June 29, 2019 (6 weeks)
All courses are 6 weeks unless otherwise noted
- AB272 Legal Environment of Business
- BI209 Biology: Thinking and Creativity (8 weeks, May 20 – July 13)
- BI475 Designer Genes: Values Seminar
- CS105 Introduction to Computer Applications
- EC209 Principles of Macroeconomics: MOT/Social Science
- EN103 Composition and Rhetoric I
- EN115 An Introduction to Fiction: MOT/Literature
- EN285 Contemporary Literature: Humanities IV
- FA370 Music of the Modern Era: Humanities III
- HI201 Western Civilization to 1600 AD: Humanities I
- HI213 American Civilization I: Humanities I
- MA111 Probability and Statistics: MOT/Mathematics
- MG475 Ethics in the Workplace: Values Seminar
- MK315 Business to Business Marketing
- PL109 Philosophical Thinking: MOT/Philosophy
- PS109 Introduction to Psychology: MOT/Social Science
- TH109 Catholic Theology
- WC154 Mexicans in America
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Online Summer Minimester 2: July 1 to August 10, 2019 (6 wks)
- CJ250 Criminology
- CJ/LG480 Family Values and the Law: Values Seminar
- CM130 Introduction to Mass Communications
- EC210 Principles of Microeconomics
- EN104 Composition and Rhetoric II
- EN110 Introduction to Poetry: MOT/Literature
- EN375 Topics in American Literature: Literature of War - Added
- EN359 Shakespeare II –Cancelled
- FA334 Classical, Gothic, and Renaissance Art: Humanities III
- HI202 Western Civilization Since 1600: Humanities II
- HI214 American Civilization II: Humanities II
- MG100 Introduction to Business
- MK330 Health Care Marketing
- PL475 Friendship, Love, and Sexuality: Values Seminar
- PO103 American Federal Government
- PO/WC107 Central European Nations
- PS230 Cognitive Psychology
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Summer Online Prerequisites for Healthcare Programs
Take the courses that are required to major in nursing, health sciences/physical therapy, and medical studies/physician assistant. Tuition is $488.00 per credit hour.
- MA111Probability and Statistics, 3 credits (6 weeks: May 20 to June 29, 2019)
- PS109Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits (6 weeks: May 20 to June 29, 2019)
or Contact:
Michael.Yergey@desales.edu
610-282-1100 Ext. 1345 -
A Year at a Glance: 2019-2020 Course Schedules
One of the best things about the DeSales ACCESS program is that our friendly advisors will help you to plan your classes so that you can graduate as quickly as possible.
If you are a current student and you're looking to plan out your classes for the full academic year, a complete course schedule is posted in MyDSU.
A Year at a Glance: 2019-2020 Course Schedules
Please note, you'll need to login to view the document.If you're thinking about becoming a student and would like to see what courses are available for the complete academic year, please contact access@desales.edu.
ACCESS Admissions & Aid
The ACCESS program is designed for adult learners like you. We want to make it easy for you to continue your education—or to start a new degree or certificate program. All we require for admission are a high school diploma or GED and the desire to learn.
How to Apply
We make the process easy, and our admission team will help you along the way.
Transfer Credit
We’re happy to review your prior college courses and help you gain credit for work experiences and trainings.
Attend an Information Session
We would love to meet you! Join us for an information session at one of our convenient locations.
Tuition & Fees
Our tuition rates for ACCESS courses are significantly lower than for traditional day classes.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
You may be eligible for Federal grants and loans, and DeSales has two scholarship programs earmarked for ACCESS students.
Billing & Payment
We can offer a monthly payment plan option to help you pay for all or part of your college expenses.
Why Choose DeSales ACCESS?
You'll be academically satisfied
95% Satisfied
More than 9 out of 10 our adult students rate the overall quality of their academic program as good or excellent.
You'll be prepared to succeed
98% Employed
Almost all of our grads are employed. And, nearly three out four are working in a field related to their degree!
You'll be in good company
4,000+ Strong
Thousands of busy adults have earned a bachelor's degree or certificate in our award-winning adult program.
You'll build up your resume
Top 10 Skills
Proficiencies documented by our grads are among the top skills employers look for when hiring.
For Those Who Serve
We proudly welcome military personnel and veterans to our programs and campus. Our staff can help you access your education benefits, and DeSales provides many services and resources to support you while you are here.
MILITARY SERVICES & BENEFITS
DeSales gave me the unique opportunity to go to school full time at night and apply everything I was learning directly to my daytime job ... The value is clear and explains why ACCESS has been making a difference in the lives of students for over 40 years!
Online Classes
Flexibility without Compromising Quality
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.
Learn more about online learning at DeSales
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