Associate Degrees in Specific Majors

Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees in Specific Majors Requirements

Choose a major from the Oxnard College AA or AS degree lists below and complete the courses required for that major (a minimum of 18 semester units of degree-applicable college credit coursework). Courses for the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better, or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (Title 5 § 55062). Even though a “P” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all major coursework for a letter grade ("A," "B," or "C").
Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that may be taken on a “pass-no pass" basis and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. Most universities also have limitations on the number of general education units that may be completed on a "pass/no pass" basis.
Complete Oxnard College’s General Education Requirements (areas 1 through 7), a minimum of 24 units, or an approved intersegmental lower-division general education pattern used for transfer to the University of California or the California State University (such as Cal-GETC), if allowable for that major.

1a. English Composition - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

1b. Communication and Critical Thinking - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

3. Arts and Humanities - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

4. Social and Behavioral Sciences - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

5. Natural Sciences - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

6. Ethnic Studies - one course, a minimum of 3 semester units

7. Health, Wellness, Counseling and Career Planning - a minimum of 3 units (there is no unit minimum per course)

3. Satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of degree-applicable college coursework (including General Education, major, and, if needed, free electives).

4. Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in degree-applicable college credit coursework.

5. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence within the district. Exceptions to the residency requirement can be made by the VCCCD Board of Trustees when an injustice or undue hardship would result.

6. Apply for the Associate Degree in the Counseling Office by the published deadline dates. All of your official transcripts and test scores (such as AP, IB, or CLEP) must be on file with the Admissions and Records office.

References: AP 4025 Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education, last reviewed in November 2024 and AP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees, Certificates, and Proficiency Awards last reviewed in May 2025.