Academics at De Anza
De Anza offers 79 associate degrees and 115 credit certificates, plus 30 noncredit certificates and more than 1,800 courses in fields from Accounting to Women’s Studies.
These courses and programs can help you achieve your goals, including
- Transferring to a four-year college or university
- Acquiring job skills and pursuing career opportunities
- Expanding your knowledge and understanding of the world
Support for Your Goals
Every student at De Anza can get academic help and support from their Village. There are six Villages on campus – each providing a supportive community and relevant resources for students who share related majors or academic interests.
You can also speak with your counselor, sign up for tutoring and workshops through the Student Success Center, or join a Learning Community for additional support geared to your personal experience or interests.
About Our Programs
- Degrees and Certificates
- Career Training
- Preparing for University Transfer
- Online Education
- Student Services
- Resources for Basic Needs
We also offer dual enrollment for high school and adult school students, the De Anza College Academy for Grades K-12, and free noncredit college classes that are open to everyone.
Academic Divisions
- Biological, Health and Environmental Sciences
- Business, Computer Science and Applied Technologies
- Career Technical Education and Workforce Development
- Creative Arts
- Equity and Engagement
- Intercultural and International Studies
- Online Education and Learning Resources
- Language Arts
- Physical Education and Athletics
- Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Learning Communities
- English Performance Success
- First Year Experience
- FLOW
- Guardian Scholars/NextUP
- Honors Program
- Humanities Mellon Scholars
- IMPACT AAPI
- LEAD (Latinx Empowerment at De Anza)
- LinC (Learning in Communities)
- Math Performance Success (MPS)
- Men of Color Community
- MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement)
- Pride
- Puente Project
- REACH (Reading, English, Athletics, Counseling and Humanities)
- Rising Scholars
- Umoja Community
- VIDA (Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action)
