Would you like to learn a different language? Are you interested in jobs that use language skills?
DVC’s world languages programs offer courses in 10 languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian and Spanish. The study of a world language can open up a variety of job opportunities. Most world language careers require more than two years of study.
Career Opportunities
The world language and cultures program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
- Communications
- Foregin trade and banking
- Transportation
- Government
- Foreign service
- Tourism
- Library services
- Teaching/Professor
- Professional translation
- Journalism
Degrees and Certificates
Change your life with a world language and cultures degree and/or certificate.
- Associate in Arts - French
- Certificate of Achievement - French
- Associate in Arts - German
- Certificate of Achievement - German
- Associate in Arts - Italian
- Certificate of Achievement - Italian
- Associate in Arts - Japanese
- Certificate of Achievement - Japanese
- Associate in Arts - Mandarin Chinese
- Certificate of Achievement - Mandarin Chinese
- Associate in Arts - Russian
- Certificate of Achievement - Russian
- Associate in Arts - Spanish
- Associate in Arts for Transfer - Spanish
- Certificate of Achievement - Spanish
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.