English Program
Diablo Valley College’s English program offers a wide variety of classes including, literature, creative writing, and composition and reading. Studying English can help you develop your writing style and strengthen your critical thinking, reasoning and communication abilities. Read more...
This fall, DVC English and ESL are offering different kinds of classes! Click the
link below to see a list of:
- Face-to-face English and ESL classes
- Synchronous English and ESL classes
Check out our list of face-to-face (in-person) and synchronous English and ESL classes.
Students enrolled in the English program also have the opportunity to gain leadership skills by becoming a tutor in our Learning Center or providing classroom support as a Supplemental Instruction Leader.
Our English program offers:
- Associate in arts degree - English
- Associate in arts for transfer - English
You can learn more about these options and the requirements in our catalog.
We know that navigating degrees and certificates can be tricky. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss what option is best for you.
After completing the program, many of our students transfer to four-year universities. Studying English trains you to look at things from multiple perspectives. These skills are highly valued in many industries.
Career options include:
- Advertising copywriter
- Columnist
- Editor
- Information specialist
- Interpreter
- Lawyer
- Lexicographer
- Legislative assistant
- Publisher
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Technical writer
- Writing consultant
For more information on possible career options, please visit the Career Center or contact one of our faculty and staff members.
Diablo Valley College offers degree and certificate programs in a variety of subjects. For a complete listing, see certificates and degrees.
General education information
Review the English requirements for a degree, certificate, or transfer.
Certificate and degree pathways
See what certificate, degree, career, and transfer opportunities are available.
Courses and class schedule
Learn about required courses and when our classes are offered.
English as a second language
See options for students whose first language is not English.
Faculty and staff
Meet our dedicated faculty and staff.
Success stories
Read about some of our alumni's success stories since graduating from the program.
Learning Center and English tutoring
Take advantage of the resources in the Learning Center or get some help from an English tutor.
Writing contests and events
Join us for Literature Week, our literary contest, special speakers, and more.
Related links
- Online Writing Lab at Purdue
- 5 minute English
- Join a Learning Community
- Assessment Center
- International Students
- Library center
Contact English
ESL Coordinator: Rayshell Clapper
Telephone: 925-969-2621
Email: Rayshell Clapper
Office location: LC-114 campus map
ESL Coordinator: Laurie Sample
Telephone: 925-969-2619
Email: Laurie Sample
Office location: LC-112 campus map
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English Department Chair: Dorian Eidhin
Telephone: 925-969-2518
Email: deidhin@dvc.edu
Office location: FO 239
Contact: Charles Shackett
Telephone: 925-551-6217
Email: Charles Shackett
Office location: W-117 campus map
