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.
The oceanography program explores marine ecosystems, ocean processes, and human impacts, preparing students for careers discovering the complex stories of the Earth's oceans.
Technology can be checked out at no cost to you. You can borrow a calculator, headphones, webcam, Chromebook, or wifi hotspot through our technology loan program.
DVC's environmental science program offers interdisciplinary study across scientific disciplines to develop a deep understanding of sustainability in all its dimensions.
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.
DVC's psychology program builds critical thinking skills and explores human behavior, preparing you for a rewarding career helping others and improving community well-being.
DVC offers instructional guides and trainings to help faculty successfully teach online courses.
Located at the highest point on campus, the observatory offers an unforgettable window into the cosmos.
Wondering which career is the best one for you? Take our quick quiz to find out which career paths are the best fit for you, based on skills and passion, not your gender. For each question, choose the response that fits you best, even if all of the choices aren’t exactly right for you:
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).
