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Are you interested in learning about social injustices? Do you want to impact and transform your community and beyond?

DVC’s social science program explores issues of inequality, human rights, and advocacy for marginalized communities. Students study inequalities, stigma, prejudice and discrimination, and create efforts to remediate, heal and overcome them. Prepare for a career in social work, public policy, law, and nonprofit organizations, or for further study at four-year institutions. 

Career Opportunities


The social justice program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

  • Law
  • Child Advocacy
  • Health
  • Education
  • Environmental Justice
  • Government
  • Human Rights

Degrees and Certificates


Change your life with a social justice degree and/or certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.

About degrees and certificates


Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.

Meet our Social Science Faculty

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Sanha Niyogi

Sangha Niyogi

Program Co-Lead, Sociology & Social Justice

Albert Ponce

Albert Ponce

Program Lead, Political Science, Social Science, Sociology

Contact Us

Albert Ponce Program Co-Lead

Pleasant Hill Faculty Offices - FO Room 210

Sangha Niyogi Program Co-Lead

Pleasant Hill Faculty Offices - FO Room 253

Bridgitte Schaffer Department Chair, San Ramon

San Ramon West Building - SRC W Room 143