The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Chemistry prepares students for upper division course work for advanced degrees in Chemistry offered by four-year institutions. The major preparation aligns with that of a California State University (CSU) or other independent or out-of-state university. In addition, earning this degree suggests an achievement of technical skills that may be helpful in seeking immediate employment.

To earn an Associate in Science Degree in Chemistry, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 associate degree-applicable semester units.  Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
2. Complete the Cal-GETC Pattern. All courses for the Cal-GETC must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. 
3. Complete the required coursework for the major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected. 
4. Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in courses used to satisfy the degree requirements. 
5. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• use the process of scientific inquiry to qualitatively and quantitatively solve chemistry problems by gathering evidential information, analyzing data, forming appropriate conclusions, and communicating these results through written and oral expressions.
• demonstrate a mastery of organic chemistry material at a level equal to or greater than the national average as determined by the nationally standardized Organic Chemistry exam developed by the American Chemical Society (ACS) at the completion of the capstone class CHEM M07B Organic Chemistry II.