At DVC, our courses, certificate and degree programs are organized into what we call Interest Areas. Interest Areas are groups of related programs. They help you find a path to reach your educational and career goals.
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Addiction Studies
DVC’s Addiction Studies program is a great path for someone wanting a career helping people with addiction and giving back to the community.
Addiction Studies
Biological Science
DVC's Biological science program prepares you for a range of opportunities, including transfer to a four-year university, entry-level jobs in labs or healthcare, and foundational knowledge in biology, critical thinking, and scientific research methods.
Biological Science
Chemistry
The DVC Chemistry program offers a foundational understanding of chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and scientific methods. The program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, entry-level lab positions, or further studies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, and engineering.
Chemistry
Coaching
Start your coaching journey at DVC! Gain skills to lead at youth, school, or rec levels—and prepare to coach in college or pro sports after transfer.
Coaching
Dental Assisting
Prepare for a rewarding career with DVC's Dental Assisting program, offering hands-on training and certifications for success in the dental field.
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
DVC has one of the most respected & affordable dental hygiene degree programs in the SF Bay Area. Get hands-on experience in our Community Dental Hygiene Clinic!
Dental Hygiene
Environmental Science
DVC's environmental science program offers interdisciplinary study across scientific disciplines to develop a deep understanding of sustainability in all its dimensions.
Environmental Science
Ethnic Studies
DVC does not yet offer an ethnic studies degree or certificate, but it does students prepare for upper level degrees in ethnic studies and social justice.
Ethnic Studies
Kinesiology
The kinesiology program teaches human movement, fitness, and wellness, preparing students for careers in sports, fitness training, rehabilitation, and health fields.
Kinesiology
Nutrition
DVC's nutrition program covers microbiology, anatomy, and how nutrition impacts health and fitness, preparing students for careers in health and wellness.
Nutrition
Personal Training & Fitness
Join our personal training program at DVC to learn fitness fundamentals and build meaningful connections, preparing for a career as a trainer or fitness coach.
Personal Training & Fitness
Physics
Explore physics, the foundation of physical sciences and technology, with applications in solar power, medical imaging, and careers in labs, hospitals, and beyond.
Physics