Associate Degrees in Specific Majors

Requirements for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees in Specific Majors

1. Choose a major from the Moorpark College AA or AS degree lists below and complete the courses required for that major (a minimum of 18 semester units of degree-applicable college credit coursework). Courses for the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better, or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (Title 5 § 55062). Even though a “P” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all major coursework for a letter grade ("A," "B," or "C").
   Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that may be taken on a “pass-no pass" basis and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. Most universities also have limitations on the number of general education units that may be completed on a "pass/no pass" basis.
2. Complete Moorpark College’s General Education requirements (Areas 2A through 2E)​.

A. Natural Sciences (a minimum of 6 semester units)

A1. Physical Science: one (1) course

A2. Biological Science: one (1) course

B. Social and Behavioral Sciences (a minimum of 6 semester units)

B1. American History and Institutions: one (1) course

B2. Social and Behavioral Sciences: one (1) course

C. Humanities (a minimum of 6 semester units)

C1. Fine Arts / Performing Arts: one (1) course

C2. Humanities: one (1) course

D. Language and Rationality (a minimum of 6 semester units)

D1. English Composition: one (1) course

D2. Communication and Analytical Thinking: one (1) course

E. Health and Kinesiology (no unit minimum)

E1. Health Education: one (1) course

E2. Kinesiology, Intercollegiate Athletics, or Dance activity: one (1) activity course.

3. Satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of degree-applicable college coursework (including general education, major, and, if needed, free electives).

4. Demonstrate competency in reading, written expression, and mathematics as defined in Title 5 § 55062 for the appropriate catalog year.

5. Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in degree-applicable college credit coursework.

6. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence within the district. Exceptions to the residency requirement can be made by the VCCCD Board of Trustees when injustice or undue hardship would result.

7. Apply for the Associate Degree in the Counseling Office by the published deadline dates. All of the student's official transcripts and test scores (such as AP, IB, or CLEP) must be on file with the Admissions and Records office.

Associate Degrees in Specific Majors Offered at Moorpark College

At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn the following AA or AS degrees at Moorpark College

Associate in Arts 

Associate in Science

Note:

In addition to AA/AS in specific majors listed above, Moorpark College offers the Associate in Arts degrees in General Studies. For more information, refer to the section on General Studies. 

References: 

AP 4025 Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education, last reviewed in May 2024

AP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees, Certificates and Proficiency Awards, last reviewed in May 2024.