Choose an Educational Goal

Which Educational Program is the Right Fit For You?

The information below shows the different opportunities available at Moorpark College to prepare you for your chosen career and the type of recognition you will receive for completing these programs. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to help you choose your specific educational goals. A list of all courses, awards, and degrees offered at Moorpark College can be found in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

Transfer to a Four-Year Institution

Moorpark College offers students the opportunity to complete their associate degree while completing courses that are required for transfer and apply toward their bachelor’s degree, whether that is a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or an independent or out-of-state institution.

California Community College Bachelor's Degree Program at Moorpark College

The California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Degree Program was established to provide students and the state with access to high-quality, affordable undergraduate education. In 2021, California Education Code Section 78040 et seq. was amended to authorize the Board of Governors to establish baccalaureate degree programs in disciplines that address unmet workforce needs.

Moorpark College has been approved to offer two Bachelor of Science degree programs. The Bachelor of Science in Biomanufacturing welcomed its first cohort in Fall 2024, and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Cyberdefense and Network Operations (ACNO) is expected to begin accepting applications later in 2026.

To learn more about each program, visit the Bachelor in Science in Biomanufacturing and Bachelor in Science in Applied Cyberdefense and Network Operations program websites.

Associate Degree for Transfer - Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

The California Community Colleges (CCC) offer Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) to the California State University (CSU). These include the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. ADTs are designed to provide students with a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree by completing 60 CSU-transferable semester units at the community college and an additional 60 semester units at the CSU campus awarding the bachelor’s degree.

Moorpark College currently offers 35 ADTs, with additional programs in development. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine whether an ADT aligns with their educational and transfer goals.

Associate in Science for University of California (UC) Transfer Pathways (AS-UCTP) 

The University of California (UC) has developed associate degree patterns aligned with UC Transfer Pathways (UCTP). These degrees are awarded to students who successfully complete a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), when available, along with the required major and general education requirements.

Moorpark College currently offers a UC Transfer Pathway degree in Chemistry.

Associate Degree - Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) 

In today’s economy, earning a college degree can expand career opportunities and enhance long-term employment prospects. Most associate degree majors at Moorpark College are designed to prepare students for the local workforce as well as continued education opportunities. 

An Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) degree requires the completion of at least 60 degree-applicable semester units, including general education coursework and courses within the selected major. Moorpark College also offers a General Studies associate degree, which allows students to complete an area of emphasis from a group of related disciplines rather than a specific major.
See a complete list of requirements for earning an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

Certificate of Achievement (COA)

A Certificate of Achievement requires concentrated study in specific skill or knowledge areas. A certificate of achievement requires more units and generally provides more in-depth study than a Proficiency Award. Completion of a Certificate of Achievement is reflected on the student’s transcript and makes the student eligible to participate in the spring graduation ceremony.
See a complete list of requirements for earning a Certificate of Achievement.

Proficiency Award (PA)

A Proficiency Award is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed a course or a sequence of courses designed to lead them to specific employment types or enhance their skills. These awards are not recorded on the student's transcript and do not make a student eligible to participate in the spring graduation ceremony.
See a complete list of requirements for earning a Proficiency Award.

Certificate of Competency (Noncredit)

A noncredit Certificate of Competency is awarded to students who have demonstrated achievement in a set of competencies that prepares them to progress along a career pathway and/or enroll in nondegree-applicable or degree-applicable credit courses. 
See a complete list of requirements for earning a Certificate of Competency.

Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)

A noncredit Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed a sequence of noncredit courses designed to improve employability and/or enhance job opportunities. 
See a complete list of requirements for earning a Certificate of Completion.