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. We also have a proposed B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity & Network Operations, which is pending final approval. 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.
As part of the Ventura County Community College District, our sister campuses also offer bachelor's degrees: Ventura College offers a B.S. in Automotive Career Education, and Oxnard College offers a B.S. in Dental Hygiene.
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's degree programs Moorpark College offers, B.S. Biomanufacturing and B.S. Applied Cyber Security & Network Operations, build on our existing certificates 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.
What is the General Education (GE) certification requirement, and when is it due?
General Education (GE) Certification is required to graduate from the bachelor’s degree program, as 120 college units are required. Depending on the bachelor’s degree program, GE Certification may be required at the time of admission for competitive programs or where space is limited. However, the bachelor’s degree program has the discretion to admit students without the GE Certification. Those students will need to complete their GE Certification in a co-enrollment model along with their upper-division bachelor’s degree units. GE Certification courses are lower-division courses typically available every semester, both in-person and online.
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?
The list of California Community College bachelor degrees grows each year. As of Fall 2024, nearly 40 programs across the system are available. Given that each program is unique and builds on existing success of associate degree programs it is a great idea to browse the inventory of programs and meet with an academic counselor at the college to discuss the best pathway. Currently, Ventura Community College District offers 3 bachelor's degree programs in Biomanufacturing, Dental Hygiene, and Career Automotive. We also have two additional programs pending approval in Applied Cyber Security & Netowrk Operations and Applied Advocacy & Organizing.
If these programs do not meet your interest or needs Moorpark College has many academic programs that will help you prepare for transfer to other California Community Colleges, 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.
As a bachelor degree student, will I have priority enrollment?
Bachelor degree program courses are upper-division 300 and 400 level. These courses are restricted to bachelor degree program students, who are guaranteed enrollment in these upper-division courses.
Students admitted on a conditional basis or those working on lower-division General Education certification do not have priority registration as bachelor degree students but may qualify for priority registration if they meet criteria such as being foster youth, student parents, veterans, or other protected statuses.
All students on the waitlist for a course should email the instructor to request being added. Let the instructor know the situation and request an add code.
I'm interested in taking some of the 300 & 400-level upper-division bachelor's degree courses, but I am not in the bachelor's degree program. Can I still enroll?
Students cannot enroll or audit upper-division courses unless they are admitted to the bachelor's degree program. This requirement is mandated by EdCode. Enrollment restrictions 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.
Can I get credit for courses taken at another college or university, and if so, how do I go about that process?
Students are advised to meet with a counselor to discuss their enrollment history in high school, on advanced placement tests, to request credit for prior learning, or to transfer units. External transcripts must be official and sent to the Admissions & Records office at Moorpark College. A separate Transcript Evaluation Request must be completed for them to be reviewed and applied and this process can take upto 6 weeks..
Typically, lower-division courses with a common course ID (C-ID) and/or listed on an existing articulation agreement can be applied to meet lower-division requirements at Moorpark College. Currently, we do not have articulation or transfer agreements for upper-division major coursework or general education.
For more information, please talk to a counselor or the Records Office.
Can I attend the bachelor degree program part-time due to work and family obligations or preference?
Unfortunately, the program model is pre-planned and does not accommodate part-time attendance. Students are advised to review the sample course schedule available on the website and discuss any concerns in advance with a college counselor, the bachelor degree program director, and/or the department chair.
Is your question not addressed here? Email us at MCbdp@vcccd.edu
