Adult Studies
Earn or complete your degree at DeSales. Online or in person, it's always personal.
A summer filled with purpose and potential.
Online Summer Courses at DeSales.
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.
Admission is simple*
All we require is your high school diploma or GED and the desire to learn.
Your education should fit your schedule. We get it. At DeSales, we'll make sure you have the support to make it work. Earn or finish your bachelor’s degree or certificate at the pace, place, and times you choose.
- rolling admissions — start any time throughout the year
- 6, 8, and 3 week accelerated courses, with an option to take traditional day courses
- classes meet online, on campus, or Flex — which combines the best of both
- a generous transfer credit policy — transfer up to 75 credits
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Find the link between opportunity and affordability.
Returning to school to pursue your educational dream is not the kind of decision you can — or should — make on a whim. At DeSales, we wholeheartedly encourage self-knowledge and exploration. We're here to help you find the program that meets your needs.
Enroll in our Adult Studies program to learn more about the endless opportunities at DeSales University.
Connect with an Adult Studies Admission Counselor
Schedule your one-on-one campus or virtual appointment with one of our friendly admissions counselors. Your counselor will be able to prepare a no-obligation transfer credit evaluation and guide you through registration. We look forward to meeting you!
Generous Credit Transfer Policy
With DeSales' generous transfer policy, you can transfer up to 25 three-credit courses toward your DeSales degree — and if you already have your Associate's degree, all your credits will transfer to DSU.*
Wondering which of your credits will transfer? We'll be happy to give you a personalized, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation.
Why Choose DeSales Adult Studies?
You'll be academically satisfied
You'll be prepared to succeed
You'll be in good company
You'll build up your resume
New Support Services for Graduate and Adult Students
Graduate and adult undergraduate students now have even more resources and support at DeSales.
Several offices have expanded their services this summer to better meet the specific needs of our graduate, non-traditional undergraduate and veteran students. DeSales will now provide counseling, academic, and career support for our entire student body.
The Counseling Center provides personal counseling services to help students develop their full potential and overcome obstacles to their educational and/or personal growth.
Counselors offer confidential assistance to any student who is experiencing difficulties of a personal, emotional, or social nature, or who simply feels the need for support and/or encouragement. The use of this service is never made a part of academic or any other permanent record. (Unless a student is perceived to be imminently dangerous to self or others, all meetings are completely confidential.)
Counseling Center
Dorothy Day Student Center
610-282-1100 ext. 1776
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) assists graduate and non-traditional undergraduate students by:
- Collaborating with library staff members to promote research and information literacy skills that enhance student writing
- Assisting with documentation in several disciplines (MLA, APA, Turabian), grammar, and mechanics
- Assisting non-native/multilingual students and English language learners who must write in academic English
- Providing tutorial sessions to facilitate deeper academic writing-through-content skills
Academic Resource Center
Dooling Hall, Room 23
Greg Rogers, Graduate Writing Support Specialist
610.282.1100, ext. 2096
Greg.Rogers@desales.edu
The Career Development Center offers one-on-one coaching sessions, programs and webinars to serve the specific needs of our undergraduate, graduate, adult undergraduate, and veteran students. Areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) initial full-time employment, job transition, best hiring/job search practices, and re-entering the workforce.
Career Development Center
Dooling Hall
Aubree Robizer, Career Coach
610.282.1100 Ext. 1738
Aubree.Robizer@desales.edu
M-Th: 11am - 7pm
F: 8:30am - 4:45pm
For Those Who Serve
Flex Classes: In Class or Online
Flex classes are designed for students who enjoy the experience of live-time, instructor-led classes but can't always physically get to campus.
Courses are offered in Center Valley with students being able to participate synchronously from anywhere in the world via the internet.
Search For Classes
Wondering which classes are running during different semesters and sessions? Curious to read course descriptions for your topic of interest? Planning ahead? Self-Service for prospective students* will give you a look into which classes are running and when.
Note: If you are already a DeSales student, please search for classes through WebAdvisor Self-Service in MyDSU
*This link is best viewed on a desktop device.
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 [Adult Studies] has been making a difference in the lives of students for over 40 years!