There’s still time to add a class! Stay on track and meet your goals faster: 8-week (session 2) classes start March 30. In-person, hybrid & online options available.

Spring Schedule

Would you like to learn Persian? Are you interested in opportunities where knowing another language can make a difference?

DVC’s Persian language program offers engaging courses for students interested in learning the language and exploring Persian culture. Studying Persian can open the door to a range of opportunities in today’s global world. Most careers involving language skills require more than two years of study.

Career Opportunities


The Persian program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including: 

  • Communications
  • Foreign trade and banking
  • Transportation
  • Government
  • Foreign service
  • Tourism
  • Library services
  • Teaching/Professor
  • Professional translation
  • Journalism

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.

Events

Meet our Persian Faculty

Raquel Garcia

Raquel Garcia

Department Chair, World Language & Cultures
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Manijeh Kashi

Adjunct Faculty - Farsi


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