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Academic Programs & Services<br />
<strong>MiraCosta</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers a variety of programs designed to make your studies challenging, interesting<br />
and relevant—from honors to community service to studying abroad! If you need help mastering a skill,<br />
understanding a concept or achieving the grade you want, we have a variety of services staffed with<br />
helpful professionals and trained peers ready to work with you in a group setting, one-on-one or online.<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SVCS.<br />
CTE Transitions—Earn <strong>College</strong> Credit at Your<br />
High School<br />
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 3700: 760.757.2121, x6578<br />
miracosta.edu/CTEtransitions<br />
The CTE Transitions Program awards college credit to high school<br />
students who earn an “A” or “B” in pre-approved career-related high<br />
school courses. More than 30 high school courses have been approved<br />
in the following disciplines: accounting, architecture, automotive<br />
technology, business administration, business office technology, child<br />
development, design, horticulture, marketing, medical assisting, and<br />
nursing. To find out which high school courses qualify and how to<br />
participate in the CTE Transitions Program, call or visit the website.<br />
English as a Second Language (ESL) and<br />
American <strong>College</strong> English (ACE)<br />
Mary Gross: 760.757.2121, x6586<br />
mgross@miracosta.edu<br />
miracosta.edu/esl<br />
The Credit ESL Program has earned national recognition for its<br />
outstanding composition program and superior success rates. The<br />
academically focused program prepares students to be critical<br />
thinkers, readers, and writers who are equipped with the skills needed<br />
for college success.<br />
The program is now offering classes for students from multilingual<br />
backgrounds or others wanting or needing extra grammar or<br />
language assistance. See our course offerings under American<br />
<strong>College</strong> English (ACE).<br />
Students benefit from our classes whether they have academic,<br />
vocational, or personal enrichment goals. Our highly qualified faculty<br />
are dedicated to your success. We also offer the following services to<br />
assist students:<br />
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An ESL Assessment to help you choose the right classes to meet<br />
your individual needs.<br />
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Classes that are designed to prepare you with the skills you need<br />
for college success.<br />
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A strong relationship with the Tutoring & Academic Support Center<br />
and the Writing Center for additional academic support both in<br />
and out of the classroom.<br />
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The Institute for International Perspectives which provides support<br />
for international students studying in the United States.<br />
First Year Experience Program (FYE)<br />
760.757.2121, x6267 miracosta.edu/fye<br />
Make the most of your first year in college and apply to the First Year<br />
Experience (FYE) Program. As an FYE student, you will build meaningful<br />
connections by taking a set of courses with the<br />
same instructors and students. You will participate<br />
in special events and field trips to universities<br />
throughout the year. You will also receive<br />
academic planning from a program-designated<br />
counselor. Please visit the website for more<br />
information.<br />
Honors Scholar Program<br />
Honors Lounge<br />
Oceanside Campus, Student Center, Bldg. 3400: 760.795.6878<br />
San Elijo Campus, Bldg. 200, Room 201A: 760.634.7876<br />
Christopher Sleeper, Honors Coordinator<br />
honors@miracosta.edu<br />
miracosta.edu/honors<br />
Honors courses are open to all students and provide intensive instruction<br />
and challenging course work that afford students an enriched<br />
educational experience. Honors<br />
courses are designated in the course<br />
listings with an “H.” Students may also<br />
apply for the Honors Scholar Program,<br />
which offers enhanced transfer benefits,<br />
scholarship opportunities, unique<br />
cultural and social activities, participation in research conferences, and<br />
a positive academic community experience.<br />
Internship Program<br />
Oceanside Campus, Career Center, Bldg. 4700: 760.795.6772<br />
San Elijo, Administration Building: 760.795.6772<br />
miracosta.edu/careers<br />
Internships allow students to earn credit while gaining “hands-on”<br />
experience in a field of interest. Through internships, students develop<br />
faculty-mentor relationships and professional networks and add<br />
significant experience to their resumes and transfer applications. Start<br />
planning your internship the semester before you want to enroll.<br />
Guidelines vary by department. Contact the Career Center to apply:<br />
careers@miracosta.edu<br />
Library & Information Hub<br />
Oceanside Campus, Bldg. 1200: 760.795.6715<br />
San Elijo Campus, Bldg. 100: 760.634.7850<br />
Call for Hours: 760.795.6717<br />
library.miracosta.edu<br />
The <strong>MiraCosta</strong> <strong>College</strong> Library—what’s in it for you?<br />
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Get research help! Supportive and enthusiastic librarians will work<br />
with you to find the best information resources.<br />
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Build your research skills with library credit courses, webinars,<br />
drop-in and on-ground workshops.<br />
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Call, email, text, or chat online with a librarian—use Ask-A-<br />
Librarian 24/7.<br />
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Use online databases, streaming media, eBooks, and periodicals<br />
covering thousands of topics—available 24/7 with your SURF ID<br />
and password!<br />
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Access to many textbooks placed on Reserve by instructors.<br />
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Check out books, DVDs and CDs for research, course work and<br />
enjoyment.<br />
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<strong>MiraCosta</strong> <strong>College</strong> • SPRING 2016 miracosta.edu 760.757.2121
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