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Career, Graduation and 
Transfer 
Graduation Requirements................................................ 23 
Associate Degrees.............................................................. 23 
List of Degrees and Certificates......................................... 26 
Transfer Information........................................................ 27
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Career, Graduation and Transfer 
Along with the extensive curriculum students need to explore almost any educational 
and/or career goal, Moorpark College provides a range of services designed 
to assist students in determining as well as achieving their goals: 
• ACCESS – (805) 378-1461 
• Career/Transfer Center – (805) 378-1536 
• Counseling Center – (805) 378-1428 
• EOPS – (805) 378-1464 
• Financial Aid – (805) 378-1462 
• The Learning Center (TLC) – (805) 378-1556 
• Learning Communities – (805) 378-1459 
• Work Experience/Internships – (805) 378-1536 
Students can call each service area to get help making future plans. 
Associate Degree Requirements 
Graduation Requirements 
As authorized by the Education Code and Title 5 of the Administrative Code of 
the State of California, Moorpark College and the Ventura County Community 
College District Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate 
in Science degree, and certificates of Achievement and Completion on 
students who provide the required transcripts, meet the respective requirements 
as shown below, and who file with the appropriate college office an application 
for a degree and/or certificates. 
Associate in Arts and/or Sciences Degree 
Basic Requirements 
1. Units: completion of at least 60 semester units of college level course work. 
2. Scholarship: a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all 
degree-applicable college and university work attempted. 
3. Competency: demonstrated competency in reading, written expression, and 
mathematics as specified below: 
a. Reading – minimum competency in reading is satisfied by completion 
of the requirement for the Associate degree, including 6 units from Area D: 
Language and Rationality. 
b. Written expression – minimum competency in writing is satisfied by 
successful completion (A, B, C or Cr) completion of the requirements for the 
Associate degree, including 3 units from Area D1: English Composition. 
c. Mathematics – minimum competency in mathematics is satisfied by 
successful completion (A, B, C or Cr) of a mathematics course in elementary 
algebra (or higher) which includes demonstrated ability to: 
• Perform operations with real numbers 
• Solve linear equations and inequalities of one variable 
• Perform operations an polynomials 
• Solve rational equations or quadratic equations 
• Solve problems containing ratios 
• Solve equations containing proportions 
• Graph linear equations 
4. General Education: completion of the general education requirements 
as specified below. 
5. Major: completion of all courses (at least 18 semester units) required in a 
curriculum specified in the college catalog. 
6. Residency: completion of the last 12 units in residence at the college granting 
the degree, selected from courses required for graduation, if in attendance 
at the time of qualifying for graduation. If the student designates a specific 
major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from major courses. 
If not in attendance at the time of qualifying for graduation, completion 
of 24 units in residence at the colleges of the Ventura County Community 
College District to include at least 12 semester units in residence at the college 
granting the degree, selected from courses required for graduation. If 
the student designates a specific major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must 
be selected from major courses. 
The governing board may make exceptions to the residency requirements in 
any instance in which it is determined that an injustice or hardship would 
otherwise be placed upon an individual student. 
Specific Major (A.A. or A.S.) 
I. General Education Requirements 
A. Natural sciences – a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in biological science 
(2) One course in physical science 
B. Social and Behavioral sciences - a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in American history and institutions 
(2) One other course in social and behavioral sciences 
C. Humanities - a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in fine or performing arts 
(2) One other course in Humanities 
D. Language and rationality - a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in English composition 
2. One course in communication and analytical thinking 
E. Health/physical education – a minimum of 3.5 units 
(1) One course in health education (minimum of 2 units) 
(2) Any PE or Dance activity course (minimum of 1.5 units) 
II. Major: 
Completion of all course (at least 18 semester units) required in a curriculum 
specified in the college catalog. 
General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree (A.A.) 
I. General Education Requirements 
A. Natural sciences – a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in biological science 
(2) One course in physical science 
B. Social and behavioral sciences - a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in American history and institutions 
(2) One other course in social and behavioral sciences 
C. Humanities - a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in fine or performing arts 
(2) One other course in humanities 
D. Language and rationality – a minimum of 6 units 
(1) One course in English composition 
(2) One course in communication and analytical thinking 
E. Health/physical education – a minimum of 3.5 units 
(1) One course in health education (minimum of 2 units) 
(2) Any PE class or DANCE activity course 
(minimum of 1.5 units) 
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F. Ethnic/Women’s Studies – one of the designated courses which can not be 
“double-counted” to satisfy other general education requirements above. 
II. In addition to the general education requirements listed above, completion 
of at least 9 additional units selected as follows: natural sciences and/or 
social and behavioral sciences and/or Humanities and/or language and 
rationality areas. 
III. Additional units are to be selected from any Associated degree level courses 
to meet minimum of 60 semester units. 
Transfer Students – General Liberal Arts and 
Science Degree 
All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and Sciences degree by 
doing one of the following: 
I. Completion of the college’s General Liberal Arts and Science A.A. degree 
pattern above; or 
II. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from the general 
education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution plus the physical education/
health requirements specified. 
A. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution requires 
fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be selected from courses required 
in preparation for the student’s selected major. 
B. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution and the 
units required for the transfer major total fewer than 36 units, the student 
must select additional coursework from the approved course lists of general 
education courses specified for either the associate or the transfer degree. 
C. At a minimum, general education courses must include: natural sciences 
(3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3 units); humanities (3 units); 
courses in language and rationality from ENGLish composition (3 units); 
two units (2) in health education and one and a half units (1.5) in physical 
activity; and one course from ethnic/women’s studies which cannot be 
“double-counted” to satisfy other general education requirements above. 
NOTE: the completion of this degree does not necessarily make the student 
eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university. For transfer requirements, 
consult the College Catalog and your counselor. 
General Education Philosophy Statement 
An Associate Degree signifies more than an accumulation of units; it signifies the 
successful completion of a pattern of learning experiences designed to develop 
certain capabilities and insights that lead to the fulfillment of individual human 
potential. Therefore, in addition to the Basic Requirements for graduation 
relating to units, residency, and competency in reading, written expression, 
and mathematics, students must also satisfy General Education requirements 
as required by Title 5 of the California Education Code and by Ventura County 
Community College District Governing Board Policy. The philosophy underlying 
“general education” is that no discipline is an isolated endeavor; instead, each 
relies upon and contributes to a common body of knowledge, ideas, intellectual 
processes, cultural traditions, and modes of perception. One’s understanding of 
a specific subject area is greatly enhanced and enriched by knowledge in and 
experience with other disciplines. Thus, the General Education requirements 
are designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people 
comprehend the modern world and fulfill their potential and, in so doing, serve 
family, community, and society. The General Education requirements reflect 
the conviction that those who receive a degree must possess in common certain 
basic principles, concepts, and methodologies both unique to and shared by the 
various disciplines. College-educated persons must be able to use their knowledge 
to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society 
in which they live. In addition, they must have a good self-understanding and 
the capacity to adapt to an ever-changing and global environment through an 
ongoing intellectual curiosity and commitment to life-long learning. 
Upon successful completion of all of the General Education requirements, 
students will be able to: 
• Understand the modes of inquiry and critique used in the natural, social, 
and behavioral sciences and the humanities 
• Understand and appreciate the role of culture and the arts in society and 
in one’s personal life 
• Think logically and communicate effectively 
• Understand and adopt the concepts of personal health and fitness to enhance 
the quality of life 
• Recognize the multitude of diversities in the physical and human environments 
and how these diversities impact individuals and society 
• Understand the connections among the various disciplines 
• Use a variety of means to find information, examine it critically, and apply 
it appropriately 
• Work ethically and effectively with others 
• Apply the skills necessary for successful living in an ever-changing and 
global environment 
• Become productive workers and life-long learners 
To meet the objectives of general education 
A. Courses in the natural sciences are those that help students examine the physical 
universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena; develop an understanding 
and appreciation of the scientific methods; and encourage an understanding of 
the relationships between science and other human activities. 
B. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences are those which focus on people 
as members of society; develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by 
the social and behavioral sciences; stimulate critical thinking about the ways 
people act and have acted in response to their societies; and promote appreciation 
of how societies and social subgroups operate. 
C. Courses in the humanities are those which study the cultural activities and 
artistic expressions of human beings; develop an awareness of the ways in 
which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to 
themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation; develop 
aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgments. 
D. Courses in language and rationality help students develop principles and 
applications of language toward logical thought, clear and precise expression 
and critical evaluation of communication in whatever symbol system the 
student uses. 
E. Courses in health and physical education help students develop the understanding 
and the skills necessary to maintain a healthful life. 
F. Courses in ethnic and women’s studies help students develop an awareness of 
the diverse historical roots and an appreciation of the cultural contributions of 
minorities and women; lead to an understanding of the causes and consequences 
of socio-economic inequality based on race, sex or ethnicity; and explore ways 
of eliminating such inequities. 
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Associate Degree 
2007-2008 General Education 
A. Natural Sciences 
(1) One course in Biological Science: ANAT M01(L); ANPH M01(L); 
ANSC M06, M07; ANTH M01, M01H, M01L; BIOL M01(L), M02A(L), 
M02B(L), M02C(L), M03(L), M05(L), M10, M10L, M16, M17; BOT 
M01(L) M06, M06L; ENSC M02(L); MICR M01(L); PHSO M01(L); 
PSY M02; ZOO M01(L). 
(2) One course in Physical Science: AST M01, M01L, M02; CHEM M01A(L), 
M01B(L), M07A(L), M07B(L), M08, M08L, M11(L),M12(L), M12H(L), 
M13(L); ENSC M01, M01L, M03; GEOG M01, M01L, M05; GEOL 
M01(L), M02, M02L, M03, M05, M21, M41, M61; PHSC M01, M01L; 
PHYS M01, M01L, , M10A, M10AL, M10B, M10BL, M20A, M20AL, M20B, 
M20BL, M20C+, M20CL+. 
B. Social & Behavioral Sciences 
(1) One course American History/Institutions: CHST M04; 
HIST M02, M03A, M03B, M04, M06, M07A, M07B; M12, M12H, M14, 
M25, M25H; HUM M01; POLS M01, M03, M03H, M05. 
(2) One other course Social Science: ANSC M04; ANTH M02, M03, M04, 
M06, M07, M08, M09, M11; BUS M04, M30, M42; CD M02; CHST 
M01, M02, M03; M04, M08; CJ M01^, M02^; ECON M01, M02, 
M30; GEOG M02, M03, M03H, , M07, M10; HIST M01A, M01B, M02, 
M03A, M03B, M04, M06, M07A, M07B, M08, M09, M10, M12, M12H, 
M14, M15, M16, M20A, M20B, M25, M25H; HUM M18, M19, M42; 
JOUR M01; PHIL M03; POLS M01, M02, M03, M03H, M04, M05, 
M07, M08; PSY M01, M01H, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07, M08, M09, 
M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M30, M40; 
RT M01; SOC M01, M01H, M02, M04, M05, M06, M08, M09, M10, 
M15, M16, M17, M95; SPCH M04, M12. 
C. HUManities 
(1) One course in Fine or Performing Arts: ART M10, M11, M12, M13, 
M14, M20, M30, M70, M77, M90, M98; DANCE M01A, M03, M10A, 
M11A, M12A, M14A, M16A; GR M10; HUM M02, M03, M04, M05, 
M06, M07, M08, M17, M18; MUS M01, M04, M04H, M08, M09A, 
M09B, M10, M12, M15, M21; PHOT M01A, M02; RT M09; SPCH 
M05; THA M01, M02A, M04, M09. 
(2) One course in other Humanities: ART M10, M11, M12, M13; BUS 
M42; DANC M01A; ENGL M01B, M01BH, M10A, M10B, M13A, M13B, 
M14, M15A, M15B, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21,M29A, M29B, M30, 
M31, M33, M40, M43, M44, M45, M46, M95; FREN M01, M02, M03, 
M04, M41; GERM M01, M02, M03, M04; HEB M01, M02; HIST 
M01A, M01B, M20A, M20B; HS M17; HUM M01, M02, M03, M04, 
M05, M06, M07, M08, M10A, M10B, M12, M17, M18, M19, M42; 
ITAL M01, M02, M03; JAPN M01, M02, M03; JOUR M01; LAT M01; 
MUS M08, M09A, M09B; PHIL M01, M01H, M02, M02H, M03, M04, 
M07, M08, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M95; PHOT M01A, M02; 
RT M01; SL M01, M02; SPAN M01, (M01A + M01B); M02, (M02A + 
M02B), M03, M03H, M04, M04H, M05, M06, M12, M41, M95; SPCH 
M01, M26; THA M01, M21A. 
D. Language & Rationalit y 
(1) One course English Composition: BUS M28; ENGL M01A, 
M01AH, M02; HUM M01, M02; JOUR M02. 
(2) One course from Communication/Analytical Thinking: 
CIS M16; CS M01, M10A; ENGL M01B, M01BH, M01C, M01CH; GIS 
M01; HUM M01, M02; JOUR M02; MATH M03, M03B, M04B, M05, 
M06, M07, M10, M13, M14, M15, M15H, M16A, M16B, M21, M25A, 
M25AH, M25B, M25C+, M31+, M35+; PHIL M05, M07, M09; SPCH 
M01, M02, M07, M25. 
E. Physical Education -Health * 
(1) One or more courses in Health Education (A min. of 2 units): 
CD M23; HED M01, M02, M03, M05, M07, or M10A-Z; NTS M01, 
M05; REC M01. * 
(2) Any PE class or DANCE activity course #s M10A-M55 or 
THA M17 (A min. of 1.5 units). 
F. Ethnic /Women ’s Studies - A minimum of 3 units 
ANTH M02, M04, M06, M09; CD M05; CHST M01, M02, M03, M04, M08; 
ENGL M43, M44, M45, M46; FREN M01, M02, M03, M04; GERM M01, 
M02, M03, M04; HEB M01, M02; HIST M02, M03A, M03B, M04, M06, 
M08, M09, M10, M12, M12H, M14, M15, M16; HUM M12, M18, M19; 
ITAL M01, M02, M03; JAPN M01, M02, M03; MUS M04, M04H; NTS 
M07: POLS M07, M08; PSY M14; SL M01, M02; SPAN M01, (M01A +, 
M01B), M02, (M02A + M02B), M03, M03H, M04, M04H, M05, M06, 
M12, M41, M95; SOC M02, M06, M08; SOC M10; SPCH M12. 
+ Effective beginning Spring 2007 
^ Effective beginning Fall 2003 
Graduation Application Procedures 
Students may apply for graduation by scheduling a counseling appointment 
to submit an application for graduation. The student may elect to be either a 
Fall graduate, a Spring graduate, or a Summer graduate, depending upon the 
completion of all necessary graduation requirements. However, formal graduation 
ceremonies are conducted only at the conclusion of each academic year. 
The deadline dates for submission of graduation applications are printed in the 
Moorpark College Schedule of Classes. 
Major Requirements under which a 
Student Graduates 
A student remaining in continuous attendance and pursuing the same major 
at MC may elect to meet the major in effect either at the time of his or her 
entering the major, or at the time of his or her graduation from MC. This 
policy applies only to the requirements for course in a major (Certificates of 
Achievement and designated Associated degrees) and does not apply to general 
education requirements. 
Variance in Major Requirements 
Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact major requirements 
as specified in the MC catalog due to circumstances beyond control of 
the student. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may file a Petition for 
Substitution or Waiver to seek approval from the appropriate college officials 
to substitute courses in designated major or in general education. The petition 
forms are available in the Counseling Center. 
Guidelines for Additional Degree 
1. A student who has earned an associate degree at any regionally accredited 
institution may earn an additional associate degree. 
2. A student who holds a higher degree from any regionally accredited institution 
may earn an associate degree in a specific major (this excludes the Associate 
in Arts in general liberal arts and sciences). 
3. General education requirements earned for one degree may be applied 
toward another degree. 
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Curriculum Curriculum 
Animal Science x French x 
Anthropology x Geographic Information Sstems x 
! Archaelogy x Geography x x 
Art x x Geology x x 
Astronomy x German x 
! Astrophics x Graphics x x 
Behavioral Science x x x ! Computer Graphics x 
Biological Sciences x ! Desktop Publishing x x 
! Anatomy x Health Education x 
! Anatomy/Physiology x Health Science x 
! Biology x x ! Emergency Medical Technician Basic x 
! Botany x ! Nursing Science x x x 
! Microbiology x ! Radiologic Technology x x x 
! Physiology x Hebrew x 
! Zoology x History x 
Biotechnology x x x Humanities x 
Business x x Interior Design x x x 
! Accounting x x International and Intercultural Studies x 
! Business Communication x Italian x 
! Management x x Japanese x 
! Marketing x Journalism: Print + Broadcast x x 
! Marketing/Sales x Latin x 
! Sales x Learning Skills x 
! Small Business x ! Assistive Computer Technology x x 
Chemistry x x Library Instruction x 
Child Development x x Mathematics x x 
! Infant/toddler x Multicultural & Gender Studies x 
! Preschool x ! Chicano Studies x 
! School Age Child Care x Multimedia x x 
! Child Development Assistant x ! Animation x 
! Child Development Associate Teacher x x ! Broadcast x 
! Child Development Teacher x ! Business x 
! Child Development Master Teacher x ! Communications x 
! Child Development Site Supervisor x ! Design x 
! Child Development Program Director x ! WWW Design x 
College Strategies x Music x x x 
Communications x Nutritional Science x 
Computer Information Systems x x Philosophy x x 
! Microcomputer Applications x Photography x x 
! Microcomputer Systems x x ! Photo-Journalism x x x 
Computer Network Systems Engineering x x x Physical Education x 
! Basic Network Specialist x ! Human Performance x 
! CISCO Systems Network Associate x Physical Science x 
! Windows Administration x Physics x x 
! Windows Engineering x Political Science x 
! Advanced Network Specialist x Psychology x 
Computer Science x x Radio/Television x x 
! Computer Programming x Recreation x 
Counseling x Sign Language x 
Criminal Justice x x x Sociology x 
Dance x x Spanish x x 
Drafting Technology/CAD/Auto CAD x x Speech x x 
Economics x Theatre Arts x 
Education x ! Acting x x 
Engineering x x ! Directing x x 
English x ! Technical Theatre x x 
Environmental Science x x Work Experience & Internships x 
! Enviornmental Studies x 
Exotic Animal Training x x x 
ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATE LICENSE/PERMIT PREPARATIONS 
Awarded to students who have successfully completed Awarded to students who have successfully Successful completion of course(s) prepares 
a minimum of 60 semester units in general education completed a minimum of 12-36 units in an oc- students to take necessary exams 
courses with at least 18 units in one curriculum area. cupational curriculum. 
Curriculum, Degrees and Certificates 
courses 
associates degree
certificate 
permit/licensing 
courses 
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4. A candidate for an additional degree must complete 12 or more units of credit, 
in residence at Moorpark College, concurrent with or after completion of 
requirements for the first associate degree. In addition, a candidate must be 
in attendance at MC in the semester during which graduation requirements 
for the additional degree are completed. 
5. A student must complete all the required courses listed in the catalog for the 
specific majors. In the event that unmet requirements for a specific major 
do not total 12 units, a student must complete the remaining units from 
electives listed under the major or courses as approved by the appropriate 
division. 
6. In the case of degree offering two or more options, a student may earn an 
additional degree within the same filed by completing the requirements 
for that option (the additional degree) and all other requirements specified 
herein. 
Appeals to the above policy may be submitted on a petition available in the 
Counseling Office for approval by the Executive Vice President of Student Learning. 
Waivers may be granted under extenuating circumstances or when there 
has not been sufficient opportunity to enroll in required courses. 
Certificates of Achievement 
A certificate of Achievement will be granted in specific vocational areas to any 
student who meets the following requirements: 
1. Scholarship – A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in 
all college and university work attempted. 
2. Major – Completion of all courses required in a curriculum specific in 
the college catalog 
3. Residency – Completion of at least 12 semester units in residence at the 
college granting the certificate. 
Certificates of Completion 
Instructional divisions may award Certificate of Completing to students who have 
satisfactorily completed a course or a sequence of courses designed to lead them 
to specific types of employment or to an upgrading of skills.. 
Transfer Information 
Preparation for Transfer 
Students planning to transfer to a four-year university have a wide variety of 
options. The California State University (CSU) with 23 campuses, the University 
of California (UC) with 9 campuses and over 70 private, independent colleges in 
California provide a wide range of academic programs, physical and academic 
environments, and social climates. Moorpark College offers the equivalent of 
the first two years of these four-year college and university degrees. 
Students who are preparing to transfer are strongly encouraged to balance their 
studies by taking both general education courses and lower division major 
courses. Completing only general education courses, especially for high unit 
majors, such as business administration, natural sciences, math or engineering, 
may not be in a student’s best interest. Additional coursework may be completed 
as elective courses, to complement or supplement a major course of study. 
Academic counseling is available to all students on an appointment basis. Each 
counselor is a specialist in several academic areas, and you may wish to see a 
counselor according to the major you declare. All counselors have the expertise 
to assist you with course selections, program planning, questions concerning 
requirements for admission, general education, majors and transfer to a fouryear 
college or university. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor 
as early as possible to discuss their educational plan. 
Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) 
What is a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA)? 
A TAA is a formal, written agreement that outlines the courses a student must 
complete before transferring, states the grade-point average you must earn, 
(differs from college to college) and lists specific requirements for selective 
majors. Once it has been determined that a student is eligible to transfer to the 
University as a junior and that they meet the TAA criteria for their major, their 
Moorpark College counselor will start the process. A TAA is usually written after 
a student has completed 30 transferable units, normally up to one year prior 
to transfer. It is important that a student wishing to transfer under a Transfer 
Agreement begins working with a counselor in his/her major as soon as possible 
to carefully plan academic work. 
Moorpark College students can explore TAA/TAGs with the following Universities: 
UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles (under the Transfer Achievement Program), 
UC Merced (in progress), UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC 
Santa Cruz, CSU Channel Islands, CSU NoRThridge, CSU San Bernardino, CSU 
Sonoma, California Lutheran University. 
Articulation with Four-Year Institution 
To assist the student with transfer to four-year institutions, articulation agreements 
have been established with most California State University, University of 
California campuses and some independent California colleges and out-of-state 
institutions. These agreements define the courses at MC that satisfy General 
Education and many lower division major requirements at four-year institutions. 
A list of general education and major preparation courses for most California 
public four-year institutions can be found on ASSIST. 
ASSIST 
Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer (ASSIST) is a 
computerized student-transfer information system that can be accessed over the 
World Wide Web. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California 
college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the 
official repository of articulation for California’s colleges and universities and 
therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about 
student transfer in California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org. 
Lower-Division Transfer Patterns (LDTP) 
The Lower-Division Transfer Pattern (LDTP) project, sponsored by the California 
State University (CSU) and supported by the California Community Colleges, 
presents potential transfer students with the most direct path to a bachelor’s 
degree in the CSU system. Community college students who elect to follow the 
LDTP option will receive the highest priority for admission to a CSU campus. 
Students will be asked to complete successfully a specified set of general education 
courses and major courses that will be common to all CSU campuses offering 
that major, and they will be asked to complete successfully an additional set 
of courses identified by the particular CSU campus named in the LDTP agreement. 
For more information on the CSU LDTP, schedule an appointment with 
a Moorpark College counselor at (805) 378-1428. 
CAN 
The California Articulation Number System (CAN) is a statewide numbering 
system independent from course numbers assigned by local colleges. A CAN 
number indicates that participating California colleges and universities have 
determined that courses offered by other campuses are equivalent in content 
and scope to courses offered on their own campuses regardless of their unique 
titles or local identifying numbers. Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists 
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a course bearing a CAN number, students on one campus can be assured that it 
will be accepted “in lieu of” the comparable CAN course noted in the catalog or 
schedule of classes of another campus. For example, CAN ECON 2 on one campus 
will be accepted as meeting the requirement of the designated CAN ECON 2 course 
on other participating community college or university campuses. 
The CAN numbering system is useful for student attending more than one community 
college and is applied to many of the transferable, lower division courses 
students need as preparation for their intended major. Because these course 
requirements may change, however, and because courses are continually being 
redefined, qualified for or deleted from the CAN databases, students should always 
check with their campus’ counselors, or the articulation officer to determine how 
CAN designated courses fit into their educational plans for transfer. 
Below is a list of CAN qualified courses for Moorpark College 
*NOTE: CAN has been discontinued by the California Community College 
System Office. Students currently enrolled in CAN courses will be 
able to finish their work as planned; The program will remain in effect 
for students currently paRTicipating in the process until 2009. Please 
check with the Counseling DepaRTment for additional information. 
Courses Qualified 
California Articulation Number (CAN) Moorpark College Course 
AJ 2........................................................CJ M01 Introduction to Criminal Justice 
AJ 4.................................................................. CJ M02 Concepts of Criminal Law 
AJ 6................................................................... CJ M04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 
AJ 8.......................................................................CJ M11 Criminal Investigation 
ANTH 2.........................................................ANTH M01 Biological Anthropology 
ANTH 4........................................................... ANTH M02 Cultural Anthropology 
ANTH 6............................................................................ ANTH M03 Archaeology 
ART 2.................................ART M11 History of ART: Prehistoric through Gothic 
ART 4............................ ART M12 History of ART: Renaissance through Modern 
ART 6.................................................................. ART M70 Beginning Ceramics I 
ART 8........................................................ ART M30 Drawing and Composition I 
ART 10.................................................................ART M43 Beginning Painting I 
ART 12................................................................ART M77 Beginning Sculpture I 
ART 14................................................................................... ART M20 2D Design 
ART 16................................................................................... ART M23 3D Design 
ART 18........................................................PHOT M01A Beginning Photography 
ART 20.......................................................... ART M90 Beginning Printmaking I 
ART 24.......................................................... ART M32 Beginning Life Drawing I 
ART SEQ A............ ART M11+ ART M12 History of ART: Prehistoric through Modern 
BIOL 2....................................................................BIOL M02A General Biology I 
BIOL 4.............................................................ZOO M01 Introduction to Zoology 
BIOL 6.............................................................. BOT M01 Introduction to Botany 
BIOL 10....................................................................ANAT M01 Human Anatomy 
BIOL 12................................................................PHSO M01 Human Physiology 
BIOL 14............................................................MICR M01 General Microbiology 
BIOL SEQ A............................. BIOL M02A+ BIOL M02B General Biology I & II 
BIOL SEQ B.............ANAT M01+PHSO M01 Human Anatomy & Human Physiology 
BUS 2.................................BUS M02A+ BUS M02B Financial Accounting I & II 
BUS 4............................................................. BUS M02C Managerial Accounting 
BUS 8................................................................................ BUS M33 Business Law 
BUS 12................................................. BUS M34 Legal Environment of Business 
BUS SEQ A..................................................BUS M02A+ BUS M02B+ BUS M02C 
Financial & Managerial Accounting 
CHEM 2........................................................... CHEM M01A General Chemistry I 
CHEM 4..........................................................CHEM M01B General Chemistry II 
CHEM 6......................................................CHEM M12 Introductory Chemistry I 
CHEM 8.................................................... CHEM M13 Introductory Chemistry II 
CHEM SEQ A...................CHEM M01A+ CHEM M01B General Chemistry I & II 
CHEM SEQ B............................CHEM M12+M13 Introductory Chemistry I & II 
CSCI 2.........................................CIS M16 Introduction to Information Systems 
CSCI 6............................................................................... CIS M40 Visual Basic I 
CSCI 10............................................ CS M30 Introduction to Computer Systems 
CSCI 16.................CS M10A Intro to Computer Programming Using Structured C++ 
CSCI 18............................CS M10B Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ 
CSCI 24...............CS M20 Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithm Design 
CSCI 26............................................................MATH M21 Discrete Mathematics 
DRAM 6........................................ SPCH/THA M03 OR RT M8 Voice and Diction 
DRAM 8................................................................... THA M02A Beginning Acting 
DRAM 12.............................................................................. THA M20 Stagecrafts 
DRAM 14........................................THA M24A Theatrical Costume & Make-up I 
DRAM 18................................................................THA M01 Intro to the Theatre 
DRAM 22............................................................. THA M02B Intermediate Acting 
ECON 2.............................................ECON M02 Principles of Macro-Economics 
ECON 4..............................................ECON M01 Principles of Micro-Economics 
ENGL 2............................................................ENGL M01A English Composition 
ENGL 4......................... ENGL M01B Literature: Critical Thinking/Composition 
ENGL 6....................................................................ENGL M10A Creative Writing 
ENGL 8.............................................. ENGL M15A Survey of English Literature I 
ENGL 10.......................................... ENGL M15B Survey of English Literature II 
ENGL 14...................................................ENGL M13A Major American Writers I 
ENGL 16................................................. ENGL M13B Major American Writers II 
ENGL 22.....................................................................ENGL M20 Study of Drama 
ENGL SEQ A..............ENGL M01A+ ENGL M01B English Composition & Literature 
ENGL SEQ B............. ENGL M15A+ ENGL M15B Survey of English Literature I & II 
ENGL SEQ C............. ENGL M13A+ ENGL M13B Major American Writers I & II 
ENGR 2.................................................. ENGR M04 Engineering & Design/CAD 
ENGR 4.......................................................... ENGR M12 Engineering Materials 
ENGR 6.................ENGR M20+M20L Electrical Engineering Fundamentals with Lab 
ENGR 8........................ENGR M16 Engineering Statics & Strength of Materials 
ENGR 12............................... ENGR M20 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals 
FCS 2.......................................................................................NTS M01 Nutrition 
FCS 12...............................SOC M04 Intimacy, Relationships and Commitment 
FCS 14...................................................................CD M02 Human Development 
FCS 24................................................... CD M03 Child, Family and Community 
FREN 2.............................................................. FREN M01 Elementary French I 
FREN 4............................................................. FREN M02 Elementary French II 
FREN 8............................................................ FREN M03 Intermediate French I 
FREN 10.........................................................FREN M04 Intermediate French II 
FREN SEQ A.....................................FREN M01+M02 Elementary French I & II 
FREN SEQ B.................................. FREN M03+M04 Intermediate French I & II 
GEOG 2.............................................................. GEOG M01 Physical Geography 
GEOG 4............................................................. GEOG M02 Cultural Geography 
GEOG 6.......................GEOG M01+ GEOG M01L Physical Geography with Lab 
GEOG 12........................................................... GEOG M05 Intro to Meteorology 
GEOL 2............................. GEOL M02+ GEOL M02L Physical Geology with Lab 
GEOL 6.................................................................... GEOL M02 Physical Geology 
GEOL 8...........................................................................GEOL M03 Earth History 
GERM 2.......................................................... GERM M01 Elementary German I 
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GERM 4.........................................................GERM M02 Elementary German II 
GERM 8........................................................ GERM M03 Intermediate German I 
GERM 10.....................................................GERM M04 Intermediate German II 
GERM SEQ A................................ GERM M01+M02 Elementary German I & II 
GERM SEQ B.............................. GERM M03+M04 Intermediate German I & II 
GOVT 2...........................................POLS M03 American Government & Politics 
HIST 2.............................................HIST M01A An Intro to Western Civilization 
HIST 4.............................................HIST M01B An Intro to Western Civilization 
HIST 8..................................... HIST M07A Social & Political History of the U.S. 
HIST 10................................... HIST M07B Social & Political History of the U.S. 
HIST 14......................................................................HIST M20A World History I 
HIST 16.................................................................... HIST M20B World History II 
HIST SEQ A............. HIST M01A+ HIST M01B An Intro to Western Civilization 
HIST SEQ B................HIST M07A+ HIST M07B Social & Political History of the U.S 
HIST SEQ C................................. HIST M20A+ HIST M20B World History I & II 
ITAL 2...................................................................ITAL M01 Elementary Italian I 
ITAL 4................................................................. ITAL M02 Elementary Italian II 
ITAL SEQ A............................... ITAL M01+ ITAL M02 Elementary Italian I & II 
JAPN 2.............................................................. JAPN M01 Elementary Japanese I 
JAPN 4.............................................................. JAPN M02 Elementary Japanese I 
JAPN 8............................................................JAPN M03 Intermediate Japanese I 
JAPN SEQ A........................... JAPN M01+ JAPN M02 Elementary Japanese I & II 
JOUR 2........................................JOUR M02 Writing & RepoRTing for the Media 
JOUR 4..............................................................JOUR/RT M01 Media and Society 
KINE/PE 8.................................................................HED M05 First Aid and CPR 
MATH 2............................................................... MATH M13 Mathematical Ideas 
MATH 4..................................MATH M10 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 
MATH 8..........................................................................MATH M06 Trigonometry 
MATH 10.....................................................................MATH M05 College Algebra 
MATH 12.............................................................. MATH M14 Finite Mathematics 
MATH 16......................................MATH M07 College Algebra and Trigonometry 
MATH 18.................................... MATH M25A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 
MATH 20.................................. MATH M25B Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 
MATH 22.................................MATH M25C Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 
MATH 24.............................................MATH M35 Applied Differential Equations 
MATH 26.........................................................MATH M31 Intro to Linear Algebra 
MATH 30.............................................................. MATH M16A Applied Calculus I 
MATH 32............................................................ MATH M16B Applied Calculus II 
MATH SEQ B................. MATH M25A+ MATH M25B Calculus with Analytic Geometry I & II 
MATH SEQ C....... MATH M25A+M25B+M25C Calculus with Analytic Geometry I & II & III 
MATH SEQ D...................................MATH M16A+M16B Applied Calculus I & II 
MUS 2................................................................... MUS M02A Diatonic Harmony 
MUS 4................................................................MUS M02B Chromatic Harmony 
MUS 8................................................... MUS M09A Music History and Literature 
MUS 10................................................. MUS M09B Music History and Literature 
MUS 22.....................................................MUS M25A Class Piano – Beginning I 
MUS 24................................................... MUS M25B Class Piano – Beginning II 
MUS SEQ B..................... MUS M09A+ MUS M09B Music History and Literature 
PHIL 2...................................................................PHIL M01 Intro to Philosophy 
PHIL 4...........................................................................PHIL M02 Intro to Ethics 
PHIL 6............................................................................ PHIL M07 Intro to Logic 
PHYS 2..................................... PHYS M10A+ M10AL General Physics I with Lab 
PHYS 4................................... PHYS M10B+ M10BL General Physics II with Lab 
PHYS 8.................. PHYS M20A+ M20AL Mechanics of Solids & Fluids with Lab 
PHYS 12....................... PHYS M20B+ M20BL Electricity & Magnetism with Lab 
PHYS 14.................. PHYS M20C+ M20CL Wave Motion, Optics & Modern Physics with Lab 
PHYS SEQ A.................................................................... PHYS M10A/L+ M10B/L 
General Physics I & II with Labs 
PHYS SEQ B................. PHYS M20A/L+ M20B/L+ M20C/L Mechanics of Solids 
& Fluids and Electricity & Magnetism and Wave 
Motion, Optics & Modern Physics with Labs 
PSY 2.......................................................................PSY M01 Intro to Psychology 
PSY 8.........................................PSY M06 Intro to Behavioral Research Methods 
PSY 10.............................................. PSY M02 Intro to Behavioral Neuroscience 
REC 4.......................................................... REC M01 Programs and Leadership 
SOC 2.........................................................................SOC M01 Intro to Sociology 
SOC 4........................................................................... SOC M02 Social Problems 
SPAN 2...............................................................SPAN M01 Elementary Spanish I 
SPAN 4............................................................. SPAN M02 Elementary Spanish II 
SPAN 8............................................................ SPAN M03 Intermediate Spanish I 
SPAN 10.........................................................SPAN M04 Intermediate Spanish II 
SPAN SEQ A..........................SPAN M01+ SPAN M02 Elementary Spanish I & II 
SPAN SEQ B........................SPAN M03+ SPAN M04 Intermediate Spanish I & II 
SPCH 4........................................................................SPCH M01 Intro to Speech 
SPCH 6.................................................... SPCH M07 Argumentation and Debate 
SPCH 8.............................................SPCH M04 Interpersonal Communications 
SPCH 14................................ SPCH M10A or M10B or M10C or M10D Forensics 
STAT 2..................................................................... MATH M15 Intro to Statistics 
Transfer Admission Requirements to: 
University of California (UC) 
There are several ways to meet the University’s minimum admission requirements 
for transfer students, as described below. The path you use depends 
upon the degree to which you satisfy UC’s minimum eligibility requirements 
for freshmen at the time of graduation from high school. 
1. If you were eligible for admission to the University when you graduated from 
high school, meaning you satisfied the Subject, Scholarship and Examination 
requirements, or were identified by the University during the senior year 
in high school as being eligible under the Eligibility in the Local Context 
(ELC) program you are eligible to transfer if you have a C (2.0) average in 
your transferable college coursework. 
2. Students who met the Scholarship Requirement but who did not complete all 
the Subject Requirements must take appropriate transferable college courses 
in the missing subjects and earn a C or better in each course as well as an 
overall C average (2.0) in transferable courses. 
3. Students who were not eligible for the University of California from high 
school because they did not meet the Scholarship Requirement must: 
(a) Complete 60 transferable semester units with a grade point average of 
at least 2.8 for non-resident students, and 
(b) Complete the following course pattern, earning at least a C (2.0) or 
better in each course: 
- two transferable college courses in ENGLish Composition; and 
- one transferable college course in mathematical concepts and quantitative 
reasoning; and 
- four transferable college courses (3 semester units each) chosen from 
at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the 
social and behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences. 
All campuses require that students complete English composition and math by 
the end of the spring term prior to fall transfer. Some campuses also require 
that the 60 semester units minimum be completed no later than the spring 
semester. 
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Students who satisfy the Intersegmental General Education 
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) prior to transferring to UC will 
automatically satisfy option 3B above. 
(Source: Introducing the University of 2007/2008; University of California 
Quick Reference for Counselors 2006/2007). 
Intersegmental General Education 
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – 2007-08 
General education requirements are designed to give University undergraduates 
a broad background in all major academic disciplines. Each school and college 
at every UC campus has its own general education requirement. Students 
can also have the option of completing the Intersegmental General Education 
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). 
The IGETC is a series of courses that community college students can use to 
satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any CSU or UC campus. 
Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum will 
permit a student to transfer without the need, after transfer, to take additional 
lower-division general education courses to satisfy campus specific General 
Education requirements. 
The IGETC is not an admission requirement for transfer to a CSU or UC, nor 
is it the only way to fulfill the lower-division general education requirements 
of the CSU or UC. Students may find it advantageous to take courses fulfilling 
CSU’s (campus specific) general education requirements or those of a particular 
UC campus. See your counselor for advice on your particular 
educational goal. 
2007-08 IGETC Courses 
AREA 1 - ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 
CSU: 3 courses required, one from each group below. 
UC: 2 courses required, one each from Group A and B 
Group A: English Composition, 1 course, 3 semester or 
4 quarter units. 
ENGL M01A. or ENGL M01AH. 
Group B: Critical Thinking - English Composition, 
1 course, 3 semester or 4 quarter units. 
ENGL M01B. ., MO1BH. ., M01C., M01CH.; PHIL M05; 
SPCH M25 
Group C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement only) 
1 course, 3 semester or 4 quarter units. 
SPCH M01, M02 
AREA 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND 
QUANTITATIVE REASONING 
1 course, 3 semester or 4 quarter units. 
MATH M05., M07., M14, M15., M15H. M16A., M16B., M21, 
M25A., M25AH., M25B., M25C.+, M31+, M35+ 
AREA 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES 
At least 3 courses, with at least one from the Arts and one from the Humanities, 
9 semester or 12 quarter units. 
Arts: ART M10, M11, M12, M13, M14; DANC M01A, M03; 
HUM M025, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07*5, M08, M17, M18; 
MUS M01., M04., M04H., M08, M09A, M09B; PHOT M02; 
THA M01, M04 
Humanities: ENGL M01B*., M01BH*., M13A, M13B, M14, 
M15A, M15B, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21, M29A, M29B, M30, 
M31, M33, M43, M44, M45, M46, M95; FREN M02$, M03, M04; 
GERM M02$, M03, M04; HIST M01A*, M01B*, M20A*, M20B*; 
HUM M07*5, M10A, M10B, M17; ITAL M02$, JAPN M03; PHIL M01., 
M01H., M02., M02H., M03, M04, M07, M08, M11, M12, M13, M14, 
M95; SPAN M02, M02A, M02B.o, M03., M03H., M04.,M04H., 
M95; SPCH M26 
AREA 4 - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 
At least 3 courses from at least 2 disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence. 
9 semester or 12 quarter units. 
4A - Anthropology and Archaeology: ANTH M02, M03, 
M04, M06, M07, M08, M09, M11, CHST M02 
4B - Economics: ECON M01, M02, M30*; BUS M30* 
4C - Ethnic Studies: ANTH M04, CHST M01, M02, M03, M04, 
M08, HIST M03A$, M03B$, M04, POLS M07+, M08, SOC M06, 
SPCH M12 
4D - Gender Studies: HIST M12H$, HUM M19, SOC M10 
4E - Geography: GEOG M02, M03, M03H, M07, M10 
4F - History: CHST M04, HIST M01A*, M01B*, M02, M03A$, 
M03B$, M04, M06, M07A, M07B, M08, M09, M10, M12, M12H$, 
M14, M15, M16, M20A*, M20B*, M25, M25H 
4G - Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences: 
JOUR M01, RT M01 
4H - Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions: 
CHST M08, POLS M01, M02, M03, M03H, M04, M05, M07+,M08 
4I - Psychology: CD M02, PSY M01, M01H, M04, M05*, 
M06, M07, M08, M09*, M10, M11, M13, M14, M16, M19, M20*, M30+, 
SOC M04*, M05*, M09*, M15 
4J - Sociology & Criminology: PSY M05*, M09*, M20; 
SOC M01, M01H, M02, M04*, M05*, M08, M09*, M10, M15, M16, M95 
AREA 5: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 
At least 2 courses, one Physical Science course and one Biological Science 
course; at least one must include a laboratory (indicated by “L”) corresponding 
to selected lecture. 7-9 semester units (9-12 quarter units). Courses must 
be a minimum of 4 semester units or 5 quarter units to fulfill the IGETC lab 
requirements. 
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: AST M01, M01L, M02; CHEM M01A(L), 
M01B(L), M07A(L)., M07B(L)., M08., M08L., M1(L), M12(L)., 
M12H(L)., M13(L).; ENSC M01, M01L; GEOG M01, M01L, M05; 
GEOL M01(L), M02, M02L, M03, M05, M21; PHSC M01., M01L; 
PHYS M01., M01L, M10A., M10AL, M10B., M10BL, M20A., M20AL, 
M20B, M20BL, M20C+, M20CL+ 
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: ANAT M01(L).; ANPH M01, M01L; 
ANTH M01, M01H, M01L; BIOL M01(L), M02A(L), M02B(L), M02C(L), 
M03(L), M05(L), M10, M10L, M16, M17; BOT M01 (L), M06, M06L; 
ENSC M02(L); MICR M01(L); PHSO M01(L); PSY M02; ZOO M01(L) 
AREA 6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH 
(UC Requirement ONLY) 
Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school in the same language with a 
C or better or complete one (1) course below. 
FREN M01; GERM M01; HEB M01; ITAL M01; JAPN M01; 
LAT M01; SL M01; SPAN M01 or M01A and M01B. 
CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION 
AND AMERICAN IDEALS (Not part of IGETC; may be completed prior 
to transfer.) 6 units, one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2: 
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GROUP 1: POLS M01, M03, M03H, M05 
GROUP 2: CHST M04; HIST M02., M03A$, M03B$, M04, M06, 
M07A, M07B, M12, M12H$, M14, M25, M25H 
+ Effective beginning Spring 2007. 
. Effective through Spring 2005. 
$ Effective beginning Spring 2006. 
5 Effective beginning Spring 2004. 
. Courses listed in more than one area shall not be certified in more than one area. . Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CSU or both. Please consult with 
a counselor for additional information. 
o Both courses must be taken for certification. 
(L) Designates courses with a laboratory. 
Grades for IGETC 
All courses in the IGETC must be completed with a “CR” (Credit) or grade of “C” or better. 
Full IGETC Certification 
For certification, IGETC must be completed prior to transfer. Certification of these 
units is not automatic and certification must be requested at the MC Counseling 
Office after the student completes all of the IGETC requirements. Certification 
will not be made when course are still in progress or before grades are known. 
Partial IGETC Certification 
It is expected that all students using IGETC as their general education pattern 
will have completed it prior to transfer. However, partial certification may be 
requested if severe hardship (MUST be documented) prevented the student from 
completing all required courses. Hardship may be determined to be: (1) accident 
or illness in the FINAL semester at Moorpark College; (2) work schedule 
changes in the FINAL semester at MC; (3) course cancellation by the college in 
the FINAL semester; (4) documented counselor error. Area 1 and Area 2 CANNOT 
be completed after transfer. 
If any of the above exceptions or situations applies to your academic record, 
please consult with a Moorpark College counselor for more information. 
Double-Counting 
Even though a course may be listed in more than one area on IGETC, a course 
may only be counted in one area. UC will allow requirements completed as 
preparation for the major to be used in the IGETC wherever they appear. In 
addition, courses use to satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals 
requirements cannot be used to double count on the IGETC. 
Quarter Units vs. Semester Units 
Students with both quarter and semester unit course work may find it difficult to 
combine the two in order to complete the required number of units. Additional 
course work may be necessary in order to accumulate the required number 
of courses or units in certain IGETC areas. Please meet with a counselor for 
assistance. 
Courses Completed at Other Colleges 
Courses completed at any regionally accredited college can be used. However, 
the majority of courses used to complete IGETC requirements must be taken at 
a California community college. Course work from other California community 
colleges will be applied in the IGETC category listed from that campus. Courses 
must have been on that college’s IGETC list when the course was taken. Students 
transferring from other than a California community college may have course 
certified as equivalent to Moorpark College courses if an equivalent course is 
taught at Moorpark College. Such courses would be placed in the same IGETC 
category as the equivalent Moorpark College course. There are some restrictions 
about using courses from a CSU or UC to fulfill IGETC. 
Courses Taken at Foreign Institutions 
These courses will not be permitted for certification on the IGETC. 
AP Scores for IGETC certification 
AP scores of 3, 4 or 5 can be used to satisfy any IGETC subject area except the 
Critical Thinking/English Composition or the Oral Communication requirements 
(Area 1B & C). Each AP score can only be used as one course. The AP 
course must have been evaluated and approved by Moorpark College faculty. A 
list of faculty-approved Advanced Placement scores and equivalent courses is 
available from a Moorpark College counselor. 
California State University Transfer 
Requirements 
The CSU guarantees admission to the CSU system to all California community 
college (CCC) students who meet CSU upper division transfer admission requirements. 
Effective Fall 2005, students with fewer than 60 transferable semester (90 
quarter) units are considered lower division transfer students, and those with 60 
or more transferable semester (90 quarter) units are considered upper division 
transfer. The CSU assigns the highest priority for admission to CCC transfer 
students who have completed 60 semester transferable units. 
Upper Division Transfer (60 to 70 semester units) 
Students may qualify for admission if they: 
• Completed 60 semester (90 quarter) units 
• Have completed or will complete prior to transfer at least 30 semester (45 
quarter) units selected from courses in English, Arts and Humanities, Social 
Sciences, Science, and a CSU GE approved mathematics course. 
• Have a college GPA of 2.0 or better (2.4 for non-California residents) in all 
transferable college units completed. 
2007-08 CSU General Education Courses 
AREA A: COMMUNICATION / CRITICAL THINKING 
A minimum of nine semester or 12 qtr. units, with at least on course from 
each group (1, 2 and 3) and a grade of C or better in each course: 
Group 1: Oral Communication 
SPCH M01, M02 
Group 2: Written Communication 
ENGL M01A, M01AH 
Group 3: Critical Thinking 
ENGL M01B, M01BH, M01C, M01CH; PHIL M05, M07, M09; 
SPCH M07, M25 
AREA B: NATURAL SCIENCE 
A minimum of nine semester or 12 qtr. units, with at least one course from 
each group (1, 2, 3 and 4) to include one laboratory course (group 3). Lab 
must correspond to selected lecture. 
Group 1: Physical Science 
AST M01, M02; CHEM M01A, M01B, M07A, M07B, M08, M11, M12, 
M12H, M13; ENSC M01, M03; GEOG M01, M05; GEOL M01, M02, M03, 
M05, M21, M41, M61; PHSC M01; PHYS M01, M10A, M10B, 
M20A, M20B, M20C+ 
Group 2: Life Science 
ANAT M01; ANPH M01; ANSC M06, M07; ANTH M01, M01H; BIOL M01, 
M02A, M02B, M02C, M03, M05, M10, M16, M17; BOT M01, M06; ENSC 
M02; MICR M01; PHSO M01; PSY M02; ZOO M01 
Group 3: Laboratory Activity (must correspond with Lecture) 
ANAT M01(L); ANPH M01(L); ANTH M01L; AST M01L; 
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BIOL M01(L), M02A(L), M02B(L), M02C(L), M03(L), M05(L), 
M10L; BOT M01(L), M06L; CHEM M01A(L), M01B(L), M07A(L), 
M07B(L), M08L, M11(L), M12(L), M12H(L), M13(L), ENSC M01L, 
M02(L); GEOG M01L; GEOL M01(L), M02L; MICR M01(L), 
PHSC M01L; PHSO M01(L); PHYS M01L, M10AL, M10BL, M20AL, 
M20BL, M20CL; Z00 M01(L). 
Group 4: Quantitative Reasoning 
(requires a grade of C or better) 
MATH M05, M06, M07, M10, M13, M14, M15, M15H, M16A, 
M16B, M21, M25A, M25AH, M25B, M25C, M31, M35. 
AREA C: Humanities 
A minimum of nine semester or 12 qtr. units, with at least one 
course from each group (1 and 2). 
Group 1: Arts 
ART M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M30, M70; DANC M01A, M03, M10A, 
M11A, M12A, M14A; HUM M02, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07, M08, M17; 
MUS M01, M04, M04H, M08, M09A, M09B, M10, M21; PHOT M01A, 
M02; SPCH M05; THA M01,M02A, M04 
Group 2: Humanities 
ENGL M01B, M01BH, M10A, M10B, M13A, M13B, M14, M15A, M15B, M17, 
M18, M19, M20, M21, M29A, M29B, M30, M31, M33, M40, M43, M44, M45, 
M46, M95; FREN M01, M02, M03, M04, M41; GERM M01, M02, M03, M04; 
HEB M02; HIST M01A, M01B, M20A, M20B; HUM M07, M10A, M10B, M17, 
M18; ITAL M01, M02, M03; JAPN M01, M02, M03; LAT M01; PHIL M01, 
M01H, M02, M02H, M03, M04, M08, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M95; 
SL M01, M02; SPAN M01,(M01A+M01B .), M02, (M02A+M02B), M03, 
M03H, M04, M04H, M05, M06, M41, M95; SPCH M26. 
. Both courses must be completed for certification. 
AREA D: SOCIAL SCIENCE 
A minimum of nine semester or 12 qtr.units, with courses taken in at least two 
(2) disciplines. 
D0: Sociology & Criminology 
CHST M01; PSY M09, M20; SOC M01, M01H, M02, M04, M05, M06, M08, 
M09, M10, M15, M16, M17, M95 
D1: Anthropology & Archeology 
ANTH M02, M03, M04, M06, M07, M08, M09, M11 
D2: Economics 
BUS M30; ECON M01, M02, M30 
D3: Ethnic Studies 
CHST M01, M02, M04, M08; HIST M02•, M03A, M03B, M04, M14; 
POLS M07, M08; PSY M14; SOC M06; SPCH M12 
D4: Gender Studies 
CHST M03; HIST M12, M12H, M14; HUM M18, M19; SOC M10 
D5: Geography 
GEOG M02, M03, M03H, M07, M10 
D 6: History 
CHST M04; HIST M01A, M01B, M02&•, M03A&, M03B&, M04&, M06&, 
M07A&, M07B&, M08, M09, M10, M12&, M12H&, M14&, M15, M16, 
M20A, M20B, M25&, M25H&. 
D7: Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science 
BUS M42; CD M02*; HUM M42; JOUR M01; PHIL M03; RT M01; 
SPCH M04, M12 
D8: Political Science, Government, & Legal Institutions 
CHST M08; CJ M01 ., M02 . . POLS M01+, M02, M03+, M03H+, M04, 
M05+, M07; POLS M08. 
D9: Psychology 
ANSC M04; CD M02; PSY M01, M01H, M03, M04, M05, M06 ., M07, 
M08, M09, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M30, 
M40; SOC M04, M05, M09 
& Will satisfy U.S. History and American Ideals requirement. 
+ Will satisfy American, State and Local Government. 
5 Effective beginning Spring 2007 
$ Effective beginning Spring 2006 
• Effective through Spring 2005 
. Effective by Fall 2003 
AREA E: SELF-UNDERSTANDING / DEVELOPMENT 
A minimum of three semester or 4 qtr. units, with no more than one and onehalf 
(1.5) units of physical activity: 
CD M02; COUN M02; DANC M16A, M17; HED M01, M02, M03, M05, M07; 
M10A, M10C, M10D, M10F, M10H, M10J, M10K, M10M, M10N, M10P, 
M10Q, M10R; HUM M01; LS M09; NTS M01, M05, M07; PE M01A, M02A, 
M02B, M03A, M04, M05, M06A, M07, M08, M11A, M13, M15, M17, M18, 
M19K, M21, M26, M30A, M35, M36A, M37A, M38, M39, M40, M62, M63A, 
M63B, M64A, M64B, M65A, M65B, M66-M74, M75A, M75B, M76-M79; 
PSY M01, M03, M04, M05, M07, M08, M09, M11, M13, M17, M20, M30; 
SOC M04, M05, M08, M09. 
No more than 1.5 units of the 3-unit Area E requirement can be met by a 
dance or physical education activity course. 
Full Certification 
Completion of all five sections (A-E) of these requirements prior to transferring 
will permit MC to certify to each of the CSU campuses that you have fulfilled the 
basic 39-unit minimum lower division requirement in general education. Each 
of the campuses of CSU requires an additional nine units of upper division GE 
work in residence; some campuses may require more than the 48-unit minimum. 
Certification is not automatic and must be requested by the student. 
Partial/Subject Area Certification 
It is possible to complete separately any of the areas or sections (A-E) at MC 
and receive partial certification in any or several of those areas if you are not 
fully certified, it will be necessary for you to complete the remaining areas 
(and perhaps other areas) after transferring as defined by the catalog of the 
transfer school. 
Course Restriction 
While a course may satisfy more than one general education group and/or area 
requirement, it shall not be counted more than once and any excess units in 
one area shall not apply to another area. 
U.S History, Constitution and 
American Ideals Requirements 
All campuses require students to complete college-level coursework in U.S. 
History, American and California Government. Courses approved to satisfy this 
requirement are specified in the appropriate areas and most may be doublecounted 
toward satisfying General Education Breadth requirements. 
Sequential Courses 
Most institutions recommend that students complete sequential courses at 
the college where the series was started. This is especially recommended for 
a sequence of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as a 
prerequisite to advancement. 
Advanced Placement Examinations in CSU 
General Education-Breadth Certification 
The following Advanced Placement examinations may be incorporated into 
certification of completion of CSU General Education-Breadth requirements. 
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Students must have scored 3, 4, or 5 on an Advanced Placement examination 
listed below to receive the credit indicated. All CSU campuses will accept the 
minimum units shown below toward fulfillment of the designated General 
Education-Breadth area if the examination is included in a full or subjectarea 
ceRTification; individual CSU campuses may choose to accept more units 
than those specified below towards completion of General Education-Breadth 
requirements. The CSU campus to which the student is transferring determines 
the total number of units awarded for successful completion of an Advanced 
Placement examination to the graduation requirements. 
AP Subject Number of Units Applicable to 
General Education-Breadth 
Requirements for Students Obtaining 
Full or Subject-Area Certification 
Art: History of Art 3 semester units toward Area CI 
Biology 3 semester units toward Area B2 
Chemistry 6 semester units toward Areas B1 and B3 
Economics: Macroeconomics 3 semester units toward Area D2 
Economics: Microeconomics 3 semester units toward Area D2 
English: English Lang. & Comp. 3 semester units toward Area A2 
English: English Lit. & Comp. 6 semester units toward Areas A2 and C2 
French: French Language 6 semester units toward Area C2 
French: French Literature 6 semester units toward Area C2 
German Language 6 semester units toward Area C2 
Government & Politics: U.S. 3 semester units toward Area D8 
Government & Politics: Comparative 3 semester units toward Area D8 
History: European History 3 semester units toward Area D6 
History: United States History 3 semester units toward Area D6 
Latin: Vergil 3 semester units toward Area C2 
Latin: Latin Literature 3 semester units toward Area C2 
Mathematics: Calculus AB 3 semester units toward Area B4 
Mathematics: Calculus BC 3 semester units toward Area B4 
Music Theory 3 semester units toward Area C1 
Physics B 6 semester units toward Areas B1 & B3 
Physics C (mechanics) 3 semester units toward Areas B1 & B3 
Physics C(electricity & magnetism) 3 semester units toward Areas B1 & B3 
Psychology 3 semester units toward Area D9 
Spanish: Spanish Language 6 semester units toward Area C2 
Spanish: Spanish Literature 6 semester units toward Area C2 
Statistics 3 semester units toward Area B4 
CAVEAT – the courses and requirements described herein are subject to 
change. Students should consult a counselor and appropriate Web sites 
(e.g.,www.csumentor.edu.,www.assist.org) to receive the most current 
transfer information. 
Private or Out-of-State Schools 
Students who are planning to enter one of California’s many private four-year 
schools or an out-of-state public or private school should carefully check the 
transfer requirements for that particular school and consult a counselor to 
determine the coursework needed to meet GE requirements at that institution. 
Articulation agreements for some local universities can also be found at www. 
aiccu.edu Below is the admission and general education requirements for University 
of Southern California (USC) and California Lutheran University. 
University of Southern California (USC) 2007-2008 
General Transfer Information: 
* Students still in high school: College courses taken before high school graduation 
cannot be used to fulfill any of the requirements listed in Part I except 
for GE categories I and III. 
* USC students: Once you have enrolled at USC, you cannot take transfer courses 
to fulfill GE or the writing requirement. You may take transfer courses to fulfill 
diversity or language, obtain equivalence, or earn elective units. 
* A single course may be used to fulfill both a GE requirement and the diversity 
requirement. Other limitations may apply. 
For a complete list of the articulation agreement, see a counselor or log onto 
www.usc.edu/dept/arr/articulation or visit the Career/Transfer Center. 
GENERAL EDUCATION: 
Students may fulfill four of the six required GE requirements with transfer courses 
taken before starting USC. Categories IV and VI must be taken at USC. 
TRANSFERABLE GENERAL EDUCATION CATEGORIES: 
You may fulfill each requirement (I, II, III, and V) by completing one of the 
courses (or a combination of courses, if indicated by “with”) listed below. 
Category I: Western Cultures and Traditions 
ART M11, M12; ENGL M30, M31; HIST M01A, M01B; 
HUM M10A, M10B; PHIL M11, M13, M14; THA M04. 
Category II: Global Cultures and Traditions 
ANTH M02, M06, M07, M60C, M60K; ART M14; HIST M06, M10, M15; PHIL M12. 
Category III: Scientific Inquiry (requires a lab) 
AST M01 with M01L, M02 with M01L; BIOL M01, M02A; BOT M01; 
CHEM M01A; GEOG M01 with M01L; GEOL M02 with M02L; 
PHSC M01 with M01L; PHYS M01 with M01L, M10A with M10AL, M20A with 
M20AL; ZOO M01. 
Category V: Arts & Letters 
ART M10, M13, ENGL M13A, M13B, M14, M15A, M15B, M17, M18, M19, M20, 
M21, M29A, M29B, M33, M43, M44, M45, M46, M95; HUM M03, M04, M05, M06*, 
M08; MUS M04, M04H, M08, M09A, M09B; PHOT M02; THA M01. 
LOWER DIVISION WRITING REQUIREMENT: 
Any of the courses below fulfills the lower division writing requirement if 
completed after graduating from high school and before starting at USC (an 
additional upper division writing course must be completed at USC). 
ENGL M01B, M01BH, M01C, M01CH, PHIL M05 or SPCH M25 
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: All students who entered college in Fall 
1993 or later (at USC or elsewhere) must meet USC’s diversity requirement by 
taking one course. Courses which fulfill the diversity requirements are: 
ANTH M04, M06; CHST M01, M02, M03; HIST M02, M03B, M12, M12H, M14; HUM 
M19; POLS M07; PSY M14; SOC M01, M01H, M02, M06, M08, M10, M95. 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILL LEVEL: 
Many majors require the equivalent of course III of a foreign language sequence 
at USC. International Relations requires the equivalent of a fourth semester. 
Courses which fulfill the third-or-fourth-level requirement are listed below. 
Fulfill third-level requirement: FREN M03, GERM M03, ITAL M03, JAP M03, 
SPAN M03, M03H 
Fulfill fourth (and third) level requirement: FREN M04, GERM M04, SPAN 
M04, M04H 
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 
General Transfer Information: 
Four Basic Requirements for Transfer Admission from a Community College 
1) A 2.75 cumulative transferable GPA 
2) A minimum of 28 transferable Units 
3) Completion of Freshmen English Composition with a grade of “C” or better 
4) Completion of a College Level Math, or at least completion of Intermediate 
Algebra with a passing grade 
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• Pass/Fail, Credit/No Credit courses may not be used to meet general education 
or major requirements. 
• A total of 124 units are required to graduate from Cal Lutheran; a minimum 
of 40 upper division units must be completed at Cal Lutheran. 
• Most majors require at least 32 units, with 20-24 at the upper division (junior/
senior) level. Consult the Cal Lutheran catalog for specific departmental 
requirements. 
• A preliminary credit evaluation can be done on your behalf prior to applying 
to Cal Lutheran as a transfer student. Please call the Coordinator of Transfer 
Admission at 805-493-3135. 
• Courses which are technical, vocational, or “personal enrichment” in nature 
are not transferable. Any course that is considered below college level or “remedial” 
is also not transferable. 
• Courses that are transferable (listed in this catalog as CSU/UC transferable) 
but do not meet Cal Lutheran’s general education or major requirements will be 
credited as elective courses. These will not be counted toward the total number 
of units needed for graduation. 
General Education Requirements 
CLU accepts the certification of the Intersegmental General Transfer Curriculum 
(IGETC). Students who complete IGETC and CLU’s religion and foreign language 
requirements will have met all of CLU’s general education curriculum. 
Students who do not complete IGETC prior to transferring to CLU will follow 
the CLU general education pattern. 
General Education Courses 
Area I. PROFICIENCIES 
A. Written Communication 
1. Freshman English. One course with a grade of C or better: ENGL M01A, 
M01AH or by AP Exam. 
2. Writing intensive course: one upper division. 
B. Speaking Intensive 
1. One course or passing score on the Oral Communication Proficiency 
Test to be taken at CLU (no credit given). SPCH M01, M02, M05, M07, M10, 
THA M02A, M02B, M02C, M02D 
C. Foreign Language 
1. Two sequential courses in the same foreign language or successful 
completion of a foreign language course at the second semester level or a score 
on CLU Foreign Language Placement Test at the third semester college level. 
FREN M01, M02, M03, M04; GERM M01, M02, M03, M04; HEB M01, M02; ITAL 
M01, M02, M03; JAPN M01, M02, M03; SL M01, M02; SPAN M01, (M01A & 
M01B), M02 (M02A & M02B), M03, M03H , M04, M04H. 
D. Mathematical Reasoning - one course or appropriate score on CLU 
Math Placement Test. MATH M03*, M05**, M06, M07**, M10, M13, M14, M15, 
M15H, M16A, M16B, M21, M22A/B, M25A, M25AH, M25B, M25C, M31, M35. 
* M03 is required for admission but units will not transfer. 
** If both M05 & M07, max 4 units 
AREA II. PERSPECTIVES 
A. Humanities 
1. History - one course from: HIST M01A, M01B, M02, M04, M06, M07A, 
M07B, M08, M09, M10, M12, M12H, M14, M15, M16, M20A, M20B, M25, M25H, 
M60A, M60C, M60D, M60E, M60F, M60G, M60H, M60R, M60S, 60V. 
2. Literature - one course from: ENGL M01B, M01BH, M13A, M13B, M14, 
M15A, M15B, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21, M29A, M29B, M30, M31, M33, M43, 
M44, M45, M46, M60A, SPAN M95. 
3. Philosophy - one course from: PHIL M01, M01H, M02, M02H, M03, 
M04, M05, M07, M08, M09, M10, M13, M14, M17, M95. 
4. Religion - one course: PHIL M11 
This requirement is waived for students transferring with 58 or more semester 
units. However, all students will be required to complete one upper division 
Religion course at CLU. 
B. Natural Sciences - Two courses, both with lab. Transfer students with 28 
+ transferable units upon enrollment at CLU only need to have 1 lab, from: 
ANTH M01, M01H & M01L; ANSC M06, M07 & M07L; AST M01 & M01L, 
M02; ANAT M01; ANPH M01; BIOL M01, M02A, M02B, M02C, M03, M05, M14, 
M16, M17; BOT M01; CHEM M01A, M01B, M07A, M07B, M08 & M08L; M12, M13; 
ENSC M01 + M01L, M02, M03; GEOG M01 & M01L; M05; GEOL M01; MICR 
M01; PHSC M01 & M01L; PHSO M01, M02; PHYS M01 & M01L; M10A & M10AL, 
M10B & M10BL, M20A & M20AL, M20B & M20BL, M20C & M20CL; ZOO M01. 
C. Social Sciences - Two courses from different disciplines from: 
ANTH M02, M03, M07, M08; CHST M08; CJ M01, M02, M05; ECON M01, 
M02; GEOG M02; POLS M01, M02, M03, M03H, M04, M05, M07, M60C; PSY 
M01, M01H, M02, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07, M08, M09, M10, M11, M12, M13, 
M14, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M25, M30, M40; SOC M01, M01H, M02, M03, 
M04, M05, M06, M08, M09, M10, M15, M16, M17, M95. 
D. Visual and Performing Arts - Two courses, one of which must include 
participation in one of the visual or performing arts and only one of which may 
be one credit. Two courses in this category can be substituted for 1 course in the 
Lecture category below: 
One participation course from: ART M20, M23, M30 - M35, M43 - 50, M70 
- M73, M77, M90 - M93, M98, M99; MUS M10, M12, M13ABCD, M14 - M21, 
M25ABCD, M30A-G, M32, M60J, M60K, M60P, M60V; PHOT M01, M01B, M03, 
M04, M08; THA M02A, M02B, M02C, M02D, M24A, M24B, M26. 
An additional course, unless you choose to take 2 courses listed above in 
the participative category above. 
ART M10 - M14; DANC M01, M03; HUM M02, M03, M04, M05, M06, M18; 
MUS M01, M04, M04H, M08, M09AB; PHOT M02; THA M01, M04, M15AB, M16 
E. Health and Well-Being - One course , maximum of 3 units of PE accepted; 
Max of 7 units accepted for ESSM majors only 
Any PE activity course except PE M22A/B, M36A, M80, M90, M91. 
Transfer students over 25 years of age are exempted from this requirement. 
AREA III CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS 
A. Global Studies: The World and the West - Requirement waived for students 
transferring with 28 or more semester units. 
B. U.S. Diversity - One course from, course taken to meet this requirement 
may be double counted to meet Perspectives requirements: ANTH M04, M06, 
M09, M60I; CHST M01, M02, M03, M04; ENGL M44,M45, M46, HIST M04, M12, 
M12H, M14; HUM M07, M18, M19; POLS M07; PSY M14; SOC M06, M07, M08 
NOTE: Transfer Information 
These courses and requirements are subject to change. Students should consult 
a counselor regularly throughout the school year to receive the most current 
transfer information. 
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