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About MiraCosta CollegeMission, Vision & CoreValuesMissionMiraCosta College provides quality instruction and supportservices that allow students to pursue and achieve theirgoals. The college responds to the needs of its students andcommunity by creating new programs, expanding existingprograms, and implementing innovative approaches toteaching and learning that prepare students to be productivecitizens in a diverse and dynamic world.VisionMiraCosta College seeks to empower students to realize theirunique potential. The college strengthens the intellectual,economic, social, and cultural life of the community throughits innovative and diverse programs offered in an accessible,caring, and supportive environment. The college meets thechallenges of growth and change while adhering to ethicalbusiness and responsible environmental principles.Core ValuesMiraCosta College demonstrates an ongoing commitment tothese core values:Educational excellenceEquality and accessibilityEthical leadershipInclusive environmentAdaptability and innovationCollegial governanceEnvironmental awareness.Student LearningOutcomesStudent learning outcomes (SLOs) identify the knowledge, skills,abilities, and attitudes that students will be able to demonstrateas a result of their engagement in a particular course, program,or collegiate experience. These learning outcomes are thelarger lessons that students take from their educationalexperiences at MiraCosta College and apply to their courses,their careers, and their lives. Together, institutional, program,and course-level student learning outcomes represent acommon set of expectations around which the college’s coreofferings are organized. Course-level SLOs are available tostudents in their course syllabi and in the official course outlines.Institutional Student Learning OutcomesEffective CommunicationWrite, speak, read, listen, and otherwise communicateCommunicate clearly, accurately, and logicallyCommunicate appropriately for the context8MiraCosta College 2011-2012 CatalogCritical Thinking & Problem SolvingDefine and analyze problems clearlyThink independently, creatively, logically, and effectivelyApply appropriate problem solving methodsAnalyze and synthesize information from multipleperspectivesProfessional & Ethical BehaviorDemonstrate responsible and professional conduct, in theclassroom, workplace, and communityDemonstrate the ability to work independently andcollaborativelyInformation LiteracyIdentify information neededCollect information effectively and efficientlyEvaluate and analyze informationUse and apply information accurately and appropriatelyGlobal AwarenessDemonstrate respect for diversity and multiple perspectivesValue his/her place and role in an increasinglyinterconnected global communityDemonstrate cultural and environmental awarenessDistrict & CampusInformationDistrict InformationThe MiraCosta Community College District includes Oceanside,Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe,Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Carmel Valley.With its coastal location, beautiful campuses, and strongacademic programs, MiraCosta College attracts students fromthroughout San Diego County, the state, and the country aswell as from abroad.The student population in the credit program is approximately14,650, with about 10,000 attending classes at the OceansideCampus and around 3,000 studying at the San Elijo Campusin Cardiff. Nearly 4,000 students take classes online. TheCommunity Learning Center in Oceanside serves about 4,000students in noncredit programs.MiraCosta College has a comprehensive program of studentservices. All services are provided to full- and part-time studentson the Oceanside Campus. Some services are available ona regular basis at the San Elijo Campus and the CommunityLearning Center, and any services offered may be madeavailable to students upon request. Students are encouragedto take advantage of the opportunity to receive assistanceand services throughout their educational experiences at thecollege.For detailed information on the college’s programs and classes,call the Public Information Office at 760.795.6612. You canrequest a credit or noncredit course schedule by calling

About MiraCosta College760.795.6615. Call toll-free from outside the 760 area code:888.201.8480, x6612 or x6615. Schedules may also be viewed onthe college website at www.miracosta.edu.Equal AccessThe MiraCosta Community College District provides all personsequal access to the college’s services, classes, and programswithout regard to accent, age, ancestry, citizenship status,color, disability, economic status, ethnic group identification,gender, marital status, medical condition, national origin,parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status,or any legally protected characteristic.In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974,MiraCosta College has designated Connie Wilbur as its Section504 coordinator. Students or community members with verifieddisabilities may be entitled to appropriate accommodations. Avariety of alternative formats are readily available; others mayrequire additional time to provide. Questions regarding accessof students with disabilities to any college program or servicemay be directed to the Disabled Student Programs and ServicesOffice, 760.795.6658.MiraCosta College CampusesOceanside Campus1 Barnard DriveOceanside, CA 92056-3820760.757.2121Outside the 760 area code, call toll-free: 888.201.8480The Oceanside Campus has grown and changed during thedecades, and plans for growth continue. Projects recentlycompleted include a concert hall and two creative artsbuildings with classrooms, labs, studios, and rehearsal/performance spaces for music and art; a student servicesbuilding that houses Counseling and the Transfer and CareerCenters; and a new horticulture complex.Locations of Special Interest at This CampusThe newest addition to the Oceanside Campus is a 430-seatConcert Hall and a new classroom building for art/music historyand new genre arts. These two buildings complete the CreativeArts Complex, which also includes the 240-seat College Theatre;a three-level building completed in 2009 that houses studios,classrooms, and rehearsal spaces for art and music; and anart building that houses ceramics and sculpture studios and aphotography lab.The Student Center houses the campus bookstore, an artgallery, club offices, conference rooms, student governmentoffices, and the cafeteria. The center’s dining areas featureindoor and outdoor tables with great views of the coast.The Kruglak Art Gallery, located on the lower level of theStudent Center, showcases works by visiting artists, faculty, andstudents. The gallery is named in memory of Amy Kruglak, oneof the college’s benefactors.Completed in fall 2007, the Horticulture Complex includes aclassroom building featuring specialized labs and classroomsfor the program’s diverse offerings as well as greenhouses,areas for plant stock, a vineyard, and a plant sales area.The Child Development Center, located on the northwestcorner of campus, serves the dual purpose of educatingMiraCosta College’s child development majors and providingaffordable child care for students, faculty, staff, and communitymembers.In addition to traditional books and reference materials, theLibrary and Information Hub also houses a tutoring center,math lab, and more than 200 computers for student use.San Elijo Campus3333 Manchester AvenueCardiff, CA 92007-1516760.944.4449The San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College opened in 1988and is situated on 42 acres facing the San Elijo Lagoon inCardiff. The campus offers a general education credit programand a broad range of noncredit, fee-based CommunityServices classes and workshops.Student services at the San Elijo Campus include Admissionsand Records, Counseling, Tutoring, Testing, and StudentActivities. The recently expanded and remodeled StudentCenter houses the campus bookstore, cafeteria, StudentServices Office, and Health Services. The Library andInformation Hub houses computer labs as well as the campusmath and writing centers.Students may schedule appointments for financial aid, disabledstudent assistance, job placement, Transfer Center counseling,and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS).MiraCosta College 2011-2012 Catalog9

About MiraCosta CollegeCommunity Learning Center1831 Mission AvenueOceanside, CA 92058-7104760.795.8710MiraCosta’s Community Learning Center, located one mile eastof I-5 in Oceanside, hosts a wide variety of noncredit coursesat more than 30 district locations. The center offers coursesin each of the following authorized noncredit categories:elementary and secondary basic skills, English as a SecondLanguage (ESL) and citizenship, health and safety, olderadults, parenting, special education for adults, and shortterm vocational. The center also houses the Cisco NetworkingAcademy, which offers classes that prepare students forcomputer industry certifications.Small Business Development CenterThe Small Business Development Center (SBDC), hosted byMiraCosta College and located in the Community LearningCenter complex, is a partnership program with the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration and the California Community CollegeChancellor’s Office. The SBDC provides services to meet theneeds of entrepreneurs throughout North San Diego County.These services are free or inexpensive and include one-on-onecounseling and workshops.College Foundationfoundation.miracosta.edu/The vision of the MiraCosta College Foundation is to ensurethat no one is denied access to education because offinancial need and that resources are available to enrichthe college experience for all students. The Foundation isa 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteerboard of community leaders and administered by the Office ofDevelopment and College Foundation. Over the past 5 years,the Foundation has more than doubled contributions to thecollege, which has tripled the number of students receivingscholarships and doubled private resources that supportcampus programs. In addition, the Foundation is facilitating orfunding programs that put free computers and textbooks in thehands of students.10MiraCosta College 2011-2012 CatalogIndividuals, corporations, and civic groups work with theMiraCosta College Foundation to achieve their philanthropicgoals in a variety of ways. Some choose to fund scholarshipswhile others support the enhancement of academic programsand facilities. One of the Foundation’s most popular givinggroups is the President’s Circle. Benefactors contributebetween 1,000 and 10,000 annually and support a variety ofneeds at the college, including student scholarships, capitalprojects, program enhancement grants, and educationalequipment. President’s Circle members are invited to meet withMiraCosta’s president to learn about the college and its rolein the community and to share their ideas, thereby creatinga valuable link between the college and the communities itserves.For more information about the MiraCosta College Foundationand how you can be a part of transforming lives, pleasecontact the Development and College Foundation Office at760.795.6777.College LeadershipGoverning BoardPresident, Trustee Area 7 (Northeast Oceanside) - Dr.William C. FischerVice President, Trustee Area 5 (South Oceanside) George McNeilTrustee Area 6 (Northwest Oceanside) - David BroadTrustee Area 4 (Carlsbad) - Gloria B. CarranzaTrustee Area 3 (Encinitas, La Costa) - Jacqueline SimonTrustee Area 2 (Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe) - Ron RuudTrustee Area 1 (Solana Beach, Del Mar) - JeanneShannonSecretary, Superintendent/President - Francisco C.Rodriguez, Ph.D.Student Trustee - Samantha GarciaAdministrative OfficersSuperintendent/President - Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D.Vice President, Business and Administrative Services James Austin, M.B.A.Vice President, Instructional Services - Pamela Deegan,M.A.Vice President, Student Services - Richard Robertson,Ph.D.Dean, Academic Information Services - Mario Valente,M.S.Dean, Admissions, Assessment, and Student AidPrograms - Gilbert Hermosillo, Ed.M.Dean, Arts and Letters - Dana Smith, M.A.Dean, Career and Technical Education - Albert Taccone,Ph.D.Dean, Counseling and Special Services - search inprogressDean, Math and Sciences - search in progressDean, San Elijo Campus - Sally Foster, M.A.Dean, Community Education/Community LearningCenter - Alketa Wojcik, M.A.

About MiraCosta CollegeAssociate Dean, Nursing and Allied Health - SandyComstock, M.S.N.Associate Dean, San Elijo Campus - Nikki Schaper, M.A.,Ed.D.Department ChairsEx-Officio Member - Francisco C. RodriguezClassified Senate CouncilPresident - Melanie HaynieVice President - Tim DowImmediate Past-President - Catherine HalmayAdministration of Justice - Pat ConnollyTreasurer - Donna BlantonAdult High School Diploma Program - Julie CordSecretary - Becky KessabArt - Dean RamosSenator - Manuel AceroAutomotive Technology - Steve VailSenator - Brandi BlahnikBiological Sciences - Himgauri KulkarniSenator - Karen KorstadBusiness - Thomas SeveranceSenator - Donjay HardawayBusiness and Medical Office Technology - KathrynStriebelSenator - Heidi WillisCareer Studies and Services - Donna DavisSenator - Laura PaciorekChemistry - Pierre GouethChild Development - Penny SkempCommunication Studies - Neil MouraComputer Science - June PortoSenator - Benny PerezSenator - Aubrey Kuan-RoderickEx-Officio Member - Francisco C. RodriguezEx-Officio Member - Sheri WrightComputer Studies and Information Technology - SteveIsachsenCounseling - Hilda Gomez-ZinnDance - Dave MasseyDesign - Paul ClarkeEnglish as a Second Language - Mary GrossHistory - Brad ByromHorticulture and Hospitality - Claire EhrlingerInternational Languages - Lilia VidalKinesiology, Health, and Nutrition - Robert FulbrightLetters, Pre-Transfer - Dara PeralesLetters, Transfer - Susan HerrmannLibrary Science - Pamela PerryMathematics - Peter AveryMedia Arts and Technologies - Jill MaloneMusic - Matt FalkerNoncredit English as a Second Language - Kristi ReyesNursing and Allied Health - Susan RobertsPhilosophy - Isabel LuengoPhysical Sciences - Chris MetzlerPsychology - Robert KelleySocial Science - Herschel SternSociology - Thao HaTheatre and Film - Eric BishopAcademic Senate CouncilPresident - Louisa MoonVice President - Keith CunninghamMember - Donna DavisMember - Christina HataMember - Bruce HoskinsMember - Larry BurnsMember - Beth PowellMember - Edward PohlertMember - Jim SullivanAssociate Member (1) - Joe ChirraAssociate Member (2) - Laura CarlssonAssociate Member (3) - May Akabogu-CollinsMiraCosta College 2011-2012 Catalog11

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Admissions & Enrollment

Admissions & EnrollmentMatriculation:Orientation &AdvisementThe Matriculation ProcessMatriculation is a process that assists students in choosing,planning, and achieving their educational goals. New studentswho plan to transfer, earn an associate degree or a vocationalcertificate, or improve basic skills or who are undecidedon a goal should matriculate, as should students who arereturning from a long absence. The process provides essentialinformation for planning a successful college experience.All matriculation services are free of charge and open to allstudents.Specific times and locations for testing are listed in eachsemester’s class schedule and on the Testing Departmentwebsite.orBring a copy of another California community college’splacement recommendation(s) to the Testing Office or theAdmissions and Records Office.orTake documentation that proves one of the followingminimum scores for English and one of the followingminimum scores for math to the Testing Office and fill out anAlternate Test Review Request form. The documentation andother factors will be reviewed to determine placement.English Tests (one of the following):* An Advanced Placement Program English Test witha score of three or higherStudents new to college (first-time freshmen) should completethe process when they apply to MiraCosta College or as soonas possible after enrolling in classes. Students who matriculatemay enroll earlier than non-matriculated students (this does notapply to concurrently enrolled high school students). Althoughall students should matriculate, any applicant to the collegemay expressly refuse to participate in any matriculation service.Those who refuse, however, are not entitled to early enrollmentprivileges.A matriculated student is one who has completed thefollowing steps.* The International Baccalaureate Higher LevelEnglish Examination with a score of five or higher* The California State University English PlacementTest with a score of 151 or higher* UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination(previously the Subject A Examination) with a passingscore.Math Tests (one of the following):* An Advanced Placement Program Calculus Testwith a score of three or higherStep 1: ApplicationStudents complete and submit an online Application forAdmission or a paper application, which is available in theAdmissions and Records Office. After their application isprocessed, students are assigned a SURF ID number that theywill use the entire time they attend MiraCosta. SURF is an onlineenrollment and student information system that allows studentsto manage their school-related activities. To access SURF,students use their SURF ID and a self-created password.Step 2: Assessment (Testing)Assessment measures students’ current English and math skillsto help them select appropriate MiraCosta College classes.Students choose one of the following assessment methodsfor English and one of the following assessment methods formathematics:Take the English Assessment (EA) or English as a SecondLanguage (ESL) Assessment .Take the MiraCosta Mathematics Competency Examination(MCE). The MCE offers a choice of four test levels (algebrareadiness, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, andpre-calculus) in order to assess a student’s current skills.(Note: Adaptive math testing is available to students who arereferred by Disabled Students Programs and Services, andextended time on the math test is offered through TestingServices to students who are non-native speakers of English.)14MiraCosta College 2011-2012 Catalog* A College Level Examination Program general orsubject examination in mathematics with a score ator above the 50th percentile* Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) test with a qualifyingscore of 50 or higher.orProvide the Admissions and Records Office with a transcriptfrom another college to show the completion of aprerequisite English/math class with a grade "C" or better.orTake a bachelor’s degree transcript or diploma to Admissionsand Records for English course placement at the 200 leveland math course placement at the 830 level.For further information about testing, students maycall 760.795.6685 or visit the department’s Step 3: OrientationStudents who have a SURF ID and password complete an onlineorientation that introduces them to MiraCosta’s academicprograms and student services. It also provides an overviewof how to enroll in classes and tips for a successful collegeexperience. At the end of the online orientation, studentstake a quiz to test their understanding of the material. Whenstudents pass the quiz, their records are automatically updated,usually within 24 hours, to show completion of the orientationcomponent of matriculation.

Admissions & EnrollmentStep 4: AdvisementStudent Rights & ResponsibilitiesStudents who have a SURF ID and password complete onlineacademic advisement, which has two presentation options:Transfer Advisement or Associate Degree & Career andTechnical Education Advisement. Both presentations covereducational planning and class scheduling, and both providesuggestions for those who are undecided about their goals.(Students may complete both presentations, but only one isneeded to satisfy the matriculation requirement.)Students have the right to challenge or appeal any step in thematriculation process by contacting the Dean of Counselingand Student Development. To challenge a course prerequisiteor corequisite, students should contact the Admissions andRecords Office. Students may refuse to participate in anymatriculation service; refusal, however, does not entitle them toearly registration privileges or to waive any course prerequisiteor corequisite.Students will use their English and math placement resultsas a reference when completing either presentation. At theend of the presentation, students take a quiz to test theirunderstanding of the material covered. When students passthe quiz, their records are automatically updated, usually within24 hours, to show completion of the advisement component ofmatriculation.Students are responsible for expressing broad educationalintent upon admission and for declaring a specific educationalgoal by the time they have completed 15 semester units. Eachstudent also is responsible for attending class, completingassignments, arranging counseling appointments, andmaintaining progress toward his or her educational goal.(Sources: Title 5 §55530; MCCCD Board Policy/AdministrativeProcedure 5050)For further information about orientation, advisement,or follow-up opportunities with a counselor, studentsmay call 760.795.6670 or visit the department’s ng.Admissions InformationStep 5: EnrollmentAdmissions & Records OfficeUpon completion of the above steps—application, Englishand Mathematics assessment, orientation, and advisement—students receive a priority enrollment date and time.Concurrently enrolled high school students may enroll twoweeks prior to the start of the fall or spring terms and one weekprior to the primary summer term.Oceanside, Building 3300: 760.795.6620San Elijo, Administration Building: 760.634.7870Exemption from the Matriculation ProcessTo be exempt from the matriculation process at MiraCosta, astudent must meet one of the following conditions:The student was exempt during a previous semester, orThe student has earned an associat

Continuing Education 283 Academic Standards & Policies 299 A-Z Directory 333 Campus Maps 337 Published by the MiraCosta Community College District DISTRICT OFFICE: Oceanside Campus 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside, CA 92056-3820 760.757.2121 San Elijo Campus 3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007-1516 760.944.4449 Community Learning Center 1831 .