INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ★ 2009 ★ Learn from The Best At miraCosta College Transfer Page Career Page Page MiraCosTa Up-Close Page MiraCosta College has much more than breathtaking coastal and mountain views and a great transfer program—it boasts some of the best instructors in the country! MiraCosta is home to hundreds of instructors whose backgrounds and experience make them experts in their fields— and favorites among students. ROBERT FULBRIGHT, KINESIOLOGY M IRACOSTA KINESIOLOGY instructor Robert Fulbright has spent nearly his entire life pursuing and teaching physical fitness. At age 16 Robert received his first black belt from Chuck Norris and has since dedicated his whole life to fitness. Robert, now a sixth degree black-belt, is the 1988 World Karate Champion and was on the 1992 Olympic Taekwondo Team. He holds a master’s degree in kinesiology/ exercise physiology and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, both from California State University (CSU) Northridge. Robert also attended West Point Military Academy, where he competed on the wrestling team. Before teaching at MiraCosta College, Robert was a professor in the kinesiology departments at CSU Northridge and San Diego Miramar College. Kinesiology is the study of human anatomy and physiology and the mechanics of body movement. Course work at MiraCosta prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions as well as for positions in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers and individualized personal training. “Majoring in kinesiology provides students with a wide range of career opportunities in which students can change individuals’ lives in a positive manner through health and wellness,” says Robert. Besides teaching a variety of kinesiology, health and nutrition courses at MiraCosta, Robert is also overseeing “ I have been physically active since I could walk, ” says Robert. Continued on page 6 --> INSIDE
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Learn from The Best At miraCosta College Transfer
Page
Career
Page
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MiraCosTa Up-Close
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MiraCosta College has much more than
breathtaking coastal and mountain views and a
great transfer program—it boasts some of the best
instructors in the country! MiraCosta is home to
hundreds of instructors whose backgrounds and
experience make them experts in their fields—
and favorites among students.
RobeRt FulbRight, Kinesiology
M iraCosta kinesiology
instructor Robert Fulbright
has spent nearly his entire
life pursuing and teaching physical
fitness. At age 16 Robert received
his first black belt from Chuck Norris
and has since dedicated his whole
life to fitness.
Robert, now a sixth degree
black-belt, is the 1988 World Karate
Champion and was on the 1992
Olympic Taekwondo Team. He holds
a master’s degree in kinesiology/
exercise physiology and a bachelor’s
degree in kinesiology, both from California State
University (CSU) Northridge. Robert also attended
West Point Military Academy, where he competed on the
wrestling team. Before teaching at MiraCosta College,
Robert was a professor in the kinesiology departments
at CSU Northridge and San Diego Miramar College.
Kinesiology is the
study of human anatomy
and physiology and
the mechanics of body
movement. Course
work at MiraCosta
prepares students for
transfer to four-year
institutions as well as
for positions in health
and fitness clubs,
wellness centers
and individualized
personal training.
“Majoring in kinesiology
provides students with a wide range
of career opportunities in which
students can change individuals’ lives
in a positive manner through health
and wellness,” says Robert.
Besides teaching a variety of
kinesiology, health and nutrition
courses at MiraCosta, Robert is also overseeing
“I have been physically
active since I could
walk,” says Robert.
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Transfer
Median annual incom
e by level of education. Year-round, full-time w
orking men, 2005. Source: D
igest of Education Statistics.
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
Totally authentic pie chart!
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!
I f a BaCHelor’s Degree is your goal,
MiraCosta College is the perfect place to start.
MiraCosta has transfer admission guarantee
programs with seven University of California
campuses: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced,
UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara
and UC Santa Cruz. Plus, MiraCosta’s transfer
courses are accepted by all California State
Universities as well as many private and out-of-
state colleges and universities.
six reasons to start at MiraCosta CollegeafforDaBle fees—you’ll Pay a
fraCtion of wHat you’D Pay at a uC,
Csu or Private university. The average cost in
2007–2008 for fees at a CSU was about $3,800; at a UC campus,
about $8,000; and private colleges can cost $10,000 or more annually.
At MiraCosta, annual fees generally cost around $650.
aCaDeMiC exCellenCe. Not only does MiraCosta send a lot of graduates
to four-year universities, but upon transfer, MiraCosta graduates often
earn GPAs equal to, or better than those students who started at the
universities as freshmen.
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.
flexiBle sCHeDule—take your Classes
Day, nigHt or online. Students lead busy lives,
so MiraCosta offers a variety of scheduling options,
including online, flexible learning, and day and
evening classes.
HelPful Counselors. Both general and University
Transfer Center counselors help you develop an
educational plan so that you transfer on time.
Beautiful CaMPuses witH Plenty of Parking.
MiraCosta’s Oceanside and Cardiff campuses feature
state-of-the-art facilities in scenic locations. New buildings include an arts
and music building and a horticulture complex on the Oceanside Campus,
and a new student center on the San Elijo Campus.
Transfer
High Honors For HSP Students
S tuDents in MiraCosta’s screenwriting
class get the chance to work one-on-one with
an experienced screenwriter as they develop
their own Hollywood masterpiece. Sound like fun?
It’s a blast say the students who are taking this
course as part of MiraCosta’s Honors Scholar
Program (HSP).
“The Honors Scholar Program has really
enhanced my learning experience,” says Shayla
Ragimov, who is transferring to UCLA to study
international development. “Honors classes like
screenwriting have made me a better writer and
student, plus have helped me get into UCLA.”
The Honors Scholar Program is comprised
of students who share a passion for learning and
the desire to expand their academic and personal
horizons. HSP students enjoy special contact
with faculty as they conduct research, take
advantage of leadership opportunities and even
present their work at conferences.
Successful completion of the Honors
Scholar Program often secures acceptance to
prestigious universities. Students who complete
this program may also receive priority admission
to UCLA, UC Irvine and private schools such as
Pitzer and Pomona Colleges. Perhaps the most
valuable aspect of the Honors Scholar Program
is the enthusiastic learning environment created
by Honors faculty and students.
Learn more about and apply for the
program online at www.miracosta.edu/honors.
You don’t need to take the SAT if you plan to attend MiraCosta and then transfer to a four-year institution. However, if you do need to take the SAT, make sure you are prepared! MiraCosta College offers an affordable, fourteen-hour, four-session SAT workshop that uses the most up-to-date test preparation materials. To register, or for more information, call (760) 795-6820.
Planning to Take the SAT?
Wondering What to Major In?You’re not alone! Most students don’t choose their major until after they start college. Once they do, many students find themselves selecting one of the top ten most popular majors, according to careerbuilder.com—and MiraCosta has them all! Read on to find out which majors lead to what careers, and how much you can make with a bachelor’s degree.
Top Ten Majors 1. Biology Biology majors, including MiraCosta biotechnology
majors, can use their skills in genetics, medical
research and ecology careers. A general biologist
starts out at $38,896, while a biochemist makes
slightly more at about $44,000.
2. Business adMinisTraTion and ManageMenTBusiness administration majors train for careers
overseeing the basic operations of a company,
and often become managers, executives and
CEOs. The average beginning salary is
typically $57,100.
3. CoMMuniCaTions Communication majors have their pick of jobs in
fields like public relations, marketing, business,
reporting and advertising, and can make a
starting salary of around $31,000.
4. CoMpuTer sCienCe A computer science degree can be used in a
number of careers from software development
to artificial intelligence. The beginning salary
is approximately $46,800, and workers have
the opportunity to break into the six-figure range
later in their careers.
5. CriMinal jusTiCe Criminal justice graduates often pursue careers
as police officers or work in the legal field or for
a government agency like the FBI. The beginning
salary is typically $38,200.
6. eleMenTary eduCaTion Education continues to be a popular major,
and graduates can expect a beginning salary
of around $29,400, with many opportunities
to advance.
7. MarkeTing Marketing graduates
can find great careers in
research, promotions, public relations or sales, and
typically earn a starting salary of around $59,000.
8. nursing Nurses are in high demand and graduates have
a wide range of career choices, with salaries
starting in the $40,000 range.
9. psyChology Psychology graduates may pursue careers as
school counselors or substance abuse counselors,
enter private practice, or teach at colleges and
universities. The beginning salary averages
about $46,000.
10. poliTiCal sCienCe Political science majors can work for political
parties, nonprofit organizations, government
agencies or as lobbyists. Graduates can expect
to earn a beginning salary of around $36,400.
Careertechnicians in nuclear power plants. There are also ample opportunities
in other industries such as health care, biotechnology, and research and
development.”
Radiation protection
technicians measure
and record radiation
levels. They also service
and calibrate radiation
protection instruments
and equipment. They
play a vital role in
ensuring the safety of
employees working
in radiation areas, as
well as the facility’s
compliance with
radiation requirements.
Earning an
RPT Certificate of
Achievement takes about two years, and includes participating in a paid
internship at either the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) or
another local industry that employs RPTs.
“I know from working at SONGS that RPTs are in demand, and not
just in the nuclear field,” says MiraCosta RPT student Patrick Baglietto.
“The program has been wonderful; it’s challenging and rewarding, and
I get to use the skills I learn as part of the paid internship component
of the program.”
MiraCosta College is one of only four schools in the country offering
a program that trains students for lucrative careers in radiation
protection. Job prospects are great and students completing the
program can expect to earn up to $70,000 a year.
“Workers are retiring and the pipeline of new employees is slim,”
says Dr. Eric Goldin, the lead instructor for MiraCosta’s Radiation
Protection Technician (RPT) Program. “There’s a great market for qualified
Two Years to a Great Career in Radiation Protection
I t’s no wonDer that computer science is
one of the most popular majors and one of the
highest-paying professions; trained computer
scientists are in demand, and jobs are more
diversified and available than ever.
MiraCosta’s Computer Science Program
prepares students for transfer to four-year
universities, or to enter the workplace. The
program includes a variety of specialties such
as systems programming, artificial intelligence,
robotics, networking and graphics.
Computer science is appealing to students
like Robert Smith, a computer science major
who is planning to transfer to UCSD.
“I’m logic-based. Also, I am a problem
“This is a great program
for students who have an
interest in science and math,”
explains Dr. Eric Goldin.
“MiraCosta is the place to be
if you’re interested in this
industry—we are definitely
leading the pack.”
MiraCosta student Brandon Ferrell at the SONGS Unit 3 reactor head stand,
ready to hang lead blankets when scaffolding is complete.
Computer Science: Your Gateway to a Great Career
solver, and there are tons
of problems to solve in
computer programming.”
According to the
Department of Labor,
computer scientists are
projected to be one of the fastest
growing occupations over the next
decade, and there will continue to be
excellent employment prospects for this
occupation. Career options in computer
science include software engineer, computer
engineer, systems analyst, database
administrator, software project manager and
various other computer-related fields.
Career
Find a Rewarding
career in
Child Development
L ove working witH CHilDren?
Want a rewarding career in which you
can make a difference in someone’s life?
Then child development may be the major for
you! Child development is the study of the growth
and development of children from conception
through adolescence.
Students in MiraCosta’s Child Development
Program get wonderful experience working
with children in the college’s beautiful Child
Development Center. The center provides
academic instruction to college students and
child care services to student, staff and
community families.
“Child development jobs are in high-
demand and there are a lot of job prospects,”
says Vanessa Wilson,
a MiraCosta Child
Development major who
plans to earn her master
teacher certificate and
open her own child care facility.
“MiraCosta’s center is just amazing
and our faculty are wonderful,
plus the program is well-
respected in the community.
When I meet people out in
the field and tell them
I’m studying child
development at
MiraCosta College,
they are always
impressed.”
aCCountingAccountingBilling, Cost and Accounting AssistantBookkeepingIncome Tax Preparer
Business offiCe teCHnologyData EntryGeneral Office Medical TranscriptionOffice AssistantOffice ManagerSecretary/Administrative AssistantVirtual Assistant
CHilD DeveloPMentChild Development Assistant TeacherChild Development Associate TeacherChild Development EntrepreneurshipChild Development Master TeacherChild Development Site SupervisorChild Development TeacherEarly Intervention and Inclusion
CoMMuniCation stuDiesOrganizational Communication
CoMPuter anD inforMation sCienCeComputer ApplicationsE-CommerceMicrosoft Certified Office User (Expert Level)Microsoft Certified Office User (Proficient Level)Network and Desktop Systems Administration
MeDia arts anD teCHnologiesGraphic DesignPrint PublishingVideo and AnimationVideo and Media DesignVisual CommunicationWeb Development and DesignWeb Design
MeDiCal aDMinistrative Professional
Medical Insurance and Coding SpecialistMedical Office ProfessionalMedical Office Specialist
MusiCBusiness of MusicDigital AudioDigital Audio ProductionGuitarMusic TechnologyPerformance TechnicianRecording Arts/Record Production SongwritingSound Reinforcement
nursingCertified Nursing AssistantLicensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)Health Care FundamentalsHome Health AideRegistered Nursing (LVN to RN Career Ladder)
restaurantCatering OperationsDining Room OperationsFood Service OperationsRestaurant Management
sPanisHCareer Spanish for Medical Personnel
surgiCal teCHnologySurgical Technology
tourisMTravel and Tourism ManagementTravel Reservations
At MiraCosta, you can learn the skills you need to start a career in as little as one semester! 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.
2009–10 CertifiCates
MiraCosTa Up-CloseLearn from the BestMiraCosta’s new Personal Fitness Trainer
Certification Program and the Taekwondo Club.
“Robert is real,” says MiraCosta student
Charles Clardy, who has taken Robert’s
introduction to kinesiology and exercise for
special populations classes. “He’s informed and
passionate and so easy to relate to. He’s one of
the best teachers I’ve ever had.”
Dana smith, CommuniCations
I t’s no wonDer Dana Smith was selected
by students as the 2008 Faculty Member of
the Year; this “homegrown” communication
instructor has been making an impact on the
lives of MiraCosta students for the past 20 years.
“For the past two decades, I have taught
part-time and full-time in the communication
department,” says Dana, who recently
accepted the position
of MiraCosta’s dean of
Arts and Letters.
Dana received
a master’s degree
in rhetoric from UC
Davis and a bachelor’s degree in
communication studies from
UC Santa Barbara. Before
teaching full-time at MiraCosta,
Dana held marketing positions
with Watt Industries, Davidson
Communities and Graves
Advertising, where she served
as senior vice president of
client services.
Dana’s compassionate
yet challenging teaching
style, combined with her commitment to
students and the communication discipline
has earned her high marks among MiraCosta
students. Leo Baghdassarian, a Torrey Pines
High School graduate who after earning an
associate degree from
MiraCosta College
transferred to Cornell
University in New York,
says Dana was essential
in shaping his outlook on
higher education.
“Dana and I spent a
lot of time discussing the
benefits of continuing my
education,” Leo says.
“She even met with me
outside of class and
helped guide me with the college selection
process and future graduate-level options. Dana is
top-notch, the best teacher I
have ever had. I will be lucky to have
an instructor like her at Cornell.”
The impact that Dana has on
the lives of students is
unmistakable. Students
who selected her as the
2008 Faculty Member of
the Year said that she
“…has done an awesome
job in being able to connect
what we learn in class to the
outside world.” One student
noted that “every time I see
her, I have to thank her for
teaching me. She has changed
my way of thinking and
planning.”
steve toRoK, musiC
E ven if you have never heard of
Steve Torok, you may have already heard
his music. Steve comes to MiraCosta with
an extensive jazz background. He
has performed with Stevie Wonder,
Barry Manilow, The Temptations,
The Four Tops and many others.
His saxophone playing and
arrangements are featured on
many national recordings, and
he has written and recorded
commercial jingles that have aired
throughout the United States,
Europe and Japan. Steve was also
an arranger for American Idol in 2005. Besides
directing MiraCosta’s new jazz ensemble,
Steve teaches jazz history, music appreciation
and music theory courses at the college.
Steve’s past teaching positions include the
University of Southern California, University of
Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham-Southern
College, Idyllwild Arts Academy and Mount San
Jacinto College.
Steve holds a bachelor’s degree from
Carnegie Mellon University, a master’s degree
from the University of Southern California and is
pursuing a doctorate from Boston University.
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“I’m MiraCosta raised,”
says Dana.
“I came to MiraCosta College
because of the college’s support
of the arts and arts education,” says Steve.
Take a Look aT all that MiraCosTa has to offer! MiraCosta offers Free Tours through its sTudenT aMbassador oFFiCe. Tours can be scheduled by calling (760) 757-2121 ext. 6279. You can also take a virtual tour of MiraCosta College online at www.miracosta.edu/virtualtour.
Come Look Around
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 may be able to 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.
Daytime, Nighttime, Anytime Need Money for College?
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.”
With more than 100 classes to choose
from, students find that CyberCosta offers
variety and flexibility while still providing them
with the same course content, credit and
quality as traditional classes.
For those students wishing to combine
the flexibility of working online with a classroom environment, there are MiraCosta’s
self-paced courses. These courses are conducted in an open-entry, open-exit format
on computers in campus labs and are geared for students who would like to finish
a course quickly, or for those who have a hectic schedule and would like to take two
semesters to finish a course.
Remember, online and self-paced classes are not “easier” than taking classes in a
traditional classroom; they simply offer a different way to learn the same material. For
more information on MiraCosta’s online program visit www.miracosta.edu/cybercosta.
Eleven MiraCosta students
and four advisers chose
community service over
the traditional spring
break when they headed
out to a neighborhood in
New Orleans to help
Hurricane Katrina victims.
Get Ahead While Giving Backorganizations and public schools where they provide support services.
Carrie McElrath, who earned an associate degree in sociology from
MiraCosta, participated in two different types of service learning—she was
a case worker at the Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society on Camp Pendleton,
and volunteered in a reading and
English as a Second Language
class at San Dieguito Academy.
“I would recommend
service learning to every student
who attends MiraCosta,” says
Carrie, who is now the services
director at Las Villas Del Norte,
a retirement community and
skilled-nursing facility in
Escondido. “It helps college
students grow by stretching them
outside of their comfort zone and challenging them to become leaders
and positive role models. I can’t think of a better way to get classroom
credit than by volunteering in the local community.”
Torrey Pines graDuate David Van Gorder had never heard of
service learning before attending MiraCosta College. His psychology
instructor offered service learning as an extra credit assignment, and
it got David more than just extra points—it changed his life.
“After volunteering with the
‘Everyone a Reader Program’ I
changed my career goals,” says
David, who is now attending UCSD.
“I’ve always enjoyed reading, and
service learning showed me how I
could use my skills to help others.
Based on my experience, I have
decided to become an elementary
school teacher.”
Service learning is a form
of experiential education that
partners academic instruction with community service. Each semester about
75 courses at MiraCosta offer a service learning component either as an
option or as a requirement. Students are placed in a wide variety of nonprofit
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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 7,500 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.
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www.miracosta.edu
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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
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