Areas of Interest
Ready to find out what Delta has to offer?
A great way to get started is by exploring Delta's areas of interest, broad academic and career categories that help you find programs that feed into your passions, goals, and strengths.
These areas are designed to make it easier for you to navigate your options, connect with supportive faculty and resources, and stay on track toward graduation or transfer. Whether you're planning to transfer to a university or head straight into the workforce, areas of interest will help you narrow down your options.
Transfer and Career Pathways (TrACs)
It gets better! While areas of study will help you understand how programs at Delta College are organized as you begin your exploration, Transfer and Career Pathways (TrACs) are groups of related programs that also provide special support to help you stay on the right track and reach your goals faster.
Each TrAC includes dedicated counselors and staff who can help you get started, answer questions, and connect you with services.
It's important that you understand how a TrAC works so you can take full advantage of how they can help in your journey!
Subject Areas
Once you've figured out which broad areas of study or TrACs you are interested in, you can drill down and search for specific subject areas that you might want to pursue.
Each subject area includes a variety of degrees, certificates, and programs designed to help you transfer to a four-year university, start a career right away, or build new skills for personal growth and lifelong learning. Whether you're into coding, caring for others, creative expression, or fixing engines, there's a subject area at Delta to match your passion and goals.
What are you waiting for? Start exploring!
Online Learning
Did you know some degrees at Delta College are eligible to be completed entirely online?
These online degrees offer maximum flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments, but still provide the same quality education, faculty support, and academic outcomes as in-person programs.
Choose from a variety of fully online degrees in areas like business, social science, and interdisciplinary studies, many of which are also transferable to CSU and UC systems. With access to virtual tutoring, counseling, and digital learning tools, Delta’s online degrees are a smart, accessible way to start or continue your college journey from anywhere.
CTE and Workforce Development
While some Delta students transfer to universities, a Delta education can also lead directly to high-paying, in-demand jobs in our community.
Our Career Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development programs are designed to prepare you for in-demand, hands-on careers in today’s job market. These programs combine technical training, industry certifications, and real-world experience to help you gain the skills employers are looking for.
Whether you're training to become a nurse, welder, automotive technician, or computer network specialist, Delta’s CTE pathways offer direct-to-career education that leads to high-wage, high-skill employment.
Community Programs
Community programs at Delta College offer a wide range of educational, cultural, and enrichment opportunities designed for learners of all ages across Stockton and surrounding areas. These programs include workshops, lifelong learning classes, Kids College, the Stockton Institute for Continued Learning (SICL) for mature learners, and other events that support personal growth, professional development, and community engagement.
Whether you're a retiree eager to keep learning, a parent enrolling your child in a summer class, or a resident looking to develop a new hobby or skill, Delta’s community programs are open, inclusive, and designed to bring people together through learning.
Noncredit
Noncredit programs at Delta College are designed to provide accessible, tuition-free learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds. These programs focus on practical skills, personal development, and workforce readiness, without the pressure of grades or units.
Whether you're looking to improve your English, prepare for a career, learn new technology, or explore personal interests, noncredit classes help you build confidence and gain valuable experience. They're a great option for adult learners, job seekers, or anyone looking to upskill or explore something new in a supportive college environment.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs combine classroom learning with paid, hands-on job training in real-world settings. These programs are designed to help students gain valuable industry experience while working alongside professionals in fields like construction, manufacturing, electrical, and other skilled trades.
Through partnerships with local employers and unions, apprentices earn while they learn, building both technical skills and career-ready credentials. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your career, Delta’s apprenticeship pathways offer a direct, supported route into high-demand jobs, with little to no student debt and strong long-term earning potential.
Other Learning and Training Options
Delta College offers a variety of Other Learning and Training Options beyond traditional degree and certificate programs, giving students more ways to grow, explore, and prepare for success.
