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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Addiction Studies
DVC’s Addiction Studies program is a great path for someone wanting a career helping people with addiction and giving back to the community.
Addiction StudiesAllied Health
DVC’s Allied Health Program gives you a foundation for a career in nursing, radiology, occupational health, and more. Learn about the program!
Allied HealthAstronomy
DVC's astronomy program prepares you for a variety of career paths in research, systems analysis and engineering, as well as software engineering and development. Learn from hands-on experience in the classroom, labs, and planetarium!
AstronomyBiological Science
DVC's Biological science program prepares you for a range of opportunities, including transfer to a four-year university, entry-level jobs in labs or healthcare, and foundational knowledge in biology, critical thinking, and scientific research methods.
Biological ScienceChemistry
The DVC Chemistry program offers a foundational understanding of chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and scientific methods. The program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, entry-level lab positions, or further studies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, and engineering.
ChemistryDental Assisting
Prepare for a rewarding career with DVC's Dental Assisting program, offering hands-on training and certifications for success in the dental field.
Dental AssistingDental Hygiene
DVC has one of the most respected & affordable dental hygiene degree programs in the SF Bay Area. Get hands-on experience in our Community Dental Hygiene Clinic!
Dental HygieneEngineering
The DVC Engineering teaches a foundation in engineering principles, preparing students for transfer or entry-level careers in various industries.
EngineeringEnvironmental Science
DVC's environmental science program offers interdisciplinary study across scientific disciplines to develop a deep understanding of sustainability in all its dimensions.
Environmental ScienceGeography
Geography is an interdisciplinary study style program at DVC preparing you to work in private, government or non-profit settings. This growing field has many career options!
GeographyGeology
DVC's geology program builds a strong foundation in earth sciences and prepares students for transfer, with courses in geology, chemistry, physics, and math.
GeologyHorticulture
Start your horticulture career at DVC! Gain practical skills for roles like arborist or landscape technician, and earn certificates or transfer to a 4-year college.
Horticulture