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
* Our 15-Month Accelerated BSN second-degree program is a full-time program with a special application process and admissions requirements.
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
DeSales University Launching New Accelerated MBA Program
DeSales University is giving recent college graduates and business professionals looking to change careers the chance to earn a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in just one year.
The University is launching a new accelerated online MBA program beginning in August. Students with a business-related undergraduate degree can complete the program in 12 months. Those without a business background must complete three, six-week sessions of business foundation courses, which are offered at a 10 percent discount this summer. Those students will complete their degree in 15 months.
“Our program will offer 13 elective focus areas, including healthcare management, supply chain management, data analytics, and project management.”
Karen Kent, director of the MBA program, has deep experience working as an educator in a full-time cohort program. With the job market taking a hit amid the Coronavirus pandemic, Kent thought it was a natural time to offer this accelerated program.
“Our faculty are excited and ready to launch the program,” she says. “Our program will offer 13 elective focus areas, including healthcare management, supply chain management, data analytics, and project management. Our faculty are made up of deeply experienced executives across many industries; students will have the opportunity to work, learn, and grow under the guidance of the finest business educators in their fields.”
The program will have an emphasis on experiential learning, allowing students to interact and learn from business executives. Students will also serve as the DeSales MBA Consulting Team and work with companies on real-world projects. The program will also join forces with the DeSales Career Development Center to provide free bi-weekly seminars in career development support.
“These unique seminars will help students discover career fields, hone their executive skills, and explore their leadership styles—all designed to prepare our students for their best futures,” says Kent.
Classes will be a mixture of asynchronous and synchronous online formats. Students can apply without submitting GMAT scores but they must have at least a 3.0 GPA for all previous coursework. Admission preference will be given to students who successfully completed at least one internship or those with career-related job experience. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 2020.
The DeSales University MBA program is a leader in online education, ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of Best Online MBA Programs and on the Best Online MBA Program for Veterans list for 2020. It’s also one of the most affordable private-school tuitions in the region.
Learn more about the new DeSales Accelerated MBA program
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!
