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Explore Program Pathways
Different programs in the same field require different time commitment.
Degrees include major courses, general education courses, and in some cases elective courses, while certificates typically only include major courses.
Explore Careers and Salaries
Each category provides you with up-to-date salary information sourced from the Department of Labor, so you can decide which career to choose and how to get there.
Find Transfer Options

Moorpark College provides direct transfer options to many upper division schools, such as CSU Bakersfield or UC Merced, to name a few. Check if your desired program has one, and optimize your education by planning ahead.
Follow Term-by-Term Course Maps
Program courses are organized in detailed maps containing all required courses. Each course might have a prerequisite information, non-credit mirroring option, credit-for-prior-learning option, or dual enrollment option. Some courses give you an option to choose from a list.
Make an Appointment (External link)
Once you have an idea about what you’d like to study and where you want to transfer, make an appointment with a Moorpark College advisor and don’t forget to share a map of your selected pathway.
Ask about Financial Aid
California Community Colleges offers a number of financial aid programs and services that can help pay for the classes, books, and supplies needed to reach your goals. Talk to your Moorpark College college advisor about available options.

Learn common definitions — Use glossary to learn about the higher education terminology.
Start your college education in high school — Explore Dual Enrollment options and courses.
When do you plan to start? — Select the catalog year in which you plan to first enroll in college.
Save for later — Bookmark your selected pathway, Save as PDF, or print to share with the advisor.

Speed up your progress — Explore Certificate Stacking, CSU Breadth (for CSU) and IGETC / IGETC STEM (for UC) programs.
When did you start college? — Select the catalog year in which you first enrolled in college to see graduation and transfer requirements.
Save for later — Bookmark your selected pathway, Save as PDF, or print to share with the advisor.

The fastest way to find programs, careers, term-by-term course maps, and CSU / UC transfer options.