Interest Areas

At DVC, our courses, certificate and degree programs are organized into what we call Interest Areas. Interest Areas are groups of related programs. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or you want to explore your options, Interest Areas are designed to help you chart a course to success!

A Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE) student at work at DVC.

Arts, Communication & Language

Interested in art and creative expression? Find courses, certificates and degrees leading to careers in the fine and applied arts sector, media, government and business, and related fields.

Business, Computer Science & Culinary Arts

Intrigued by business, new technologies or culinary arts? Find courses, certificates and degrees leading to careers in entrepreneurship, management, technology, and more.

An Industrial Design student gets help from a professor.

Math & Engineering

Interested in math, designing or building? Find courses, certificates and degrees leading to careers in a variety of trades like architecture, construction, and engineering.

Science & Health

Interested in understanding the natural world or improving people's health? Find courses, certificates and degrees leading to careers in life science, physical science, and health and wellness industries.

A diverse group of students walks together at DVC.

Social Sciences

Interested in people and their societies? Find courses, certificates and degrees leading to careers in counseling, education, government, the justice system, and more.