At DVC, our courses, certificate and degree programs are organized into what we call Interest Areas. Interest Areas are groups of related programs. They help you find a path to reach your educational and career goals.
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Arts, Communication & Language
Social Sciences
Philosophy
Philosophy sharpens critical thinking and understanding of self and humanity, preparing you for careers in education, law, and writing, and fulfills CSU/UC transfer requirements.
Philosophy
Math & Engineering
Plumbing
Earn a wage while learning! DVC offers a five-year apprenticeship program in plumbing. Get hands-on training for an occupation that's always in demand.
Plumbing
Math & Engineering
Pre-Apprenticeship
The Pre-Apprenticeship program guides students through the apprenticeship application process, providing a hands-on experience in construction processes, occupational health and safety and other real job site experiences.
Pre-Apprenticeship
Science & Health
Public Health
The public health program prepares students to promote community health, prevent disease, and pursue careers in health education, advocacy, or transfer to four-year schools.
Public Health
Social Sciences
Social Justice / Social Science
DVC’s social justice program explores inequality and advocacy, preparing students for careers in social work, public policy, law, or further study at four-year schools.
Social Justice / Social Science
Social Sciences
Special Education
A special education certificate or degree prepares students to work with individuals with special needs, covering disabilities, teaching strategies, psychology, and practical experience.
Special Education
Science & Health
Sports Medicine & Coaching
The sports medicine and coaching program trains students in injury prevention, rehabilitation, coaching techniques, and sports management, preparing for careers and transfer.
Sports Medicine & Coaching
Math & Engineering
Steamfitting
The steamfitting program offers apprenticeship and teaches installation, maintenance, and repair of steam systems, preparing students for careers as steamfitters and related trades.
Steamfitting
Arts, Communication & Language
World Language and Cultures
DVC offers world language programs in 10 different language: American Sign Language, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian and Spanish.
World Language and Cultures