Would you like to learn Spanish? Are you interested in opportunities where knowing another language can make a difference?

DVC’s Spanish language program offers engaging courses for students interested in learning the language and exploring Spanish culture. Studying Spanish can open the door to a range of opportunities in today’s global world. Most careers involving language skills require more than two years of study.

Career Opportunities


The Spanish program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including: 

  • Communications
  • Foreign trade and banking
  • Transportation
  • Government
  • Foreign service
  • Tourism
  • Library services
  • Teaching/Professor
  • Professional translation
  • Journalism

Degrees and Certificates

Change your life with a Spanish degree and/or certificate.

About degrees and certificates


Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.

Events

DVC Career & Transfer

Apr 23

Columbia G.S. (School of General Studies) Session

April 23, 2026

3:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Apr 29

Financial Aid Pop-Up Event

April 29, 2026

1:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

DVC Career & Transfer

May 01

C.S.U. East Bay Campus Tour

May 1, 2026

7:45 am

Pleasant Hill

Meet our Spanish Faculty

Raquel Garcia

Raquel Garcia

Department Chair, World Language & Cultures
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Kristy Carlsen-Capozzo

Faculty