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INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS 2010 MiraCosta Faculty Make Waves and then headed to Kuwait to coordinate architectural services for Pan Arab Consulting Engineers. When he returned to the U.S., he helped design the Solana Beach Town Center and the R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Building in La Jolla, among others. It wasn’t long, however, until an e-mail from a colleague changed his life direction, and Parker and his family soon found themselves back on the other side of the world. “I got an e-mail from a colleague in the United Arab Emirates inviting me to look into teaching at the American University of Sharjah. I accepted, and it was there I found my passion for teaching.” Professor Parker spent three years teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and an additional two years on the faculty at the American University of Nigeria. After living in multiple countries and throughout Southern California, Parker and The professors at MiraCosta College are nationally known as some of the country’s finest community college teachers. MiraCosta’s commitment to teaching and to its students has attracted professors who hold advanced degrees from universities such as Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, Berkeley and UCLA. Nearly forty of MiraCosta’s full-time faculty members hold Ph.D.s, and twice as many hold master’s degrees. MiraCosta’s part-time faculty members also boast impressive industry and educational credentials. Continued on page 6 --> David Parker credits his extensive travels and diverse experiences with giving him “a greater sensibility and interest in the varied cultures and lives of my students.” I love to learn... about foreign cultures, says David. DAVID PARKER, DRAFTING E ACH PROFESSOR brings to MiraCosta a wealth of information that he or she passes on to students. One of the college’s new faculty members, architecture Professor David Parker, brings the worldly experience of teaching and working in the Middle East and Africa, and the educational experience of attending two of the nation’s most prestigious universities. “I love to learn, travel and learn about foreign cultures,” says Professor Parker, who was born in Baghdad and spent much of his childhood in Lebanon. “My father worked for a nonprofit educational foundation and we traveled extensively. I had the opportunity to grow up with a number of different families in different countries, and I loved it.” Parker returned to the United States for college. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Carnegie-Mellon University, and a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. After graduating from Harvard, Parker worked at an architectural firm in San Diego,

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MiraCosta Faculty

Make Wavesand then headed to Kuwait to coordinate

architectural services for Pan Arab Consulting

Engineers. When he returned to the U.S., he helped

design the Solana Beach Town Center and the

R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Building

in La Jolla, among others. It wasn’t long, however,

until an e-mail from a colleague changed his life

direction, and Parker and his family soon found

themselves back on the other side of the world.

“I got an e-mail from a colleague in the

United Arab Emirates inviting me to look into

teaching at the American University of Sharjah.

I accepted, and it was there I found my

passion for teaching.”

Professor Parker spent three years teaching

in the United Arab Emirates, and an additional

two years on the faculty at the American

University of Nigeria.

After living in multiple countries and

throughout Southern California, Parker and

The professors at MiraCosta College are nationally known as some of the country’s finest

community college teachers. MiraCosta’s commitment to teaching and to its students has

attracted professors who hold advanced degrees from universities such as Dartmouth,

Harvard, Yale, Berkeley and UCLA. Nearly forty of MiraCosta’s full-time faculty members

hold Ph.D.s, and twice as many hold master’s degrees. MiraCosta’s part-time faculty

members also boast impressive industry and educational credentials.

Continued on page 6 -->

David Parker credits his extensive travels and

diverse experiences with giving him “a greater

sensibility and interest in the varied cultures

and lives of my students.”

“I love to learn...

about foreign cultures,”says David.

DaviD Parker, Drafting

Each professor brings

to MiraCosta a wealth of

information that he or

she passes on to students.

One of the college’s new

faculty members, architecture

Professor David Parker, brings

the worldly experience of

teaching and working in the

Middle East and Africa, and the educational

experience of attending two of the nation’s most

prestigious universities.

“I love to learn, travel and learn about

foreign cultures,” says Professor Parker, who

was born in Baghdad and spent much of his

childhood in Lebanon. “My father worked for a

nonprofit educational foundation and we traveled

extensively. I had the opportunity to grow up

with a number of different

families in different countries,

and I loved it.”

Parker returned to the

United States for college.

He earned a

bachelor’s

degree in architecture from

Carnegie-Mellon University, and

a master’s degree in architecture

from Harvard University’s

Graduate School of Design.

After graduating from

Harvard, Parker worked at an

architectural firm in San Diego,

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Transfer

1934Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College (OCJC) opens to 122 students in a wing of Oceanside High School.

1941OCJC welding student Eleanor Hagen appears on the cover of Newsweek magazine as women train for new jobs during the war years.

flexible schedule. Students lead busy

lives, so MiraCosta offers a variety of scheduling options,

including online, 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 a

concert hall on the Oceanside Campus, and a new student

center on the San Elijo Campus.

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 college

affordable fees. You’ll pay a

fraction of what you’d pay at a UC, CSU or private university.

The average cost in 2009–2010 for fees at a CSU was about

$4,800; at a UC campus, about $8,700; and private colleges

can cost $10,000 or more annually. At MiraCosta, annual fees generally cost around $780.

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.

Photo by former MiraCosta student Rose Nunes.

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Transfer

1959The college receives national attention and a visit from Life magazine when students elect 72-year-old sophomore Irene Horvath as their Homecoming Queen.

Voters approve a separate junior college district and a bond to finance the construction of a new campus.

1962The 121-acre site of the current Oceanside Campus is purchased from renowned figure skater Sonja Henie for $525,000.

1960–1961

I f you need money for college, you’re not alone!

Between tuition, books and supplies, students often

find themselves short on cash and turn to MiraCosta’s

Financial Aid and Scholarship offices for help. In fact, each

year, thousands of MiraCosta students apply for financial

aid and scholarships.

Applying for financial aid is a multi-step process that

can be confusing, but don’t worry—MiraCosta’s Financial

Aid Office wants to make sure that

you get the help you need! Whether

it is with an enrollment fee waiver

(BOGW), a Pell Grant, or a book

loan, the Financial Aid Office wants to assist you.

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. For more information

about financial aid, visit www.miracosta.edu/financialaid

or call (760) 795-6711.

MiraCosta Foundation scholarships are available to

current MiraCosta students, students transferring from

MiraCosta to a 4-year institution, and high school seniors

planning to attend MiraCosta after graduation. Most

scholarships are funded by the MiraCosta College Foundation

and are based on academic achievement. Applications are available

during August–October and January–March; visit www.miracosta.edu/

scholarships or call (760) 795-6751.

Need Money for College?

Check out The new H e a d Honcho

Check out The new H e a d HonchoCheck out The new H e a d Honcho M iracosta college Superintendent/President Dr. Francisco

Rodriguez is a strong believer in tradition and a champion

of education. As an immigrant and first-generation college

attendee, Francisco grew up in a large family that spent each

evening around the kitchen table, doing homework, discussing

current events and sharing daily experiences.

“It was an ordinary kitchen table with six chairs, but it holds a special significance to me,” says Dr. Rodriguez. “This was the table where our family gathered to eat my mother’s and tia’s savory dishes, to learn of local happenings and world events, and to hear the stories of struggle and of resilience that my family was undergoing in adjusting to life in this country.”

Because there was no desk and lamp at his childhood home, the

kitchen table was also the place where Dr. Rodriguez’s family did homework

and school projects—and the place where he discovered his zeal for

learning, innate curiosity and passion for public service.

“While my parents were not afforded a formal education, they are the wisest and most prudent people I know. Through their example, they demonstrated daily hard work, an unflappable faith, and a concern for family and others. I learned from them perhaps

the greatest lessons of love of humankind, and the powerful principles of generosity, forgiveness, resilience and mutual respect.”

Dr. Rodriguez started his tenure as MiraCosta’s superintendent/

president on March 1, 2009. Prior to coming to MiraCosta, he served as

executive dean (now titled president) of Yuba Community College District

and president of Cosumnes College, both in Northern California. He also

worked for 12 years in student affairs at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Rodriguez has a Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in community

college leadership from Oregon State University, a master’s degree in

community development and a bachelor’s degree in Chicano studies,

both from the University of California, Davis.

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Career

1965 1988The San Elijo Campus opens to 2,500 students—nearly 1,000 more than were expected to enroll.

1964John MacDonald is appointed the first superintendent/president of the college district and the new campus opens to more than 600 students—a 25% increase over the previous semester.

The college gets a new name—MiraCosta College.

participate in field trips, talk to experts and intern to gain experience.

“The Administration of Justice Program gave me real-world experience.

I participated in the ride-along program with

college police and got to talk with FBI agents

and military attorneys,” says former MiraCosta

administration of justice student Alena

Goodman. “These experiences have helped

me get a better understanding of the types of

careers available to me.”

For students interested in transferring

to a four-year university, the Administration

of Justice Program helps prepare for majors

in criminal justice, criminology or law

enforcement. For more information on the

program, visit www.miracosta.edu/adm.

I nterested in the legal system? Want to help protect lives and

property? Looking to fight crime and protect the innocent? Earn a

degree or certificate in administration of

justice and you’ll be on your way to a

great career in the justice system.

Administration of justice is the

study of the structure, functions,

laws/procedures, and decision-making

processes of agencies that deal with

crime—the police, prosecutors, courts

and correctional facilities. MiraCosta’s

program offers classes on criminal

law; crime and delinquency; criminal

evidence, investigations and procedures;

organized crime, vice and narcotics;

police operations and relations; terrorism;

and more. Students in the program also

M iracosta student Jonathan Perez

knew he needed some help with math,

and wanted to make sure his homework

was turned in mistake-free. So the business major

turned to MiraCosta’s Tutoring and Academic

Support Center, where he received free help with

some of his toughest classes.

“Thanks to the tutoring center I did really

well in my classes,” says Jonathan. “Tutoring

showed me that there are different approaches to

solving a problem, and helped reassure me that

I was on the right track.”

Jonathan also used free tutoring to practice

giving speeches for classes and work in groups

MiraCosta’s three tutoring centers, and

tutoring is available for about 130 classes.

Students can either walk in for quick

appointments or call ahead to schedule longer

appointments to get help. Tutoring is available

Monday through Friday, day and evening hours,

at both the San Elijo and Oceanside campuses

when classes are in session.

“The center provides a great environment;

it’s a comfortable place

to study and learn,”

says Jonathan. “No

matter where you’re

from or what your

skill level, MiraCosta

provides the

environment in which

you can succeed.”

Make the Grade with Free Tutoring

to study for exams.

Each semester, nearly

one quarter of MiraCosta’s

student body uses the

Tutoring and Academic

Support Center, which offers free one-on-one

and group tutoring, student success workshops,

drop-in services and more.

“Students come to the center for a number

of different reasons,”

says center director

Edward Pohlert. “We

help students with

everything from math

to time management

and study skills.”

Currently there

are more than 100

tutors working in one of

Beyond the Badge: Administration of Justice Provides Many Career Opportunities

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1988–2008This is a period of expansion for the college—several new buildings are constructed on the Oceanside Campus including the Student Center in 1990 and the new library in 2003, and the Community Learning Center opened on Mission Avenue in Oceanside in 2000.

2009The college celebrates its 75th anniversary.

2010MiraCosta College has its highest enrollment to date: 14,000 students take classes in MiraCosta’s 52 programs. Nearly 8,000 students take one or more of their classes online.

Grow a Great

Career in

Horticulture

M iracosta college’s Horticulture Program

is regarded as one of the best in the area.

It’s housed in a beautiful, new state-of-the-art

building and offers students plenty of hands-on

experience that helps them succeed in their careers.

“All the hands-on experience in MiraCosta’s

Horticulture Program helped me get the job at

Quail Botanical Gardens,” says Jason Kubrock, a

MiraCosta graduate who was hired at Quail Botanical

Gardens and is now a MiraCosta instructional

associate. “My courses really made a difference.

I still refer back to the notes I took in my classes…

I saved everything!”

MiraCosta’s Horticulture Program offers

classes in everything from agri-business

management and landscape design to wine

production. MiraCosta horticulture graduates run

successful businesses, start great careers in the

horticulture industry, or transfer to universities like

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Pomona. Current

students are recognized each summer at the

San Diego County Fair, where MiraCosta’s exhibits

consistently win top prizes. For example, at the

2009 fair, MiraCosta’s Horticulture Department won

five awards for their “Rhythm of the Rain: Rainwater

Harvesting Garden” display, a low water-use garden

irrigated with rainwater (pictured above).

If you are interested in beginning a career in

the horticulture industry, or in earning a four-year

degree, MiraCosta’s program is a great place to

start! For more information on the program, visit

www.miracosta.edu/hort.

accountingAccountingBilling, Cost and Accounting AssistantBookkeepingIncome Tax Preparer

administration of JusticeLaw Enforcement

architecture Architectural Technology

artDigital Photography

automotiVe technologyAutomotive Alignment, Brakes and SuspensionAutomotive ElectronicsAutomotive Electronics, Computers & Emissions

and/or HVACAutomotive Quick Service AssistantAutomotive Repair: Drive Train SpecialistAutomotive TechnologyBasic Engine PerformanceCalifornia Smog Technician

biotechnologyBioprocess Technology Laboratory SkillsResearch and Development

businessBusiness FundamentalsEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship FundamentalsManagementMarketingRetail AssistantRetail Management

business office technologyOffice AssistantOffice ManagerSecretary/Administrative 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 studies information technologies

Certified Computer Desktop Support SpecialistComputer Applications Professional for BusinessComputer Applications UserComputer Competencies for the WorkplaceComputer StudiesE-CommerceEmerging Technologies in Computer StudiesMicrosoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

for BusinessNetwork and Desktop Systems Administration

computer scienceComputer Programming Fundamentals

cosmetologyCosmetology

danceDance InstructorPilates Instructor

design drafting technologyApplied DesignComputer-Aided Design and DraftingComputer-Aided Drafting Drafting FundamentalsElectro-Mechanical Drafting

dramatic artsDesign and Technology

health educationMassage PractitionerMassage Therapist

horticultureAgri-Business ManagementArboricultureFloral Design AssistantFloricultureIrrigation TechnologyLandscape ArchitectureLandscape AssistantLandscape ManagementNursery AssistantNursery/Horticulture Crop ProductionWine Technology

hospitalityCatering OperationsDining Room OperationsFood Service OperationsFront Office OperationsHospitality ManagementRestaurant ManagementRooms Division ManagementTravel and Tourism ManagementTravel Reservations

kinesiologyPersonal Fitness TrainerYoga Instructor

media arts and technologiesGraphic DesignPrint PublishingVideo and AnimationVideo and Media DesignVisual CommunicationWeb DesignWeb Development and Design

medical administratiVe professionalMedical 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)

psychology/sociologyResearch FundamentalsVolunteer Services

radiation protection technologyRadiation Protection Technician

real estateProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate AppraisalReal Estate AssistantReal Estate EntrepreneurshipReal Estate FinanceReal Estate Sales

spanishCareer Spanish for Medical Personnel

surgical technologySurgical Technology

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.

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MiraCosTa Up-CloseLearn from the Besthis family were ready to plant some roots, and

were thrilled when he was offered the position in

MiraCosta’s Architectural Technology Program.

The program is designed to give students a

working knowledge of the practices and technical

aspects of architectural design and drawing.

Professor Parker passes on to his students

his passion for teaching, and his experiences

around the world help shape the type of

education received in his classroom.

“I think my extensive travels and diverse

experiences have brought a greater sensibility

and interest in the varied cultures and lives of

my students. I think I am a more patient teacher

because of it. Living in other cultures has also

broadened my perspective and one thing I try to

bring into the classroom is a sense that there is

typically more than one way to solve a problem,

at least in design, and each has its merits.”

Professor ongyoD, CommuniCation

M iracosta communication instructor

Professor Anthony Ongyod isn’t afraid to

try new things. From traveling the world to

working odd jobs, this former “surf bum” has a

penchant for fun and a passion for teaching.

“The worst job I ever had was dancing hula

on a sunset dinner cruise in Hawaii,” laughs

Professor Ongyod, who moved to Hawaii after

graduating with a bachelor’s degree from San

Diego State University. “There is not a single

dancing bone in my body; it was awful!”

While in Hawaii, Ongyod decided to enroll

at the University of Hawaii, Manoa to earn a

master’s degree in communication. He was hired

as a teaching assistant and discovered he loved

working with students.

Soon, Ongyod hung up his surfboard and

headed to Chesapeake College in Maryland, where

he taught communication studies for five years.

Though working full-time as a professor, Ongyod,

an avid traveler, decided he wasn’t through with

the type of adventures he experienced in Hawaii.

So, in the summer, Professor Ongyod signed on

to lead adventure tours for teens to exotic spots

around the world.

“I’ve led trips to Hawaii, Costa Rica, Belize,

New Zealand, Fiji and Thailand,” says Professor

Ongyod. “We do everything—scuba diving, hiking,

sailing and camping. We do great things with

the kids—not only do I get to share something

fun—traveling—but I also get to teach them

team-building and leadership skills. It’s a great

program.”

Professor Ongyod, who has traveled to

all 50 states and visited 28 countries, came to

MiraCosta College in summer of 2009 to join the

faculty as a communication instructor. MiraCosta

isn’t just a good fit for him because of its close

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proximity to the ocean, the college also fits in with

his commitment to student learning.

“I love that MiraCosta students are engaged

in learning,” he explains. “They like to participate

in class, they have goals and plans for their

future, they are funny and like to have a good

time. The college also offers a lot of opportunities

for students to learn—we have special-interest

classes, and clubs that really expand students’

knowledge and experiences.”

“I love that MiraCosta

students are engaged in learning.

They like to participate in class, they

have goals and plans for their

future,” says Professor Ongyod.

Professor Ongyod shows off his catch

while fly fishing in Fiji.

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MiraCosTa Up-CloseIs neceptatem. Da sim aut volor

adi aliquo volorum vel mi, simint, vel in renisqu.

Dr. Lisa fast, PsyChoLogy

Awrong turn put MiraCosta

psychology instructor Dr. Lisa

Fast on the right track. “I was

driving around Oceanside one day, and

I don’t even know how I ended up at

MiraCosta, I must have taken a wrong

turn.” Curious, she parked, walked

around campus and decided to enroll.

“At the time I was working in the

drive-through at Del Taco,” says

Dr. Fast. “I never had any intentions

of going to college; no one in my family

had ever gone to college.”

While her first few semesters

at MiraCosta were challenging, Dr. Fast’s

perseverance and hard work earned her a spot in

the honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating

from MiraCosta with an associate degree, she

transferred to UC Riverside. During her last year

as an undergraduate, she discovered a passion

for psychology, which led her to earn a bachelor’s

degree in psychology, and master’s and doctorate

degrees in social-personality psychology at

UC Riverside. With her doctorate in hand, Dr.

Fast faced a tough decision: pursue a career in

research, or focus her energy on teaching.

“I really love research,” explains Dr. Fast,

who has coauthored numerous articles in

psychology journals. “However, I realized that

psychology research never provides an absolute

answer, while I have found a tremendous amount

of meaning in helping students. I particularly

like helping students figure out where they want to

go, what they want to do with their lives. So

I turned my attention to teaching.”

Before joining the psychology department at

MiraCosta, Dr. Fast taught at La Sierra University

and UC Riverside. She says she is thrilled to be

part of the institution that guided her on the path

toward higher education.

“I truly believe if I hadn’t come to MiraCosta

College I wouldn’t be where I am today,” says

Dr. Fast. “I really looked up to my teachers here

at MiraCosta; they earned my respect. Sometimes

I catch myself thinking, ‘Wow! I teach at MiraCosta!’

There is something so special about the teachers

here, and I am honored to now be one of them.”

“Wow! I teach at MiraCosta!

There is something so special

about the teachers here, and I am

honored to now be one of them,”

explains Dr. Lisa Fast.

Kick-Start Your Future!MiraCosta is a great place to kick-start your future!

Why? Because starting at a community college right out of high school will give you the training you’ll need to get your career on the move.

70% of the nurses in California received their education from community colleges.

Nearly 2/3 of community college students who transfer to a UC school complete a bachelor’s degree within three years of entering UC—a rate comparable to UC students who entered as freshmen.

Transfer students from community colleges to the University of California account for nearly half of UC’s bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

And tell your parents that MiraCosta is about one-tenth the cost of going to UC. They’ll like those numbers! :)

$1.6 million is the average lifetime earnings of a graduate with an associate’s degree—$400,000 more than for a high school graduate.

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san eliJo campus3333 Manchester Avenue • Cardiff

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 campus1 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 Concert Hall, which opened

in 2010; 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 new buildings

for art and music.

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

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