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Humanities

Studying humanities fosters a deep understanding of creative expression in arts, literature, and philosophy while enhancing your critical thinking and writing skills.

Art History

DVC’s art history program is a great start to a variety of careers in the creative industry. Learn how to research, execute long-term projects, and analyze visual information. Gain a broad range of analytic strategies applicable to the study of art.

Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology provides students with insights into industrial tech requirements and provides hands-on experience to develop entry-level job skills. Subjects include civil design drafting, machining, industrial maintenance and mechanics, CAD, industrial automation and robotics, rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

Safety Notifications

DVC's updates about emergency alerts, safety advisories, and other important notifications that may affect our college community.

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.

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, public health, life science and allied health, and foundational knowledge in biology, critical thinking, and scientific research methods.

Sociology

The sociology program explores society's structure and dynamics, preparing students for careers in social work, public policy, and criminal justice, or transfer to a four-year university.

Plumbing

Earn a wage while learning! DVC offers a five-year apprenticeship program in plumbing. Get hands-on training for an occupation that's always in demand.

Steamfitting

The steamfitting program offers apprenticeship and teaches installation, maintenance, and repair of steam systems, preparing students for careers as steamfitters and related trades.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn more about Diablo Valley College's emergency procedures, health advisories and find Police Department contact information for emergencies on campus.