Associate Degrees in Specific Majors
Associate Degrees in Specific Majors
Associate Degrees in Specific Majors
Requirements for Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) Degrees in Specific Majors
- 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 § 55063). 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. - Complete Moorpark College’s General Education requirements (areas A through E).
- Natural Sciences (a minimum of 6 semester units)
- Biological Science: one (1) course
- Physical Science: one (1) course
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (a minimum of 6 semester units)
- American History and Institutions: one (1) course
- Social and Behavioral Sciences: one (1) course
- Humanities (a minimum of 6 semester units)
- Fine Arts / Performing Arts: one (1) course
- Humanities: one (1) course
- Language and Rationality (a minimum of 6 semester units)
- English Composition: one (1) course
- Communication and Analytical Thinking: one (1) course
- Health and Physical Education/Kinesiology (no unit minimum)
- Health Education: one (1) course
- Physical Education/Kinesiology, Intercollegiate Athletics, or Dance activity: one (1) activity course
- Natural Sciences (a minimum of 6 semester units)
- 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 § 55063 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 at the college granting the degree. 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.
References: AP 4025 Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education; last reviewed by the VCCCD Board of Trustees in May 2017. AP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates; last reviewed by the VCCCD Board of Trustees in April 2021.
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
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts
- Archaeology, Associate in Arts
- Art, Associate in Arts
- Asian Studies, Associate in Arts
- Dance, Associate in Arts
- Environmental Studies, Associate in Arts
- Film, Television, and Media, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern I - Humanities Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern I - Natural Science Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern I - Social & Behavior Sciences Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern II/III - Arts and Humanities Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern II/III - Liberal Studies 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern II/III - Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- General Studies Pattern II/III - Social and Behavioral Emphasis 2022-2023, Associate in Arts
- Health Sciences, Associate in Arts
- Philosophy, Associate in Arts
- Theatre Arts: Acting, Associate in Arts
- Theatre Arts: Technical Theatre, Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
- Biological Sciences, Associate in Science
- Biotechnology, Associate in Science
- Business Administration, Associate in Science
- Chemistry, Associate in Science
- Child Development, Associate in Science
- Computer Network Systems Engineering, Associate in Science
- Criminal Justice, Associate in Science
- Cybersecurity, Associate in Science
- Design, Associate in Science
- Engineering, Associate in Science
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science
- Exercise Science, Associate in Science
- Exotic Animal Training and Management, Associate in Science
- Game Design, Associate in Science
- Geology, Associate in Science
- Global Business, Associate in Science
- Media Arts, Associate in Science
- Nursing Science, Associate in Science
- Optical Technology, Associate in Science
- Photography, Associate in Science
- Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science
- Registered Veterinary Technology, Associate in Science