It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The De Anza College Distance Learning Center offers a variety of college credit courses for students interested in learning on an independent basis. In addition to the television or media component, courses include substantial reading, interaction with De Anza faculty, and tests.
Instructors are available during office hours to answer questions by telephone or in person.
Optional on-campus review sessions allow students an opportunity to participate in discussion with the instructor and other students. Much of the course work may be completed at home or in the Learning Center on campus. Distance Learning courses are available in a variety of disciplines including business, child development, computer topics, creative arts, science, intercultural studies, language arts and social science. They are equivalent academically to on-campus courses, and many meet General Education and transfer requirements. These courses are designed for individuals who are unable to attend campus classes on a regular basis, prefer independent learning, or would like to take a course at their convenience.