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Welcome to Addiction Studies
Welcome letter from the department chair of DVC's Addiction Studies program.
Graduation Requirements
Find detailed information about graduating from DVC with a degree or certificate, including how to petition for a degree, general education options, course substitutions, counseling, and more.
Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Student’s Path from Stargazer to Scholar
Bonnie Chi rekindled her passion for astronomy and turned to DVC to deepen her knowledge and pursue her lifelong dream of exploring the stars.
Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate
Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.
DVC Early Childhood Education Program Gives Luis Gonzales Room to Play
“I decided to become an early childhood education teacher because of the fond memories of my early schooling. I remember the warm teachers, the smell of the paint materials and the moments of play,” said Luis Gonzalez, a student enrolled in the early childhood education (ECE) program at DVC. Many students stack credentials. This means they work in the field while enrolled and pursue multiple certificates or degrees to advance in their career.