Part-Time & Flexible Learning

Flexible Programs & Courses

Whether you are pursuing a degree, building new skills, or taking a single course, Dean offers flexible options including part-time study and fully online programs in Business, Cyber Security, and Psychology.

Part-Time Degree Programs

All undergraduate residential degree programs at Dean College can be completed on a part-time basis.

Part-time students take fewer courses each semester while remaining fully connected to the Dean community and receiving access to advising, academic support, and campus resources.

Explore Majors & Programs.

Online Degree Programs

Dean College currently offers fully online bachelor’s degree programs in:

• Business
• Psychology (coming soon)

These programs are specifically designed to be completed part time and provide the flexibility to balance coursework with professional and personal responsibilities.

Certificate Programs

Dean certificate programs provide focused, career-oriented learning opportunities for students looking to build skills, explore a new field, or strengthen professional experience without committing to a full degree program.

Explore available programs:

• Accounting
• Business
• Cybersecurity
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Humanities (coming soon)
• Project Management (coming soon)

Take an Individual Course or Enroll as a Non-Degree Student

Interested in taking a course without enrolling in a degree program? Dean welcomes non-degree students who wish to take select undergraduate courses for professional development, transfer credit, prerequisite completion, or personal enrichment.

• Town of Franklin Employees: Full-time employees of the Town of Franklin (excluding faculty and professional staff employed by Franklin Public Schools) may enroll tuition-free in one course per semester (fall, winter, spring, and summer) on a space-available basis, for a maximum of four courses per year.
• Franklin Residents Age 65 and Older: Franklin residents who are 65 years of age or older may enroll tuition-free in one course per semester (fall, winter, spring, and summer) on a space-available basis, for a maximum of four courses per year.
• High School and Adult Learners: Students 16 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma (or equivalent), may enroll as non-matriculated students and take up to 12 credits on a part-time, space-available basis.

Contact our admissions team to learn more.