The Associate in Arts degree in Environmental Studies prepares students for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies 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. In addition, earning this degree provides a well-rounded basic education to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, government, or non-governmental organizations.

To earn an Associate in  Science Degree in Environmental Studies, 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 Moorpark College’s General Education requirements to include Areas 1-7 or the Cal-GETC Pattern. Transfer students should plan to complete the Cal-GETC. 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: 

• demonstrate an understanding of sustainable development and the interactions between society, economy, and environment.