What is the Bachelor's Degree Program at Moorpark College?
By law, California Community Colleges can now offer bachelor's degree programs in academic areas with a regional labor market need. In fact, the Board of Governors may approve up to 30 new programs across our state per year.
At Moorpark College the Bachelor Degree Program includes a B.S. in Biomanufacturing and a B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity & Network Operations. Students can begin their journey with our flexible certificate and associate degree programs in both areas and apply to the corresponding 2-year bachelor's degree completion program.
To learn more about the California Community College Bachelor Degree Programs and review other programs available across the state visit: http://www.cccbachelordegrees.org
Is the bachelor's degree earned at a California Community College the same as the degree earned at a California State University, University of California, or private university?
The California State University and University of California are accredited by WASC. Moorpark College is accredited by ACCJC/WASC and our bachelor's degree programs fall within this accreditation. Graduate programs will accept Moorpark College bachelor degrees in the same way other WASC-accredited undergraduate programs are accepted.
Currently, Solano College and MiraCosta College, have successfully graduated several classes of students with a bachelor of science in Biomanufacturing across the state.
Which classes should I take to prepare for the bachelor's degree program?
Both bachelor degree programs Moorpark College offers, B.S. Biomanufacturing and B.S. Applied Cyber Security & Network Operations, build on our existing certificate and associate degrees in their respective areas. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic counselor and create a 4-year plan that includes applying to bachelor completion here at Moorpark College.
Is there a guaranteed admissions process for current students?
The bachelor degree programs require a separate admissions application. Students apply to complete their upper-division coursework as part of a bachelor's degree completion program. Currently, there is no guaranteed admissions process however, the bachelor's degree program builds on the existing Associate of Science programs. Current students are advised to update their Student Education Plans with a college counselor to ensure prerequisite courses and general education certification requirements are met.
Link to: Program Mapper for the A.S. in Biotechnology
I'm interested in Community College bachelor degree completion but my major is something else, what should I do?
Moorpark College has many academic programs that will help you prepare for transfer to other California Community College bachelor degrees, California State Universities, University of California, or Private universities. Students are encouraged to visit the Transfer Center to learn more about bachelor degree programs in their majors and areas of interest.
I'm interested in taking some of the bachelor's degree courses but am not in the bachelor's degree program. Can I still enroll?
Students must be admitted to the bachelor's degree program to enroll in upper-division courses. Restrictions on enrollment are in place by program and course.
I already hold a Bachelor's degree, can I still apply and complete a second bachelor's degree?
Yes. Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a WASC-accredited college or university can minimally waive the general education certification. Students are still required to meet prerequisite requirements.
Is your question not addressed here? Email us at MCbdp@vcccd.edu