Computer Science offers a diverse range of classes covers current popular topics and emerging software development tools and languages. Subjects include C++, Java and Python programming, computer architecture and program design. These courses offer working professionals an opportunity to enhance their skills.
The Associated Students of DVC advocates for and represents students' perspectives on college and district committees, councils and task forces.
In March 2021, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 45th Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest which was held virtually. The contest is hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC). CLTAC is the largest nonprofit association of its kind in the country with a mission to promote the study, teaching, and research of the Chinese language and culture on all educational levels. Its annual Mandarin Speech Contest boasts of a long history since 1960s. It has become an annual pageant of Chinese education in the region. The event was sponsored by Monterey Bay Chinese Association, Cheng & Tsui, and Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC).
DVC's Pride Alliance consists of faculty, staff, administrators, & students who care deeply about our LGBTQIA+ community & support our mission, vision & values.
DVC's Anthropology program is a starting point for positions like anthropologist, urban planner, environmental impact analyst and more. Most career options require more than two years of college study.
The music industries program teaches recording, marketing, and distribution, preparing students for careers in music production, composition, business, commercial music, audio visual technology and sound engineering.
DVC's art digital media program prepares you for innovative industries like graphic design, website and game design, interaction design, motion graphics, gaming development tools, video production and editing, animation and special effects creation. This program is ideal for students seeking a well-paying career combining artistic talent with technical skill.