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E vEr wondErEd what it’s like to be in college?
Are you curious how students handle a “full
load” of classes while balancing a social life?
Want to know what it takes to complete
requirements for a
degree or to transfer
to another institution?
For Billy Buster
and Tabitha Neal,
the ins and outs
of college life are
explained for all to read
in their college blogs,
located on the MiraCosta
College web site at
www.miracosta.edu/blogs.
In their blogs, both
Billy and Tabitha discuss
their decision to attend MiraCosta, the challenges
they’ve encountered in college and the steps they
are taking to achieve their goals.
Billy, a business major with plans to transfer
to UC Berkeley, decided on attending MiraCosta
College during his senior year in high school. It’s a
decision he says he’ll never regret.
“Straight out of high school I was pretty confident
that I would have been able to go to whatever college I
wanted. I had pretty good grades, played three sports
and had everything that a college was looking for,”
says Billy. “But the whole thought of trying to decide
what I wanted to be for the rest of my life was a heavy
decision. So, at the end of my senior year, I decided
that MiraCosta was the right school for me because they
have a more personal connection with their students.”
For both Billy and Tabitha, a music major
involved in multiple campus clubs and activities,
college is much more than just taking classes; it’s an
opportunity to be involved with campus life, meet new
friends, travel and prepare for the next stage in their
college careers—transferring!
“Going to MiraCosta, I have been able to complete
the same general education and major prep classes
as I would at a university
for a whole
lot cheaper,”
explains Tabitha.
“MiraCosta also
gave me the
opportunity to figure
out where I want to
transfer. One thing I
learned at MiraCosta
is that once I transfer,
I get enrollment
priority over incoming
freshmen. Learning
about all these benefits
makes me wonder why everyone doesn’t take this path.
In my mind there are so many more pros than cons.”
To read more about Tabitha, Billy and other
MiraCosta College students, both past and present,
log on to their blogs at www.miracosta.edu/blogs.
MiraCosTa Up-Close
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There’s no doubt about it, education
pays, and it pays more with each degree
you earn. Take a look at the chart and
ask yourself, what are you worth?
What are You Worth?
What are You Worth?
associate degree:
$47,180
Bachelor’s degree:
$60,020
master’s degree:
$75,025
doctorate degree:
$85,864professional
degree:
$100,000
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High School Completion:
$36,302
less Than 9th Grade:
$22,330
Some High School, no Completion:
$27,189
Planning to Transfer? Transfer Success Starts Here!
FlExiBlE SCHEdulE—TakE your ClaSSES
day, niGHT or onlinE. Students lead busy
lives, so MiraCosta offers a variety of scheduling
options. Many students take an online class
along with their “traditional” classes to allow time
for work or other activities.
HElpFul CounSElorS. Both general and
University Transfer Center counselors will help
you develop an educational plan for each of your
semesters at MiraCosta, so that your time is well
spent and you transfer on time.
HonorS SCHolar proGram for motivated
students. If you complete this program you may
receive priority admission to UCLA, UC Irvine and
private schools such as Pitzer or Pomona College.
BEauTiFul CampuSES wiTH plEnTy oF parkinG. Both of MiraCosta’s
campuses, one in Oceanside and the other in Cardiff, feature state-of-the-art
facilities in scenic locations, with plenty of parking.
I F a BaCHElor’S dEGrEE is your goal, MiraCosta
College is a great place to start. MiraCosta
has transfer admission programs with seven
University of California campuses: UC Davis,
UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Riverside, UC San
Diego, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz. As a
MiraCosta College student, you’ll also be assigned
high priority to California State Universities,
even for impacted and popular programs. Plus,
MiraCosta’s transfer courses are accepted at
many private and out-of-state colleges and
universities. If this hasn’t convinced you to start
your college education at MiraCosta College,
check out these other reasons why you should
start on your road to success at MiraCosta:
aFFordaBlE FEES—you’ll pay a FraCTion oF
wHaT you’d pay aT a uC, CSu or privaTE univErSiTy. The average
annual cost in 2006-07 for fees and on-campus housing at a CSU was
about $17,000; at a UC campus, about $23,000; and private colleges can
cost $30,000 or more annually. If you attend MiraCosta and live at home,
you will spend about $800 for tuition and other fees.
Small ClaSSES and pErSonal aTTEnTion. Most classes at
MiraCosta have fewer than 30 students—compare this to lower-division
lecture classes of several hundred at large public universities.
Transfer
MiraCosta Graduate Transfers “Backwards”—Ends up at UC Berkeley
also became a note taker for Disabled Students
Programs and Services (DSPS).
“That experience exposed me to the power
of small groups and the difference people can
make. It has inspired me to look for a career that
makes a social difference.”
Katie is well on her way to achieving that
goal. She was accepted to every school she
applied for: UC Berkeley, UCSD, UCLA and
SFSU. She decided to transfer to Berkeley where
she will study rhetoric and look into joining the
Peace Corps.
“Coming here was the coolest thing,”
she reiterates. “MiraCosta was the perfect
stepping stone to go to a university where I
really want to be.”
Summer school
“Summer school allowed
me to complete a
semester’s worth of
work in half the time.” ★ L atoya R ogeR S ★
One of the things Katie is
most thankful for is the small
class size at MiraCosta College.
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graduate. “The support of counselors and instructors was instrumental in making my college experience both successful and rewarding. Summer school is great!”
Summer session classes are taught by many of the same professors who teach during the traditional school year. Classes are offered in dozens of disciplines and are only six-to-eight weeks long! At the normal tuition for California residents, summer classes offer a bargain that can’t be beat!
Summer is the perfect opportunity to stock up on college credits and get a head start on those general education classes! Each summer, high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates attend MiraCosta College and take college-level transferable classes.
“Going to summer school gave me the opportunity to get a jump start on my education and graduate early,” says Latoya Rogers, a MiraCosta English
W HEn kaTiE SCHramm left UC Irvine to
come to MiraCosta College she was told
she was making a mistake. Despite the
warnings, Katie says her decision was
“the coolest thing I have
ever done for myself.”
Katie graduated
from a North San
Diego County high
school and immediately
moved away to UC
Irvine. However, after
completing her first
quarter at the university,
Katie decided it wasn’t
for her. She moved back
home and enrolled at
MiraCosta College.
“It was a really hard
decision to leave UC Irvine
because of the stigma
attached to it,” explains
Katie. “When I went to withdraw, people were
appalled I was going back to community college.
But, I am so happy I did. I am so thankful that I’ve
made this decision.”
One of the things Katie is most thankful
for is the small class size at MiraCosta College,
where she says she gets to interact more closely
with her professors both
inside and outside of the
classroom.
“The university
was so large. When
I came back to
MiraCosta I found
the professors to
be more available
and the classes
more intimate.
My questions were answered
immediately and I got the help I needed.”
While at MiraCosta, Katie became involved
with the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and was
elected vice president of public relations. She
CareerMiraCosta students benefit from classes taught by instructors with
industry experience and contacts; field trips to professional properties
including Legoland, local casinos, cruise ships, hotels and more; internships
in leading firms; and opportunities to connect with industry professionals.
Plus, students graduating from MiraCosta with an associate degree in
hospitality, restaurant or tourism management may receive guaranteed
admission to the world-renowned Les Roches school in
Switzerland and Spain to complete their bachelor’s degree.
For more information about the programs, contact Lead
Instructor Karen Smith at (760) 757-2121 extension 6404 or
[email protected], or visit www.miracosta.edu/hosp.
M iraCoSTa’S world-recognized Hospitality, Restaurant Management
and Tourism programs offer excellent training for those interested
in starting dynamic careers. These programs teach students
core business skills and prepare them for quick professional entry and
advancement in exciting jobs on cruise lines; in theme parks, hotels and
resorts; and in the travel and tourism industries.
Two Years or Less To a Great Job in the Hospitality Industry
Overlooking a valley and surrounded by the beautiful Swiss Alps,
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management sits just
below the heart of Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most
renowned ski and summer resorts.
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InTErESTEd in STarTinG a CarEEr
in the medical field? Then look no further
than MiraCosta College, where you can earn
a certificate or degree in two years or less and
immediately begin work in the health care field.
At MiraCosta, you can get the training and
education you need to become a medical assistant,
surgical technologist, certified nursing assistant, or
a licensed vocational or registered nurse.
MiraCosta’s Medical Assistant Program
prepares students to work in medical office
administrative positions, such as medical
receptionist, biller, coder, transcriptionist and
front office assistant. The program includes
training in basic procedures used in medical
offices, clinics and hospital settings.
MiraCosta College is one of only four
community colleges in California to offer a
Surgical Technology Program. The program
prepares individuals to work primarily in
the operating room. Surgical technologists
can also obtain employment as medical
sales representatives, laser/endoscopic
technicians, transplant technicians
and organ procurement technicians.
The Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) Program
qualifies students for
certification from the
California Department
of Health Services.
Program graduates
have started careers
in acute and long-term care facilities,
in-home care and clinics. Graduates also pursue
careers in private-duty nursing, hospice work or
employment at home-health agencies.
MiraCosta’s
Licensed Vocational
Nursing (LVN)
Program is accredited
by the California
Board of Vocational
Nursing and Psychiatric
Technicians. MiraCosta
LVN graduates find
jobs in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics,
physicians’ offices, and public health or various
governmental agencies. Students who have
experience as licensed vocational nurses
can take their career to the next level by
enrolling in MiraCosta’s LVN-RN Career
Ladder Nursing Program. More jobs
are expected to be created for
registered nurses than almost
any other occupation in
the United States.
For more information
about MiraCosta’s
nursing programs, visit
www.miracosta.edu/nurs
or call (760) 795-6842.
Start a Healthy Careerin MiraCosta’sNursing Programs
Career 2008-09 CertifiCatesAt MiraCosta, you can learn the skills you need to start a career in one year
or less! Earn a certificate in a wide array of career fields. You can also earn an associate degree and/or transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Behind the ScenesOf MiraCosta’sTechnicalTheatreProgram
“MiraCosta’s Technical Theatre Program
gave me the skills and opportunities to get where
I am today…designing in professional theatre,”
says Jeff Polunas, who is the resident sound
designer for PCPA Theaterfest.
For more information about the Technical
Theatre Program, visit www.miracosta.edu/dram
or www.miracostatheatre.com.
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M iraCoSTa’S nationally-recognized Performing
and Media Arts Department doesn’t just
produce great shows and showcase talented
actors, it’s also home to one of the best technical
theatre programs in the state.
Students in MiraCosta’s Technical Theatre
Program get well-rounded training in all aspects of
technical theatre. Instruction is both
theoretical and hands-on,
with many opportunities
to work on theatre
productions as well as
student shows
and music and
dance concerts.
MiraCosta students also
take advantage of
working relationships
with local theatres
and production companies such
as Moonlight Stage Productions,
New Village Arts, Sunshine Brooks Theater, North
Coast Repertory Theatre and Star Theatre.
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MiraCosTa Up-CloseMiraCosta Graduates Returnas Star ProfessorsBruce Hoskins, sociology instructor
A FTEr GraduaTinG from El Camino High
School in Oceanside, Dr. Bruce Hoskins
decided to join the Navy. “At the time, I
didn’t even know about MiraCosta,” says Bruce.
“I didn’t know that you could work full time and
go to college full time.”
After talking to friends who were MiraCosta
students, Bruce left the Navy and decided to
obtain his associate degree. Nine years after
graduating, he returned to MiraCosta as an
instructor of sociology.
“I always wanted to work here; it was my
grand plan to come back and teach,” says Bruce.
Bruce holds a
bachelor’s degree in
ethnic studies from the
University of California,
San Diego, and
master’s and doctorate
degrees in sociology
from the University of
Southern California.
Bruce says that
students regularly tell
him that his sociology
classes are some of the most fun and interesting
classes they have ever taken. He attributes
this to his efforts in promoting an open class
environment and encouraging student interaction.
“I assume students have knowledge. My
job is to help them frame what they know using
jourdon dayziE iS a miraCoSTa STudEnT
working toward an associate degree in
automotive technology. When he first enrolled at
MiraCosta, he visited the Career Center, where
he learned he could get paid for working in the
college’s Automotive Technology Program.
“I love the job; it’s so easy, I can go straight
from work to class, since my classes are in the
same building,” says Jourdon. “This job is also
great experience since once I graduate I am going
to start my career in the automotive industry.”
For students like Jourdon, who need extra
money or want professional work experience,
MiraCosta’s Work Study Program offers great
opportunities to earn competitive pay doing jobs
that look great on résumés. Students benefit
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“MiraCosta is really the only
place I ever wanted to teach,” says Christina Hata. “the
thing that has stood out the
most about MiraCosta both
when I was a student and now
as a faculty member is the
emphasis on the student.”
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a sociological perspective,” he explains. “I truly
believe students are equal shareholders in the
educational process.”
cHristina Hata, Business administration instructor
C HriSTina HaTa, an El Camino High School
graduate, started her college career at
MiraCosta College. She can still
remember the moment during her first
semester when she was sitting in an
English class and decided,
“I want to teach college.”
“I knew at that point that I
wanted to teach community college,”
she explains, “because it focuses
the most on learning.”
After completing her studies
at MiraCosta, Christina moved to
Colorado, where she took more
classes before earning a bachelor’s
degree in business administration
from Cal State San Marcos. She
then completed her graduate studies in
leadership and management at the
University of La Verne.
After graduating with her
master’s degree, Christina began
to pursue her goal of teaching at a
community college. She already had
fifteen years of business-related work
experience under her belt and had
started her own consulting company,
Sharp Organizational Solutions, an
organizational development firm
specializing in employee survey
research, training and development.
“I wanted to teach about
organizational life,” she says. “I wanted to teach
students how to be successful employees and
explore what really makes people happy at work.”
Christina was hired as a business
administration instructor at MiraCosta College
in fall 2006 and says she couldn’t be happier.
“I love it here!”
exclaims Dr. Bruce
Hoskins. “MiraCosta
has always been
home to me. When
I think of being an
alum, I think about
MiraCosta.”
MiraCosTa Up-Close A pplyinG For FinanCial aid
is a multi-step process that can
be confusing and a missed step
can lead to frustration and stress.
But don’t worry—help awaits you in
the Financial Aid Office!
Between tuition, books and supplies,
you might find yourself a little short on cash.
The staff in the MiraCosta College Financial
Aid Office can help you. Whether it is with an
enrollment fee waiver (BOGW), a Pell Grant or a
book loan, they want to assist you. But they can’t
do anything until you tell them that you need help.
The Financial Aid Office has multilingual
staff including counselors to answer your questions
five days a week.
Evening hours are
available four
days a week.
Why not come in and get some help and maybe
some money? Let the dedicated staff help you
stay in school and be successful!
For more information about financial aid,
call (760) 795-6711 or visit www.miracosta.edu/
financialaid.
from the convenience of working on campus
and the ability to work flexible hours based on
their class schedules. Plus, many students make
valuable contacts that really pay off in the long run.
“Students get the chance to meet
professors, other students and staff,” says Lisa
Montes, MiraCosta’s coordinator of student
employment. “They get the opportunity to work
with renowned faculty and many students obtain
excellent letters of recommendation from this
experience. For other students, a campus job
leads to promotions and scholarships.”
Besides helping students find work study and
internship opportunities, the Career Center also
provides instruction, guidance and resources.
For those students undecided or concerned
about their major and career goals, a visit to
the Career Center’s professional counselor is
always helpful.
“As a career counselor, I help students
identify both their major and career options
and what type of study and work brings
them satisfaction,” says Robbi
Rosen.
The Career Center
also offers workshops that
help students develop their
own résumé and cover
letter. This service helps
those students looking for a job or internship as
well as those wishing to transfer. Many universities
require résumés in the application process and
the Career Center can help make sure yours is
in top shape.
To find out more about work study
opportunities and the other career services
offered at MiraCosta
College, visit the
Career Center, which
is located in Building
3700 on the Oceanside
Campus. You can also find
out more information at
www.miracosta.edu/careers,
by calling (760) 795-6772 or by
e-mailing [email protected].
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For morE THan a dozEn yEarS, MiraCosta has delivered online courses to
its students, allowing them to take classes whenever and wherever they want.
“CyberCosta,” MiraCosta’s online program, is especially convenient for those
students who have a busy schedule and have their own computer with Internet access.
“When the floodgates open
for enrollment, the online classes
are the first to fill,” says Brad
Hinson, who manages the college’s
CyberCosta Program and also
teaches web development.
“I think the main reason students take
the courses is for convenience. When
it’s online, they don’t have to be at a
certain place at a certain time.”
For those students wishing to
combine the flexibility of working
online with a classroom environment, and who like to work independently, there are
MiraCosta’s self-paced courses. These courses are conducted in campus computer
labs with faculty on hand to assist students.
For more information on MiraCosta’s online program, visit
www.miracosta.edu/cybercosta.
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San Elijo CampuS
3333 Manchester Avenue • Cardiff-by-the-Sea
The San Elijo Campus serves 3,000 students. The primary
mission of the campus is to prepare students for transfer.
Students may also choose from a variety of computer courses
and complete certificate programs including computer
networking, accounting and real estate. Students also enjoy a
variety of studio art and dance classes.
San Elijo Campus Highlights: San Elijo offers small classes
with personal attention; beautiful scenery with the campus
facing the San Elijo Lagoon; a new student center, which opened
spring semester 2008; and a recently remodeled Library and
Information Hub, which offers free tutoring, a math and writing
center as well as computer labs; plenty of parking; and active
student government and clubs.
oCEanSidE CampuS
1 Barnard Drive • Oceanside
MiraCosta College’s first and largest campus serves more
than 5,000 students in the college’s credit program. Students
may prepare to transfer in most majors offered by the University
of California or California State University, or complete a
certificate or an associate degree in a wide variety of career
and technical programs.
oceanside Campus Highlights: The Oceanside campus boasts
a park-like setting three miles from the beach on a 121-acre
hilltop location, with views of the coast and mountains, small
classes, plenty of parking, and active student government and
clubs. The campus has a new Horticulture Complex, completed
in 2007; a remodeled theatre, which opened in 2007; a beautiful
Library and Information Hub, which opened in 2003; and a new
building for art and music, which opened in spring 2008.
www.miracosta.edu
Outside the 760 area code, call us toll-free: 1-888-201-8480
Oceanside Campus1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2121
San Elijo Campus3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007
(760) 944-4449
Community Learning Center1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 795-8710
The hearing impaired may call us at the following TTY number: (760) 439-1060
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