On Aug. 18, more than 14,000 students made their way back to MiraCosta College to begin the college's fall 2014 semester. This year, MiraCosta is offering almost 1,400 courses in 64 disciplines and nearly 300 online courses. It's an exciting semester at the college as we open a new science building, continue our partnership with Carlsbad's Sage Creek High School and expand our instructional offerings.
September marked the grand opening of a new science building at the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff. The grand opening ceremony for Building 1000 took place on Sept. 2, at which time chemistry students cut the ribbon to the new building before entering for their first class.
"The new labs enable MiraCosta College to expand the breadth and number of science courses available to students in the southern portion of our district," said Carlos Lopez, dean of mathematics and sciences at MiraCosta College.
Continuing this semester is MiraCosta College's partnership with Carlsbad Unified High School District. As part of the partnership, MiraCosta is offering credit college courses at the new Sage Creek High School.
In addition, all current high school students taking courses at MiraCosta, whether at Sage Creek or at the college's campuses in Oceanside and San Elijo or online, now have their enrollment fees waived, a great incentive for students and families to attend MiraCosta College and an incredible service to the community.
"I think this is a terrific opportunity, a win-win for MiraCosta College and the Carlsbad Unified School District," said MiraCosta College board member Leon Page. "I hope this becomes a model. I see this as the basis for further opportunities to work together."
MiraCosta College is also offering new certificates this fall semester, including construction management, project management, 3D modeling and prototyping, and optimal aging and older adulthood. Social media for business, personal fitness trainer, yoga instructor and massage therapist are among the certificate of proficiency programs that have returned this fall.
"What the certificate programs at MiraCosta College are really about is taking the required courses in as little as one semester, gaining skills and going into a new, living-wage profession," said Al Taccone, dean of Career and Technical Education at MiraCosta College.
To further enhance student academic goals this fall semester, the college is also offering more Friday and Saturday classes than ever before. These classes are a welcome relief for students who have been squeezed out of classrooms because of high demand or work schedules.
We are celebrating the achievements of the semester at our annual Community Leaders Breakfast, held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. Tickets for the event are $35 per person and can be purchased at miracosta.edu/clb. For additional information, you can call 760-795-6777.
There are so many new things happening at MiraCosta College this fall semester and we are very excited to share historic events and help each and every student reach their academic goals. To stay up-to-date, please check out our website at miracosta.edu.
September marked the grand opening of a new science building at the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff. The grand opening ceremony for Building 1000 took place on Sept. 2, at which time chemistry students cut the ribbon to the new building before entering for their first class.
"The new labs enable MiraCosta College to expand the breadth and number of science courses available to students in the southern portion of our district," said Carlos Lopez, dean of mathematics and sciences at MiraCosta College.
Continuing this semester is MiraCosta College's partnership with Carlsbad Unified High School District. As part of the partnership, MiraCosta is offering credit college courses at the new Sage Creek High School.
In addition, all current high school students taking courses at MiraCosta, whether at Sage Creek or at the college's campuses in Oceanside and San Elijo or online, now have their enrollment fees waived, a great incentive for students and families to attend MiraCosta College and an incredible service to the community.
"I think this is a terrific opportunity, a win-win for MiraCosta College and the Carlsbad Unified School District," said MiraCosta College board member Leon Page. "I hope this becomes a model. I see this as the basis for further opportunities to work together."
MiraCosta College is also offering new certificates this fall semester, including construction management, project management, 3D modeling and prototyping, and optimal aging and older adulthood. Social media for business, personal fitness trainer, yoga instructor and massage therapist are among the certificate of proficiency programs that have returned this fall.
"What the certificate programs at MiraCosta College are really about is taking the required courses in as little as one semester, gaining skills and going into a new, living-wage profession," said Al Taccone, dean of Career and Technical Education at MiraCosta College.
To further enhance student academic goals this fall semester, the college is also offering more Friday and Saturday classes than ever before. These classes are a welcome relief for students who have been squeezed out of classrooms because of high demand or work schedules.
We are celebrating the achievements of the semester at our annual Community Leaders Breakfast, held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. Tickets for the event are $35 per person and can be purchased at miracosta.edu/clb. For additional information, you can call 760-795-6777.
There are so many new things happening at MiraCosta College this fall semester and we are very excited to share historic events and help each and every student reach their academic goals. To stay up-to-date, please check out our website at miracosta.edu.