Cyber Security Certificate, Certificate

If you have a high school diploma or GED and the desire to learn, you meet DeSales' basic requirements for the Adult Studies program. Anything beyond these basics puts you on an even faster track to earning your DeSales degree or certificate.

You are welcome to apply as long as you meet one* of the following:

• have been out of high school for 5+ years;
• are a veteran or active duty service member; 
• have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents; 
• already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate, second degree.

*Additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility. 

If you have already attended some college...

We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses to the number of credits you may be able to transfer toward your DeSales' program.

• DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
• All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University.
• You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.
• Only credit is transferred, your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into the your GPA at DSU. (Exception: grades earned at LVAIC institutions via the cross registration process are included in the calculation of your DSU GPA.)

Please review our transfer policy

Earn credits for your non-college experience...

The DeSales Adult Studies program can give you college credits for the knowledge and skills you have acquired through non-college learning. Our prior learning assessment enables you to demonstrate what you've learned. Examples of non-college learning may include:

• Work experience
• Military training
• Non-traditional training

Learn about our prior learning assessment

Cyber Security Certificate Requirements:

Choose 4 courses:

• CS415 Vulnerability Assessment
• CS426 IT Security
• CS445 Cyber Security Management
• CS461 Special Topics
• CS473 Cryptography

The Trexler Library at our Center Valley Campus, the library provides a contemporary space in which to study and research for coursework. Reserve a study room, film a presentation in the One Button Studio, or get help with your academic research. 

All students have access to online databases and a ton of online resources. 

Learn more about the Trexler Library 

The Academic Resource Center at our Center Valley Campus helps good students become even better, providing both professional and peer tutoring for all traditional and nontraditional (Adult Studies) undergraduate students.

Resources for Online Students are held to the same high standards as our campus classrooms. Instruction is presented in a way that is best suited to online learning, and we offer plenty of help along the way. The Center for Educational Resources and Technology Department (CERT) provides orientation, workshops and ongoing support to help you navigate your online learning environment. Learn about CERT

The Adult Studies tuition rate is significantly lower than the traditional day program.

If your employer offers tuition reimbursement, our tuition deferment plan can reduce your out-of-pocket cost each session by allowing you to defer the reimbursable portion of your tuition.

• Special tuition rates — lower than traditional day programs.
• Tuition deferment available.
• Financial aid — you may be eligible for Federal Pell Grants and Student Loans, and Adult Studies students can apply for two DeSales scholarships (Federal Student Aid does not apply to certificates).

The Office of Financial Aid — Here to Help

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.

Contact Financial Aid
610.282.1100, ext. 1287
Fax: 610.282.0131
finaid@desales.edu
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.