Online Programs | Diablo Valley College

DVC offers partially and fully online courses to help you meet your educational and career goals! Take short term, full term, and cybersession courses with us online. Change your life with an online degree and/or certificate! Courses are taught by DVC instructors with specialized training in online instruction.

New to Online Learning?

Don't worry! We're committed to helping you succeed!

Take our online learning trainings "Canvas Expert" and "Online Success" to help you prepare for your online experience.
Use our Student Center Zoom rooms or free online NetTutor services.

Technology Resources

DVC students have access to the latest technologies for free to ensure online success including:

Microsoft Office
Zoom
Canvas
LinkedIn Learning
Handshake

You also have access to technology loans including Chromebooks, wifi hotspots, graphing calculators, chargers, headphones, and more.

Online Degrees and Certificates

Administration of Justice

The DVC Administration of Justice Program prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system as a civilian or as a sworn officer of the law.

Art Digital Media

DVC's art digital media program prepares you for innovative industries like graphic design, website and game design, video editing, and special effects creation. This program is ideal for students seeking a well-paying career combining artistic talent with technical skill.

Business

DVC's business program prepares you for a variety of careers, in business and as an entrepreneur. Explore our wide variety of associate degrees and certificates that will help launch your career. Great futures start here!

Computer Information Systems

The CIS program provides students with the essential computer skills for successful employment, coupled with analytical and technical knowledge needed for transfer.

Computer Network Technology

This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, install and maintain computer networks. Get well-prepared for careers in network administration, IT support and cybersecurity.

Computer Science

Computer Science offers a diverse range of classes covers current popular topics and emerging software development tools and languages. These courses offer working professionals an opportunity to enhance their skills.

Early Childhood Education

DVC's Early Childhood Education program prepares students for rewarding careers in teaching and childcare through hands-on experience and professional training.

English as a Second Language

DVC offers English as a second language (ESL) classes to help you with your English speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Geography

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!

History

DVC History offers courses to expand your knowledge, apply critical thinking, and explore historical impacts—ideal for careers in education, public service, or law.

*Note: AA and AA-T degrees require additional GE courses, many of which can be completed fully or partially online.

Class Types

Many students take a mix of on campus, fully online and partially online classes at DVC. Learn more about our class formats with this video. This video was made by DVC students in our Art Digital Media and FTVE programs!

Contact Us

Welcome Services

Pleasant Hill Student Services Center - SSC Room 119

Pleasant Hill Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - Feb 7: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.