The Associate in Science degree in Environmental Science prepares students for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Environmental Science offered by some four-year institutions. In addition, earning this provides students with a knowledge base that will prepare them for work in environmental research, conservation, or consulting.

To earn an Associate in  Science Degree in Environmental Science, 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: 

• quantify the environmental impact of a societal practice.